A man who is only ever known as Gene.
In the very first episode of the originalGundam, Gene is kind of a massive asshole.
It is this single action,GQuuuuuuXargues, that makes all ofGundamas we know it happen.
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Of Char, specifically.
Andthatis what makes this both absolutely hilarious, but also completely fascinating at the same time.
Because in the original show Char isnt really the dashing war hero that Gene desperately wished to emulate.
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Its still the same inGQuuuuuuXs vision for the character, too.
What Gene believes in, in presumablybothtimelines, ispredicated on a lie.
Its what makesBeginningsuch a delectable treat to watch unfold as a long-time fan of the series.
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