The soundtrack defines the movie. Io listens to chaotic Free Jazz , while Daryl listens to nostalgic Oldies/Pop .
The film focuses on a brutal psychological and physical duel between two pilots: A jazz-loving "daredevil" pilot. Pilots the high-powered Full Armor Gundam . Views war as a high-stakes game. Daryl Lorenz (Principality of Zeon): An elite sniper who has lost his legs in combat. Pilots the Psycho Zaku . Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt - December Sky [...
Unlike many Gundam series, this depicts the physical agony of war and the horror of losing limbs. The soundtrack defines the movie
Produced by Sunrise, it features incredibly detailed mechanical designs and fluid, high-octane space battles. 🤖 Featured Mobile Suits Signature Feature Full Armor Gundam Io Fleming Multiple shields, massive missile pods, twin beam rifles. Psycho Zaku Daryl Lorenz Pilots the high-powered Full Armor Gundam
Symbolizes the tragic cost of Zeon’s "Living Dead Division." 🎸 Key Features
The "December Sky" version includes about 18 minutes of new footage not seen in the original 4-episode ONA run.