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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 1 - Iron and Blood...
    7.3/10(119 votes)

    #1 - Iron and Blood...

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 2 - Barbatos
    8.0/10(102 votes)

    #2 - Barbatos

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 3 - Glorious Demise
    8.1/10(92 votes)

    #3 - Glorious Demise

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 4 - The Price of Life
    8.4/10(89 votes)

    #4 - The Price of Life

    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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  5. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 5 - Beyond the Red Sky
    8.4/10(87 votes)

    #5 - Beyond the Red Sky

    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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  6. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 6 - As For Them
    8.0/10(85 votes)

    #6 - As For Them

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 7 - Whaling
    8.7/10(82 votes)

    #7 - Whaling

    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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  8. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 8 - The Form of Closeness
    8.0/10(79 votes)

    #8 - The Form of Closeness

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 9 - Sakazuki
    8.0/10(81 votes)

    #9 - Sakazuki

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 10 - A Letter From Tomorrow
    8.0/10(80 votes)

    #10 - A Letter From Tomorrow

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 11 - Human Debris
    8.2/10(83 votes)

    #11 - Human Debris

    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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  12. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 12 - The Shoals
    8.4/10(79 votes)

    #12 - The Shoals

    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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  13. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 13 - Funeral Rites
    8.5/10(86 votes)

    #13 - Funeral Rites

    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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  14. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 14 - Vessel of Hope
    8.3/10(80 votes)

    #14 - Vessel of Hope

    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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  15. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 15 - Trail of Footprints
    8.2/10(77 votes)

    #15 - Trail of Footprints

    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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  16. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 16 - Fumitan Admoss
    8.4/10(80 votes)

    #16 - Fumitan Admoss

    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
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  17. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 17 - Kudelia's Decision
    8.4/10(77 votes)

    #17 - Kudelia's Decision

    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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  18. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 18 - Voice
    8.3/10(76 votes)

    #18 - Voice

    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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  19. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 19 - The Gravity of Wishes
    8.8/10(77 votes)

    #19 - The Gravity of Wishes

    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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  20. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 20 - Brother
    7.8/10(75 votes)

    #20 - Brother

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 21 - To the Place of Return
    9.1/10(79 votes)

    #21 - To the Place of Return

    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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  22. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 22 - Not Yet Home
    8.2/10(75 votes)

    #22 - Not Yet Home

    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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  23. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 23 - The Final Lie
    8.5/10(77 votes)

    #23 - The Final Lie

    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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  24. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 24 - A Future Reward
    8.7/10(84 votes)

    #24 - A Future Reward

    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:Tomo Ookubo, Yoshimitsu Ohashi
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 Episode 25 - Tekkadan
    8.6/10(88 votes)

    #25 - Tekkadan

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Iron and Blood..." is the best rated episode of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 119 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/4/2015. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Barbatos".