Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island

Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan’s Island

Year: 2022

Runtime: 109 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Yoshikazu Yasuhiko

Echo Score: 88
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After a covert operation fails, Amuro Ray and his unit crash‑land on the desolate Island of No Return. Instead of enemy troops, they find frightened children and a hostile mobile suit. Amuro must rescue them while confronting the mysterious survivor Cucuruz Doan, whose knowledge may be their only hope of escape.

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1

Mission orders and early approach

The White Base is docked in Las Palmas as Admiral Gopp orders Captain Bright Noa to eliminate remaining Zeon operatives on the Canary Island of Alegranza to secure safe passage for a fleet bound for Gibraltar. Bright assigns Amuro Ray, Kai Shiden, and Hayato Kobayashi to the mission. The assignment sets the stage for a tense raid against hidden Zeon forces.

Day 1, morning Las Palmas
2

Ambush on the raid

During the mission, Kai is pelted by rocks on his Guncannon, hindering the assault. Amuro is ambushed by a lone Zaku and falls off a cliff, losing contact with the White Base. The operation derails as the two pilots face the immediate dangers of Alegranza.

Day 1, daytime Alegranza island
3

Amuro wakes in a lighthouse

Amuro awakens the next morning in a lighthouse and meets Cucuruz Doan, a former Zeon ace who deserted to protect orphaned children. Doan explains his protection of the island's vulnerable residents and offers help to the Federation survivors. Amuro begins to search for his missing Gundam while figuring out his new ally.

Day 2, morning Alegranza, lighthouse
4

Doan's community and Amuro's goal

Doan and the children live under the radar, and Amuro helps with daily tasks while quietly combing the island for his missing Gundam. The growing bond with Doan’s group provides a temporary refuge from the war. The search for the Gundam becomes a central focus amid the island’s fragile peace.

Day 2, morning Alegranza island
5

M'Quve's nuclear threat

Meanwhile, Zeon commander M’Quve threatens nuclear retaliation unless the Federation halts its advance on Gibraltar. Doan’s former comrades begin converging on the island to restart missile launch systems. The threat heightens the urgency of both rescue and defense.

Day 2, afternoon Alegranza
6

Bright delays Belfast resupply to aid rescue

Generals aboard the White Base, under General Revil's orders, plan a Belfast resupply, but Bright Noa delays departure under the pretense of mechanical issues. His decision to stay is driven by a desire to aid Amuro's rescue attempt. The delay transforms a routine resupply into a tense last-minute postponement.

Day 2, late afternoon White Base
7

Rescue team engagement

Sleggar Law leads a rescue team to the island and clashes with Doan’s Southern Cross unit. The skirmish exposes Doan’s protective network around the island and the stubborn determination of both sides. The rescue mission presses on despite the conflict.

Day 2, late afternoon Alegranza
8

Gundam recovered and Doan's sabotage revealed

During the fighting, Amuro discovers his missing Gundam concealed in a Zeon base beneath the island. He also learns that Doan sabotaged the missile launch to prevent harm to the children. The revelation reframes Doan's actions as protective, not treacherous.

Day 2, evening Zeon base beneath Alegranza
9

Missile launch and destruction

The Zeon operatives trigger the missile launch, but all six warheads self-destruct in mid-air. The abortive attack eliminates the immediate threat and underscores the war's tragic futility. Amuro's resolve hardens as he faces the fallout of the decision.

Day 2, evening Missile launch facility, under Alegranza
10

Final duel and victory

Amuro confronts Doan’s former comrade in a climactic duel and defeats him. The battle demonstrates Amuro’s growing prowess and his sense of responsibility in the war. The victory clears the path toward a safer retreat.

Night Alegranza island, Zeon base
11

Mercy by lifting Doan's burden

In a symbolic gesture, Amuro uses the Gundam to carry Doan’s Zaku and push it off the cliff, lifting the burden of war from Doan's shoulders. Doan’s decision to protect the children is validated by Amuro's mercy. The moment underscores a fragile humanity amid combat.

Night Cliffs of Alegranza
12

Dawn departure and farewell

As dawn breaks, the White Base departs for Belfast, passing over Alegranza. The children bid farewell, their hopeful expressions contrasting with the recent violence. The mission concludes with a cautious sense of mission accomplished and the price paid.

Dawn Over Alegranza / Atlantic

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