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The Best Episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1

Every episode of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1!

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On a terraformed post-disaster Mars, a group of child security agents rebel against the adults who betrayed them and the oppressive Earth government.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 29 - The Trigger of Success
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E29

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 38 - Hunter of Angels
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E38

    Mikazuki faces off against the mobile armor. The battle continues with mounting intensity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 49 - McGillis Fareed
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E49

    Gjallarhorn intends to launch a mopping-up operation against Tekkadan. The hour of its commencement is drawing steadily closer...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 21 - To the Place of Return
    9.2/10(93 votes)

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 27 - In the Midst of Jealousy
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E27

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 30 - Inauguration of the Arbrau Defense Forces
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E30

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 39 - Counsel
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E39

    Lafter and the other Turbines members take their leave of Tekkadan. Meanwhile, at Teiwaz, the organization's number two Jasley Donomikols plans a new maneuver.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 42 - Settlement
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E42

    With the repairs to the Barbatos complete, Tekkadan musters its fighting strength. The members ready their resolve for the confrontation with Jasley.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 47 - Scapegoat
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E47

    Tekkadan plans to return to its Martian headquarters and start over. The situation, however, has undergone a dramatic reversal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 7 - Whaling
    8.8/10(96 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 19 - The Gravity of Wishes
    8.8/10(89 votes)

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 24 - A Future Reward
    8.7/10(95 votes)

    S1:E24

    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.

    Directors:Yoshimitsu Ohashi, Tomo Ookubo
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 25 - Tekkadan
    8.7/10(98 votes)

    S1:E25

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Mari Okada

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  14. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 13 - Funeral Rites
    8.6/10(99 votes)

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 23 - The Final Lie
    8.6/10(89 votes)

    S1:E23

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 4 - The Price of Life
    8.5/10(103 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 5 - Beyond the Red Sky
    8.5/10(100 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 16 - Fumitan Admoss
    8.5/10(93 votes)

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 12 - The Shoals
    8.4/10(91 votes)

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 17 - Kudelia's Decision
    8.4/10(90 votes)

    S1:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 14 - Vessel of Hope
    8.3/10(92 votes)

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 15 - Trail of Footprints
    8.3/10(90 votes)

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 18 - Voice
    8.3/10(88 votes)

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 11 - Human Debris
    8.2/10(95 votes)

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 22 - Not Yet Home
    8.2/10(87 votes)

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Trigger of Success" is the best rated episode of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans" season 1. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/23/2016. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Hunter of Angels".