List of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny episodes

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny is the anime sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED produced by Sunrise and directed by Mitsuo Fukuda. The series spanned 50 episodes, aired in Japan from October 9, 2004 to October 1, 2005 on the Japan News Network television stations Tokyo Broadcasting System and Mainichi Broadcasting System. Set two years after the original Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, the plot follows the new character Shinn Asuka, a soldier from ZAFT, composed of humans born genetically enhanced labelled as Coordinators. As ZAFT is about to enter into another war against the regular human race, the Naturals, the series focuses on Shinn's as well as various returning characters' involvement in the war.

A year after its prequel's finale, and on December 25, 2005, a director's cut version of the final episode called "Final Plus" aired with additional scenes and an epilogue. Gundam SEED Destiny's first English broadcast began on Canada's YTV starting on March 9, 2007 and it is also available in the United States on Comcast's Anime Selects On Demand network. In November 2012, Sunrise announced through the last remastered episode of Gundam SEED a Gundam SEED Destiny HD remaster project.

Eight pieces of music were used for the original series. The four opening themes were "Ignited" (ignited -イグナイテッド-, Igunaiteddo) by T.M.Revolution from one to thirteen, "Pride" by High and Mighty Color from fourteen to twenty four, "Bokutachi no Yukue" (僕たちの行方, lit. "Our Whereabouts") by Hitomi Takahashi from twenty five to thirty seven, and "Wings Of Words" by Chemistry towards the end. The ending themes are "Reason" by Nami Tamaki from episodes one to thirteen, "Life Goes On" by Mika Arisaka from fourteen to twenty five, "I Wanna Go To A Place..." by Rie Fu from twenty six to thirty seven, and "Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru" (君は僕に似ている, lit. "You are Similar to Me") towards the end, by pop duo See-Saw. The English TV dub used "Pride" in place of "Ignited", but used all other original openings. The TV dub also retained the ending themes. The 2013-2014 HD remaster of Gundam SEED Destiny replace "Reason" with "Result" (a theme originally used for the first Special Edition movie, also by Nami Tamaki) for episodes 12 and 13, and "Wings of Words" with T.M. Revolution's "Vestige" (vestige -ヴェスティージ-, Vesutīji), a theme originally used only as the opening for the "Final Plus" edition of episode 50.

The series was collected in a total of thirteen DVD volumes that were released in Japan from February 24, 2005 A DVD box from the television series that also included the special episode was released on April 9, 2010. The North American release does not include the special episode entitled "Edited" and thus it was not aired on English-speaking networks. "Edited" is an alternate version of episode 6, "The End of the World", and used bits and pieces of scenes of the original episode 6. The DVDs came with a specially made parody episode of Gundam SEED titled Gundam SEED Character Theatre. The series was released on twelve DVDs in North America in uncut bilingual format between March 14, 2006 and January 8, 2008. The Final Plus episode was announced to have been licensed in July 2007, with a single DVD released on April 15, 2008. Two "Anime Legends" DVD boxes volumes from the series were later released on January 13 and May 19, 2009 .

Episode list

Phase #	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	English air date
01	"Angry Eyes" Transliteration: "Ikareru Hitomi" (Japanese: 怒れる瞳)	Akira Toba	Chiaki Morosawa	October 9, 2004 (2004-10-09) (Original) April 9, 2013 (2013-04-09) (HD Remaster)	March 9, 2007
Two years after the First Bloody Valentine War, Cagalli Yula Athha and "Alex Dino" (Athrun Zala acting as Cagalli's bodyguard) meet PLANT Chairman Gilbert Durandal at the new PLANT, Armory One, to discuss important matters. At the same time, three unknown individuals infiltrate Armory One and steal three new ZAFT mobile suits. They are confronted by pilot Shinn Asuka in the ZGMF-X56S Impulse.
02	"Those Who Call for War" Transliteration: "Tatakai o Yobu Mono" (Japanese: 戦いを呼ぶもの)	Susumu Yamaguchi	Chiaki Morosawa	October 16, 2004 (2004-10-16) (Original) April 16, 2013 (2013-04-16) (HD Remaster)	March 16, 2007
The battle at Armory One continues. Athrun helps Shinn in a ZAKU but fails to harm the three prototypes. Meanwhile, a Mirage Colloid cloaked ship attacks the colony, commanded by a mysterious masked man who pilots a new mobile armor.
03	"Warning Shots" Transliteration: "Yochō no Hōka" (Japanese: 予兆の砲火)	Masahiro Takada	Chiaki Morosawa	October 23, 2004 (2004-10-23) (Original) April 23, 2013 (2013-04-23) (HD Remaster)	March 23, 2007
The new ZAFT battleship Minerva chases the Girty Lue. Meanwhile, Cagalli and Athrun are led through the ship by Durandal but Cagalli is confronted by an angry Shinn. They find the enemy ship and the Minerva's mobile suits are ordered to launch.
