Overview of 'Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans' Season 1

Episode 1 - Iron and Blood

Release Date: 2015-10-04

In the midst of ongoing protests by citizens of the Martian colony Chryse demanding independence from the Earth government, the Chryse Guard Security is assigned to protect Princess Kudelia Aina Bernstein on her diplomatic mission. When the CGS headquarters is suddenly attacked by Gjallarhorn forces, the Third Army Division, having just been abandoned by their superiors, strike back with the ancient Gundam Barbatos, piloted by Mikazuki Augus.

Episode 2 - Barbatos

Release Date: 2015-10-11

The adults of CGS flee in the face of Gjallarhorn's attack, using Mikazuki and the other children as decoys. Gathering the children who have been left behind, Orga decides to fight back against Gjallarhorn, and puts a certain plan into motion.

Episode 3 - Glorious Demise

Release Date: 2015-10-18

Thanks to Mikazuki and the Gundam Barbatos, Orga's group has temporarily repulsed Gjallarhorn, though not without many sacrifices. As they are discussing their next move, one of Gjallarhorn's Graze mobile suits again appears at the CGS base.

Episode 4 - The Price of Life

Release Date: 2015-10-25

Kudelia is distressed that so many boys have lost their lives because of her. Mikazuki takes her to the farm run by Biscuit's grandmother, where an unexpected encounter awaits.

Episode 5 - Beyond the Red Sky

Release Date: 2015-11-01

Kudelia and Tekkadan finally leave Mars behind them and head for Earth. With a ship waiting for them, they attempt to travel by shuttle to a low-orbital station, but are attacked by Coral's Gjallarhorn forces.

Episode 6 - As For Them

Release Date: 2015-11-08

The members of Tekkadan need a guide in order to reach Earth despite Gjallarhorn's surveillance. To gain a powerful backer, they attempt to negotiate with Teiwaz, which is based in the Jupiter Sphere.

Episode 7 - Whaling

Release Date: 2015-11-15

Tekkadan has made contact with Turbines, which runs Teiwaz's transport division. But they find themselves clashing with Turbines over their group's origins and property.

Episode 8 - The Form of Closeness

Release Date: 2015-11-22

Having demonstrated Tekkadan's strength and legitimacy to Naze, the leader of Turbines, Orga and the others renew their negotiations with Teiwaz. Meanwhile Atra visits Turbines's warship, bringing the frustrated Kudelia with her.

Episode 9 - Sakazuki

Release Date: 2015-11-29

Accompanied by Naze, Tekkadan visits the Saisei, the stronghold of Teiwaz, in order to meet with Teiwaz's representative McMurdo Barriston. Here, Orga receives a surprising proposal from Naze.

Episode 10 - A Letter From Tomorrow

Release Date: 2015-12-06

Tekkadan and Turbines go on ahead to Earth, leaving Mikazuki and Yukinojo on the Saisei to complete final adjustments to the Barbatos. But the events aboard the Saisei have greatly affected their respective states of mind.

Episode 11 - Human Debris

Release Date: 2015-12-13

While on patrol, Akihiro and Takaki encounter unknown enemies and engage them in battle. The attackers turn out to be Brewers, a pirate group that operates between Mars and Earth.

Episode 12 - The Shoals

Release Date: 2015-12-20

Mikazuki and Orga learn that Akihiro's long-lost younger brother is one of the Brewers mobile suit pilots. Tekkadan challenges Brewers in order to get back Akihiro's brother.

Episode 13 - Funeral Rites

Release Date: 2015-12-27

The battle with Brewers has cost many lives on both sides. The survivors hold a funeral service to pray for the rebirth of their fallen comrades.

Episode 14 - Vessel of Hope

Release Date: 2016-01-10

After overcoming many difficulties, Tekkadan is finally about to reach Earth. Its members head for the Dort colony cluster, to deliver an item that Teiwaz asked them to transport when they were aboard the Saisei.

Episode 15 - Trail of Footprints

Release Date: 2016-01-17

Just as on Mars, the colonies suffer great disparities with Earth, and a protest movement has begun among the increasingly dissatisfied workers. As it gradually intensifies, Tekkadan is caught up in various schemes.

Episode 16 - Fumitan Admoss

Release Date: 2016-01-24

The colony workers have launched a protest movement against the company that employs them. As they grow more radical, the situation finally develops to the point of a Gjallarhorn intervention. Before she knows it, Kudelia has been drawn into the heart of the uprising.

