The Japanese anime series Mobile Suit Gundam Wing premiered on TV Tokyo, introducing the story of five pilots sent to Earth to fight against oppressive forces in the future.
The manga adaptation of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing began serialization, offering fans another medium to enjoy the story.
The original Mobile Suit Gundam Wing TV anime series completed its run with a total of 49 episodes.
The OVA (Original Video Animation) titled 'Endless Waltz', a sequel to the original series and providing conclusion to the story, was first released.
The theatrical movie version of Endless Waltz was released in Japanese cinemas, featuring remastered animation and additional scenes.
The five Gundam pilots are sent to Earth orbit stations to initiate Operation Meteor against the oppressive United Earth Sphere Alliance and OZ forces.
Heero Yuy destroys a corrupt space colony, marking the start of the Gundam pilots' active resistance against Earth's militarization.
Relena Darlian publicly makes her pacifist beliefs known, advocating for peace and becoming an influential figure during the conflict.
The Gundam pilots unite to defend Heaven's Base and prevent OZ forces from capturing the mobile suit development facility.
Treize leads a coup within OZ to seize control of Earth Sphere military forces and push for his vision of nobility and war honor.
Relena is appointed as Earth's new representative, influencing peace negotiations between Earth and the colonies.
The Gundam pilots confront OZ's leadership aboard the White Fang ship, culminating in a battle that determines the fate of all sides.
Heero takes decisive action ending the conflict but disappears afterward, leaving an ambiguous fate.
Following the conflict, Earth and the colonies begin reconstruction efforts and steps toward lasting peace.