04	"Stardust Battlefield" Transliteration: "Hoshikuzu no Senjō" (Japanese: 星屑の戦場)	Akihiko Nishiyama	Kazuho Hyōdō Chiaki Morosawa	November 6, 2004 (2004-11-06) (Original) April 30, 2013 (2013-04-30) (HD Remaster)	March 30, 2007
While the Minerva battles the Girty Lue, the Minerva pilots fight against the stolen ZAFT prototypes in the Debris Belt. Even though it looks bad for the ZAFT forces at first, they are able to overwhelm the enemy thanks to Athrun's plan.
05	"Scars That Won't Heal" Transliteration: "Ienu Kizuato" (Japanese: 癒えぬ傷痕)	Akira Toba	Yūichi Nomura Chiaki Morosawa	November 13, 2004 (2004-11-13) (Original) May 7, 2013 (2013-05-07) (HD Remaster)	April 6, 2007
ZAFT soldiers loyal to Patrick Zala set Junius Seven on a collision course for Earth. Tensions rise between Cagalli and Shinn due to Shinn blaming the Athha family for his family's death. Meanwhile, Lord Djibril and Logos leaders decide to use the Junius Seven incident to destroy the PLANTs. While Yzak Joule and his squad plan to destroy Junius Seven's debris, they are confronted by GINN High Maneuver II units.
06	"The End of the World" Transliteration: "Sekai no Owaru Toki" (Japanese: 世界の終わる時)	Akira Yoshimura	Yūichi Nomura Chiaki Morosawa	November 20, 2004 (2004-11-20) (Original) May 14, 2013 (2013-05-14) (HD Remaster)	April 13, 2007
A three way battle between ZAFT, Phantom Pain, and the GINN High Maneuver II types, piloted by supporters of the late Patrick Zala, takes place at the debris of Junius Seven while it moves towards Earth. Athrun also helps in a ZAKU but is confronted with memories of his father when it turns out that the terrorists still believe in the path that Patrick Zala had chosen. Despite the efforts of the Joule Team and the Minerva crew, Junius Seven continues to move towards Earth.
07	"Land of Confusion" Transliteration: "Konmei no Daichi" (Japanese: 混迷の大地)	Katsuyoshi Yatabe	Hiroshi Ōnogi Chiaki Morosawa	November 27, 2004 (2004-11-27) (Original) May 21, 2013 (2013-05-21) (HD Remaster)	April 20, 2007
The Minerva uses its Tannhauser cannon to destroy the large debris but hundreds of small pieces descend towards Earth and destroy cities while causing heavy damage and numerous casualties. Meanwhile, Shinn saves Athrun and they both land safely on the Minerva, which has entered the atmosphere. After the incident ZAFT provides aid to the damaged Earth, while the Minerva crew is informed about what the terrorists had said. The Minerva then heads towards Orb.
08	"Junction" Transliteration: "Jankushon" (Japanese: ジャンクション)	Masahiro Takada	Kazuho Hyōdō Chiaki Morosawa	December 4, 2004 (2004-12-04) (Original) May 28, 2013 (2013-05-28) (HD Remaster)	April 27, 2007
The Minerva enters Orb where the ship is to be repaired. While this takes place Talia Gladys meets with Maria Bernes; also known as Murrue Ramius. Meanwhile, the Orb government is considering an alliance with the Earth Alliance much to Cagalli's dismay. Athrun meets Kira and Lacus. Athrun and Kira discuss what he witnessed in the ruins of Junius Seven and how he plans to go to the PLANTs. Shinn visits a memorial at Orb and meets Kira and Lacus.
09	"Bared Fangs" Transliteration: "Ogoreru Kiba" (Japanese: 驕れる牙)	Akihiko Nishiyama	Shigeru Morita Chiaki Morosawa	December 11, 2004 (2004-12-11) (Original) June 4, 2013 (2013-06-04) (HD Remaster)	May 4, 2007
The Earth Alliance blames the PLANTs for the fall of Junius Seven and orders the PLANTs to disarm while they secretly prepare for an attack. In response, the PLANTs prepares their defenses. A battle starts between the two forces which almost ends in the destruction of the PLANTs when the Earth Alliance uses their new GAT-04 Windams armed with nuclear weapons. However, thanks to a new weapon, the attack is thwarted. Meanwhile, Athrun meets Gilbert Durandal.
