Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin is a manga and anime adaptation that reimagines the original Mobile Suit Gundam storyline with updated artwork, expanded character backstories, and a deeper look at the events leading up to the One Year War. It follows key figures such as Char Aznable, Sayla Mass, and the members of the Zabi family, presenting a more detailed version of the Universal Century setting. The MSD subtitle refers to a related side-story line, but the main master title is The Origin.