Ep.112 - Weirdly Specific Canadian References in Gundam

Zannen, Canada by Zannen, Canada

Jul 31, 202600:57:07TV & Film

It's unusual for any major media franchise from outside of this country to frequently and specifically reference Canada, but Mobile Suit Gundam is fairly well known for it. I don't know why Amuro's birthplace was establi...

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