10	"A Father's Spell" Transliteration: "Chichi no Jubaku" (Japanese: 父の呪縛)	Akira Toba	Yūichi Nomura Chiaki Morosawa	December 18, 2004 (2004-12-18) (Original) June 11, 2013 (2013-06-11) (HD Remaster)	May 11, 2007
Athrun talks with Gilbert Durandal about the attack on the PLANTs and what his plans are. Because the people in the PLANTs are outraged, a Lacus look-alike hired by Gilbert Durandal calms the people. Athrun decides to do something and Durandal shows him the new ZGMF-X23S Saviour and offers him the chance to become its pilot. Afterwards Athrun meets the fake Lacus again, Meer Campbell.
11	"The Chosen Path" Transliteration: "Erabishi Michi" (Japanese: 選びし道)	Akira Yoshimura	Yūichi Nomura Chiaki Morosawa	December 25, 2004 (2004-12-25) (Original) June 18, 2013 (2013-06-18) (HD Remaster)	May 18, 2007
Cagalli tries to prevent her country from joining the Earth Alliance but the Orb council, especially the Seiran family, is against her wish to stay neutral. In the PLANTs, Athrun meets Yzak and Dearka and remembers the past while ZAFT prepares to send troops to Earth. The Minerva is warned by Andrew Waltfeld that they should leave Orb at once, because the country will ally itself with the Earth Alliance soon.
12	"Blood in the Water" Transliteration: "Chi ni Somaru Umi" (Japanese: 血に染まる海)	Masahiro Takada	Hiroshi Ōnogi Chiaki Morosawa	December 25, 2004 (2004-12-25) (Original) June 25, 2013 (2013-06-25) (HD Remaster)	May 25, 2007
The Minerva leaves Orb but an Earth Alliance fleet awaits them right outside Orb territorial waters. The Minerva is forced to break through, since Orb will not let them return. The situation worsens when the Earth Alliance deploys its new prototype mobile armor, but thanks to Shinn's SEED factor, he causes heavy damage to the Earth Alliance's fleet, and ultimately, their retreat. Meanwhile, Athrun rejoins ZAFT.
13	"Resurrected Wings" Transliteration: "Yomigaeru Tsubasa" (Japanese: よみがえる翼)	Katsuyoshi Yatabe	Kazuho Hyōdō Chiaki Morosawa	January 8, 2005 (2005-01-08) (Original) July 2, 2013 (2013-07-02) (HD Remaster)	June 1, 2007
While the Minerva crew praises Shinn for his incredible fight, Orb joins the Earth Alliance much to Cagalli's abhorrence. Meanwhile, Kira and his friends are attacked by Coordinators who attempt to assassinate Lacus using the new UMF/SSO-3 ASH mobile suits. Kira reactivates the Freedom to protect the woman he loves. Although he only disables the enemy mobile suits, the assassins activate self-destruct mechanisms for their mobile suits.
14	"Flight to Tomorrow" Transliteration: "Ashita e no Tabidachi" (Japanese: 明日への出航)	Akira Toba	Shigeru Morita Chiaki Morosawa	January 15, 2005 (2005-01-15) (Original) July 9, 2013 (2013-07-09) (HD Remaster)	June 8, 2007
Kira and friends discuss matters about the PLANTs during the aftermath of the assassination attempt. During that time, they are informed that Cagalli will be marrying Yuna Roma Seiran. Kira decides to use the Freedom to abduct Cagalli from the ceremony, returning to the Archangel. Yuna orders Cagalli's immediate capture. Instead, Colonel Todaka salutes while letting the Archangel submerge into the ocean.
15	"Return to the Battlefield" Transliteration: "Senjō e no Kikan" (Japanese: 戦場への帰還)	Akihiko Nishiyama	Hiroshi Ōnogi Chiaki Morosawa	January 22, 2005 (2005-01-22) (Original) July 16, 2013 (2013-07-16) (HD Remaster)	June 15, 2007
Athrun is reinstated in the ZAFT military and appointed to FAITH. He is given the Saviour mobile suit and assigned to the Minerva. Captain Gladys is also appointed to FAITH, which creates something of a conflict in the command structure; Athrun and she now have more or less equal rank and strategic authority.
16	"Struggle in the Indian Ocean" Transliteration: "Indo-yō no Shitō" (Japanese: インド洋の死闘)	Masahiro Takada	Yūichi Nomura Chiaki Morosawa	February 5, 2005 (2005-02-05) (Original) July 23, 2013 (2013-07-23) (HD Remaster)	June 29, 2007
As the Minerva leaves Carpentaria, it is attacked by Phantom Pain. During the battle, Shinn discovers the construction of a hidden Earth Alliance base who are oppressing the local citizens. He destroys the base to free the citizens, killing the fleeing soldiers. Back on the Minerva, Athrun slaps Shinn and tells him to use his power more properly.