Episode 17 - Kudelia's Decision

Release Date: 2016-01-31

Kudelia and Tekkadan witness Gjallarhorn's brutal suppression of the workers. Seeing the true situation of the colonies, Kudelia makes a fateful decision.

Episode 18 - Voice

Release Date: 2016-02-07

Tekkadan's members attempt to leave the colonies behind and descend to Earth at last, but they miss their chance due to one last item of business in the colonies. They are contacted by someone who claims to be their supporter.

Episode 19 - The Gravity of Wishes

Release Date: 2016-02-14

Following a resupply by the Montag Company, Tekkadan prepare their descent to Earth, with a Gjallarhorn fleet standing in their way.

Episode 20 - Brother

Release Date: 2016-02-21

Tekkadan has finally made it to Earth, successfully introducing Kudelia to Arbrau's representative, Togonosuke Makanai. However, they will have to accompany Makanai to a parliamentary general session taking place in Edmonton.

Episode 21 - To the Place of Return

Release Date: 2016-02-28

During preparations to depart for Edmonton, Tekkadan finds itself under attack by Gjallarhorn. Setting a trap for their relentless pursuers, Orga makes a counterattack.

Episode 22 - Not Yet Home

Release Date: 2016-03-06

Though Tekkadan is exhausted by its repeated battles with Gjallarhorn, its members are still determined to get to Edmonton, and they hasten toward their goal.

Episode 23 - The Final Lie

Release Date: 2016-03-13

As Tekkadan heads for Edmonton, it finds Carta blocking the way, seeking a showdown. However, Mikazuki and the others won't let their progress be halted, and they press on ahead.

Episode 24 - A Future Reward

Release Date: 2016-03-20

Orga and the other Tekkadan members have finally reached Edmonton, but they are attacked by Gjallarhorn, which seeks to prevent Makanai from making it to the parliamentary session.

Episode 25 - Tekkadan

Release Date: 2016-03-27

In the midst of the battle in Edmonton, McGillis reveals his true motives to Gaelio while Kudelia and Makanai make it to the parliament assembly in time. As Mikazuki and Ein engage in a bloody duel, Kudelia takes her stand to give one more speech to the world while Orga gives his comrades the order not to die on the battlefield.

Episode 26 - New Blood

Release Date: 2016-10-02

Mikazuki's group, Tekkadan, is commissioned to escort Kudelia on an inspection of a halfmetal mine. Under Tekkadan's protection, she completes the inspection schedule without incident. But suddenly, Tekkadan finds itself under attack by space pirates.

Episode 27 - In the Midst of Jealousy

Release Date: 2016-10-09

Despite some casualties, Tekkadan successfully repulses the space pirates of the Dawn Horizon Corps. However, it appears that this enemy was just one part of a huge space pirate group, and Orga decides to counterattack in anticipation of further assaults.

Episode 28 - Battle Before Dawn

Release Date: 2016-10-16

Deploying all of its fighting strength, Tekkadan attempts to capture Sandoval Reuters, the leader of the Dawn Horizon Corps. Gjallarhorn's outer lunar orbit joint fleet Arianrhod also joins the battle, turning it into a three-way free-for-all.

Episode 29 - The Trigger of Success

Release Date: 2016-10-23

Mikazuki and Orga visit Allium, leader of the ideological group Terra Liberionis, to resolve the issues surrounding the attacks of the Dawn Horizon Corps. Meanwhile, McGillis arrives at Gjallarhorn's Martian branch and offers Tekkadan a certain proposal.

Episode 30 - Inauguration of the Arbrau Defense Forces

Release Date: 2016-10-30

Tekkadan's Earth branch, which is now serving as a military advisor to Arbrau, is consumed with preparing the launch ceremony for the Arbrau Defense Forces. At Makanai's request, Tekkadan takes charge of security for the ceremony venue.

Episode 31 - Silent War

Release Date: 2016-11-06

A conflict between the rival economic blocs Arbrau and SAU breaks out as their armies clash on the Balfour Plain. Tekkadan also joins the battle under the command of Galan Mossa, but its members become exhausted as the war of attrition continues for days.

Episode 32 - My Friend

Release Date: 2016-11-13

Gjallarhorn receives a mediation request from the SAU. In order to break the prolonged stalemate, McGillis personally enters the battlefield in a mobile suit. Galan's team launches an attack on McGillis, who is whittling down Arbrau's fighting strength.