17	"The Soldier's Life" Transliteration: "Senshi no Jōken" (Japanese: 戦士の条件)	Akira Yoshimura	Kazuho Hyōdō Chiaki Morosawa	February 12, 2005 (2005-02-12) (Original) July 30, 2013 (2013-07-30) (HD Remaster)	July 6, 2007
The Minerva arrives at the Mahamul base, and Captain Gladys discusses plans with commander Joachim Ruddle to fly through to Gibraltar. Athrun meets Shinn on the Minerva's deck and they talk about the responsibility of having power.
18	"Attack the Lohengrin" Transliteration: "Rōengurin o Ute!" (Japanese: ローエングリンを討て!)	Taiki Nishimura	Shigeru Morita Chiaki Morosawa	February 19, 2005 (2005-02-19) (Original) August 6, 2013 (2013-08-06) (HD Remaster)	July 13, 2007
The Minerva must destroy a fixed positron cannon emplacement to break through to Gibraltar. Though hesitant at first after meeting Shinn, they are helped by a young resistance fighter named Coniel, who provides data of a secret tunnel that will lead near the positron cannon. The Minerva and the other ZAFT forces draw out the Earth Alliance mobile suits and mobile armor while Shinn heads through the tunnel and destroys the cannon.
19	"The Hidden Truth" Transliteration: "Mienai Shinjitsu" (Japanese: 見えない真実)	Akira Toba	Hiroyuki Yoshino Chiaki Morosawa	February 26, 2005 (2005-02-26) (Original) August 13, 2013 (2013-08-13) (HD Remaster)	July 20, 2007
Meer visits the troops at Diocuia's port for a morale-building concert. The Minerva's pilots are greeted by FAITH member Heine Westenfluss, who escorts them to Chairman Durandal. Durandal reveals ZAFT is fighting a war against the Logos, a secret organization who create wars for profit.
20	"Past" (Japanese: PAST)	Masahiro Takada	Chiaki Morosawa	March 5, 2005 (2005-03-05) (Original) August 20, 2013 (2013-08-20) (HD Remaster)	July 27, 2007
A recap episode explaining the events of the series and part of unexplained events in Orb from Gundam SEED, from Shinn Asuka's point of view.
21	"Wandering Eyes" Transliteration: "Samayou Hitomi" (Japanese: さまよう眸)	Akihiko Nishiyama	Chiaki Morosawa	March 12, 2005 (2005-03-12) (Original) August 27, 2013 (2013-08-27) (HD Remaster)	August 3, 2007
Shinn meets a girl named Stella Loussier, who fell off a cliff while dancing and seems to have no past. He jumps into the water to save her, also seeing she goes out of control from hearing the word "die". He assumes she suffers from trauma possibly from a war. They shelter in a cave, because Stella can not swim, and get to know each other, with Athrun rescuing them later on.
22	"Sword of the Azure Skies" Transliteration: "Sōten no Ken" (Japanese: 蒼天の剣)	Katsuyoshi Yatabe	Hiroshi Ōnogi Chiaki Morosawa	March 19, 2005 (2005-03-19) (Original) September 3, 2013 (2013-09-03) (HD Remaster)	August 10, 2007
The Minerva comes under attack again. But this time the Earth Alliance Forces are being assisted by the Orb forces. Seeing that they are cornered Captain Gladys orders the Minerva to fire the Tannhäuser. The Archangel arrives. So has the arrival of the Freedom gundam which is piloted by Kira Yamato.
23	"The Shadows of War" Transliteration: "Senka no Kage" (Japanese: 戦火の蔭)	Masahiro Takada	Hiroshi Ōnogi Chiaki Morosawa	March 26, 2005 (2005-03-26) (Original) September 10, 2013 (2013-09-10) (HD Remaster)	August 31, 2007
Cagalli intervenes and orders the Orb forces to stand down. But Yuna orders the Orb forces to attack to begin a three way battle. Kira's interference agitates the other pilots as he disables mobile suits on both sides, making him the prime target of Heine and Stella. As Stella charges to attack the Freedom, she kills Heine in the process.
24	"Differing Views" Transliteration: "Surechigau Shisen" (Japanese: すれ違う視線)	Akira Yoshimura	Hiroyuki Yoshino Chiaki Morosawa	April 2, 2005 (2005-04-02) (Original) September 17, 2013 (2013-09-17) (HD Remaster)	September 7, 2007
After the battle at Dardanelles, the Minerva returns to base for repairs. Athrun temporarily leaves the Minerva to contact the Archangel with the help of freelance photographer Miriallia Haw. Meanwhile, Rey Za Burrel and Shinn are ordered on a recon mission of an abandoned Earth Alliance base nearby, and are disturbed by what they find.
25	"The Place of Sin" Transliteration: "Tsumi no Arika" (Japanese: 罪の在処)	Akira Toba	Hiroyuki Yoshino Chiaki Morosawa	April 9, 2005 (2005-04-09) (Original) September 24, 2013 (2013-09-24) (HD Remaster)	September 14, 2007
The abandoned facility turns out to be the place that creates the Extended pilots. The truth about this creation and the bodies they find traumatizes every ZAFT personnel tasked with securing the facility. The three Phantom Pain pilots hear of ZAFT at the lost facility, causing Auel to snap, and Stella to go berserk in her mobile suit, and heads to the facility on her own in an attempt to "protect mother". Shinn, with the help of Athrun, takes down her machine.
26	"The Promise" Transliteration: "Yakusoku" (Japanese: 約束)	Taiki Nishimura	Yūichi Nomura	April 16, 2005 (2005-04-16) (Original) October 1, 2013 (2013-10-01) (HD Remaster)	September 21, 2007
Stella is brought aboard the Minerva for medical treatment, while the Archangel works at getting Lacus and Andrew Waltfeld back into space.
27	"Unfulfilled Feelings" Transliteration: "Todokanu Omoi" (Japanese: 届かぬ想い)	Akihiko Nishiyama	Shigeru Morita Chiaki Morosawa	April 23, 2005 (2005-04-23) (Original) October 8, 2013 (2013-10-08) (HD Remaster)	September 28, 2007
Lacus and Andy reunite with the crew of the Eternal while Miriallia rejoins the Archangel crew taking up her former position. Meanwhile the Minerva travels across the ocean on its way to deliver a sickly Stella to a ZAFT research facility, when they are ambushed by the joint forces of the Earth Alliance and Orb off the coast of Crete.
28	"Life Remaining and Life Scattered" Transliteration: "Nokoru Inochi Chiru Inochi" (Japanese: 残る命散る命)	Katsuyoshi Yatabe	Yūichi Nomura Chiaki Morosawa	April 30, 2005 (2005-04-30) (Original) October 15, 2013 (2013-10-15) (HD Remaster)	October 5, 2007
The Minerva fights the joint forces of the Earth Alliance and Orb. The Archangel again intervenes and Kira and Athrun clash again with Athrun losing. Shinn decimates the Orb forces in his anger and is even able to destroy one of the stolen mobile suits, but he unknowingly kills Captain Todaka who once helped him.
29	"Fates" (Japanese: FATES)	Masahiro Takada	Chiaki Morosawa	May 7, 2005 (2005-05-07) (Original) October 22, 2013 (2013-10-22) (HD Remaster)	October 12, 2007
Chairman Durandal muses about how Kira and Lacus met and their relationship. The episode also shows parts of the Chairman's own relationship with Talia Gladys and his motives. This episode is largely composed of footage from Gundam SEED.
30	"A Fleeting Dream" Transliteration: "Setsuna no Yume" (Japanese: 刹那の夢)	Akira Toba	Natsuko Takahashi Chiaki Morosawa	May 14, 2005 (2005-05-14) (Original) October 29, 2013 (2013-10-29) (HD Remaster)	October 26, 2007
Stella's condition worsens and Shinn overhears Captain Talia telling a doctor that the PLANT Supreme Council wants a living extended and Stella won't be living much longer. With the help of Rey, Shinn forcedly takes the dying Stella from the Minerva's sickbay and returns her to Neo Roanoke.
31	"The Endless Night" Transliteration: "Akenai Yoru" (Japanese: 明けない夜)	Taiki Nishimura	Hiroshi Ōnogi Chiaki Morosawa	May 21, 2005 (2005-05-21) (Original) November 5, 2013 (2013-11-05) (HD Remaster)	November 2, 2007
Rey and Shinn are arrested, but Chairman Durandal orders the charges dropped. Stella is given the GFAS-X1 Destroy mobile armor, and levels three cities, including Berlin.
32	"Stella" Transliteration: "Sutera" (Japanese: ステラ)	Masahiro Takada	Hiroyuki Yoshino Chiaki Morosawa	May 28, 2005 (2005-05-28) (Original) November 12, 2013 (2013-11-12) (HD Remaster)	November 9, 2007
Both the Minerva and Archangel try to stop the Destroy, but Shinn hesitates when Neo tells him that Stella is the pilot. Kira blows up the Destroy, fatally wounding Stella and angering Shinn. Meanwhile, Captain Ramius encounters the defeated Neo.
33	"The World Revealed" Transliteration: "Shimesareru Sekai" (Japanese: 示される世界)	Akihiko Nishiyama	Shigeru Morita Chiaki Morosawa	June 4, 2005 (2005-06-04) (Original) November 19, 2013 (2013-11-19) (HD Remaster)	November 23, 2007
Chairman Durandal makes a speech, which is televised worldwide. Lord Djibril is greatly angered by the speech, which blames the Earth Alliance, Blue Cosmos and Logos for the attacks by the Destroy and starting another war. Meanwhile, the crew of the Archangel debates what to do with the captive Neo, who is physically identical to their fallen comrade, Mu La Flaga.
34	"Nightmare" Transliteration: "Akumu" (Japanese: 悪夢)	Akira Yoshimura	Yūichi Nomura Chiaki Morosawa	June 11, 2005 (2005-06-11) (Original) November 26, 2013 (2013-11-26) (HD Remaster)	November 30, 2007
The PLANT Supreme Council supports Chairman Durandal's new policy, while ZAFT military headquarters issues orders for the Minerva to destroy the Archangel. Shinn defeats Kira and destroys the Freedom. The Archangel is apparently destroyed.
35	"Eve of Chaos" Transliteration: "Konton no Saki ni" (Japanese: 混沌の先に)	Akira Toba	Natsuko Takahashi Chiaki Morosawa	June 18, 2005 (2005-06-18) (Original) December 3, 2013 (2013-12-03) (HD Remaster)	December 7, 2007
Kira survives due to the Freedom's cockpit being intact, and is rescued by Cagalli. Durandal's words inspire a widespread popular uprising against Logos, while the damaged Archangel heads for Orb. Durandal visits the Minerva and introduces the Destiny and Legend mobile suits, which are intended as replacements for the Impulse and Saviour, respectively.
36	"Athrun on the Run" Transliteration: "Asuran Dassō" (Japanese: アスラン脱走)	Taiki Nishimura	Hiroshi Ōnogi Chiaki Morosawa	June 25, 2005 (2005-06-25) (Original) December 10, 2013 (2013-12-10) (HD Remaster)	December 14, 2007
After being framed as a traitor, Athrun tries to escape in a ZGMF-2000 GOUF Ignited, taking Meyrin Hawke with him. They are pursued by Shinn (piloting the Destiny), and Rey (piloting the Legend).
37	"Thunder in the Dark" Transliteration: "Raimei no Yami" (Japanese: 雷鳴の闇)	Eiichi Kuboyama	Hiroshi Ōnogi Hiroyuki Yoshino Chiaki Morosawa	July 2, 2005 (2005-07-02) (Original) December 17, 2013 (2013-12-17) (HD Remaster)	December 21, 2007
Shinn destroys Athrun's GOUF Ignited. Athrun and Meyrin, who are thought dead, survive. Ledonir Kisaka rescues them and brings them to the Archangel, which has returned to its underwater port for repairs.
38	"A New Flag" Transliteration: "Atarashiki Hata" (Japanese: 新しき旗)	Masahiro Takada	Hiroyuki Yoshino Chiaki Morosawa	July 9, 2005 (2005-07-09) (Original) December 24, 2013 (2013-12-24) (HD Remaster)	December 28, 2007
ZAFT and their allies attack Heaven's Base, and despite their great numbers, their forces are weakened by the new Logos weapon Nibelung and five Destroy units. The situation changes when the three mobile suits of the Minerva launch and decimate the Logos forces. Djibril flees the base before its surrender.
39	"Kira of the Sky" Transliteration: "Tenkū no Kira" (Japanese: 天空のキラ)	Akihiko Nishiyama	Shigeru Morita Chiaki Morosawa	July 16, 2005 (2005-07-16) (Original) January 7, 2014 (2014-01-07) (HD Remaster)	January 4, 2008
After the Eternal learns Durandal's true motives, the ship is discovered by ZAFT forces and a battle ensues. Kira helps them with the Strike Rouge and reunites with Lacus. He then receives the new ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom from Lacus and disables the ZAFT units and ships chasing the Eternal with ease.
40	"Legacy of Gold" Transliteration: "Ōgon no Ishi" (Japanese: 黄金の意志)	Shintarō Itoga	Yūichi Nomura Chiaki Morosawa	July 23, 2005 (2005-07-23) (Original) January 14, 2014 (2014-01-14) (HD Remaster)	January 11, 2008
ZAFT attacks Orb because Djibril was given sanctuary there. To help the country, Erica Simmons and Ledonir give Cagalli the golden mobile suit, ORB-01 Akatsuki, which was given to her by her father. Regaining the command of her country, Cagalli orders for Yuna to be arrested for treason and regroups the Orb forces. The battle turns in favour for Orb, so the Minerva's pilots are ordered to deploy, but Shinn decides to deploy alone.
41	"Refrain" Transliteration: "Rifurein" (Japanese: リフレイン)	N/A	N/A	July 30, 2005 (2005-07-30)	January 18, 2008
Athrun and Kira recall the past events from their perspective and explain why they follow the paths they have chosen. NOTE: This episode is omitted in the HD Remaster version of Gundam SEED Destiny. Thus making "Freedom and Justice" the new episode 41.
42	"Freedom and Justice" Transliteration: "Jiyū to Seigi to" (Japanese: 自由と正義と)	Akira Toba	Hiroshi Ōnogi Chiaki Morosawa	August 6, 2005 (2005-08-06) (Original) January 21, 2014 (2014-01-21) (HD Remaster)	January 25, 2008
As the attack on Orb continues, Cagalli faces off against Shinn. She is saved by the timely arrival of Kira who descended from space with Lacus. Shinn is forced to retreat to resupply. While Kira continues to destroy ZAFT forces, Lacus shows Athrun the ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice and gives him the decision to choose whether he wishes to stay away from the battle or become a soldier again and fight for what he believes in.
43	"A Call for Counterattack" Transliteration: "Hangeki no Koe" (Japanese: 反撃の声)	Taiki Nishimura	Hiroshi Ōnogi Natsuko Takahashi Chiaki Morosawa	August 13, 2005 (2005-08-13) (Original) January 28, 2014 (2014-01-28) (HD Remaster)	February 1, 2008
Athrun intervenes in the battle between Kira, Shinn, and Rey, which shocks Shinn who believed that he had killed Athrun previously. Yuna is crushed by a GOUF Ignited when he tried to escape while Djibril successfully escapes to the Moon aboard an orbital shuttle. With the ZAFT flagship destroyed, Captain Gladys takes command and orders a temporary retreat. After the battle, Cagalli broadcasts a global announcement about the war with Logos but she is interrupted by Meer, who is in turn interrupted by the real Lacus.
44	"Lacus Times Two" Transliteration: "Futari no Rakusu" (Japanese: 二人のラクス)	Eiichi Kuboyama	Hiroyuki Yoshino Chiaki Morosawa	August 20, 2005 (2005-08-20) (Original) February 4, 2014 (2014-02-04) (HD Remaster)	February 8, 2008
The real Lacus on television states that there is someone who has the same face, voice and name as herself in the PLANTs. She also states that people should find out more about Chairman Durandal's actions before believing in his lies. Djibril arrives at the Daedalus Lunar Base, where he fires the Orbital All-Aspect Tactical Cannon, Requiem, at the PLANT capital, Aprilius. The attack on Aprilius fails, but Januarius One through Four is hit, and they collide into December Seven and Eight causing them to collapse also. The Minerva returns to space.
45	"Prelude to Revolution" Transliteration: "Henkaku no Jokyoku" (Japanese: 変革の序曲)	Akira Yoshimura	Shigeru Morita Chiaki Morosawa	August 27, 2005 (2005-08-27) (Original) February 11, 2014 (2014-02-11) (HD Remaster)	February 15, 2008
After the attack on the PLANTs by the Requiem, the Orb forces begin their preparations to leave Earth. ZAFT begins their assault on Requiem and the Minerva is sent to the front lines. Lunamaria is given the task of destroying Requiem's controls while the Destiny, the Legend, and Minerva divert the enemy's attention away from her. The Destiny and the Impulse destroy Requiem's controls. Djibril attempts an escape on the Girty Lue, but Rey discovers him and destroys the Girty Lue. Cagalli parts with the crew of the Archangel and watches the ship leave for the Moon.
46	"The Song of Truth" Transliteration: "Shinjitsu no Uta" (Japanese: 真実の歌)	Masahiro Takada	Yūichi Nomura Chiaki Morosawa	September 3, 2005 (2005-09-03) (Original) February 18, 2014 (2014-02-18) (HD Remaster)	February 22, 2008
While gathering intelligence under the guise of a shopping trip at Copernicus City, Lacus receives a message from Meer, who is afraid of being killed. Though Athrun and Meyrin insists it is a trap, Lacus decides to meet Meer anyway. The would-be assassins are killed, but Meer is mortally wounded.
47	"Meer" Transliteration: "Mīa" (Japanese: ミーア)	Akihiko Nishiyama	Chiaki Morosawa	September 10, 2005 (2005-09-10) (Original) February 25, 2014 (2014-02-25) (HD Remaster)	February 29, 2008
A funeral is held for Meer on the Archangel. Athrun, Kira, Lacus, and Meyrin read Meer's diary and learn why she had aided Durandal.
48	"To a New World" Transliteration: "Shinsekai e" (Japanese: 新世界へ)	Taiki Nishimura	Hiroyuki Yoshino Chiaki Morosawa	September 17, 2005 (2005-09-17) (Original) March 4, 2014 (2014-03-04) (HD Remaster)	March 7, 2008
Chairman Durandal calls for the implementation of the "Destiny Plan", which is supposed to decide the fate of each individual on a genetic level. Only the Orb Union, the Kingdom of Scandinavia, and the Atlantic Federation reject this plan. ZAFT repairs Requiem and fires it at the Earth Alliance lunar base of Arzachel, killing the President of the Atlantic Federation. Terminal forces head towards Relay Station 1 of Requiem.
49	"Rey" Transliteration: "Rei" (Japanese: レイ)	Akira Toba	Hiroyuki Yoshino Chiaki Morosawa	September 24, 2005 (2005-09-24) (Original) March 11, 2014 (2014-03-11) (HD Remaster)	March 21, 2008
Shinn and Rey are transferred to Messiah. Shinn is confronted by Durandal and Rey. Shinn finally decides to follow the course of action pointed out by Durandal and Rey. The Minerva arrives at Station 1 and begins their assault on the Archangel and Eternal. Lunamaria sorties in the Impulse and when she goes to take out the Eternal Meyrin calls out to her to stop her. 'Lunamaria is shocked that Meyrin is still alive and that she is on board the Eternal. Meanwhile Athrun is reunited with Dearka and an angry Yzak who decide to help him destroy Station 1. In the aftermath, Kira and Athrun destroys Relay Station 1, and Terminal forces go to attack Requiem itself.
50	"The Final Power" Transliteration: "Saigo no Chikara" (Japanese: 最後の力)	Mitsuo Fukuda Masahiro Takada	Chiaki Morosawa	October 1, 2005 (2005-10-01) (Original) March 18, 2014 (2014-03-18) (HD Remaster)	March 28, 2008
Kira in the Strike Freedom is confronted by Rey in the Legend. Meanwhile, Athrun in the Infinite Justice battles Lunamaria in the Impulse and Shinn in the Destiny. Requiem is destroyed in a joint effort of the Infinite Justice and Mu in the Akatsuki. The combined efforts of the Archangel and the Infinite Justice, damage the Minerva, causing it to crash onto the Moon. Durandal and Kira confront each other in the collapsing Messiah. Durandal is shot by Rey, and Captain Gladys orders Kira to leave as she, Rey and Durandal are killed when the Messiah falls to the Moon surface. The Second Bloody Valentine War ends. NOTE: In the HD Remaster version of Gundam SEED Destiny, this is episode 49, and the new episode 50, using footage from the Special Episode "Final Plus", is called The Chosen Future.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Episodes

The opening theme for Final Plus was "Vestige" (vestige -ヴェスティージ-, Vesutīji) by T.M.Revolution.

Phase #	Title	Original release date
Special Plus (15.5)	"Destiny" (Japanese: DESTINY)	January 29, 2005 (2005-01-29)
Retitled Phase 15.5. A recap of the first fifteen episodes of Gundam SEED Destiny.
Final Plus (51)	"The Chosen Future" Transliteration: "Erabareta Mirai" (Japanese: 選ばれた未来)	December 25, 2005 (2005-12-25)
Retitled Phase 51. Replaces Phase 50, also known as an OVA episode. Includes an extended battle and several new and changed scenes. Also features a longer ending to the series which explains the ending of the war and shows the meeting between Kira Yamato and Shinn Asuka as the two decide to work together.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition - Tetralogy movies

Further information on the Special Edition movies: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition

Phase #	Title	Original release date
Special–I	"The Shattered World" Transliteration: "Kudakareta Sekai" (Japanese: 砕かれた世界)	May 2, 2006 (2006-05-02) May 3, 2006
Covers the events of Gundam SEED Destiny Phases 1 to 13.
Special–II	"Their Respective Swords" Transliteration: "Sorezore no Tsurugi" (Japanese: それぞれの剣)	July 27, 2006 (2006-07-27) July 28, 2006
Covers the events of Gundam SEED Destiny Phases 14 to 28.
Special–III	"The Hellfire of Destiny" Transliteration: "Sadame No Gōka" (Japanese: 運命の業火)	October 8, 2006 (2006-10-08)
Covers the events of Gundam SEED Destiny Phases 29 to 42.
Special–IV	"The Cost of Freedom" Transliteration: "Jiyū no Daishō" (Japanese: 自由の代償)	February 23, 2007 (2007-02-23)
Covers the events of Gundam SEED Destiny Phases 43 to 50 and "Final Plus".