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{{Infobox animanga/Header
| name = Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
| image = Gundamdestinyfirstdvd.jpg
| caption = Cover of the first ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny'' DVD featuring [[Shinn Asuka]] and the mobile suit ZGMF-X56S Impulse Gundam in the background
| ja_kanji = 機動戦士ガンダム{{ruby|SEED|シード}} {{ruby|DESTINY|デスティニー}}
| ja_romaji = Kidō Senshi Gandamu Shīdo Desutinī
| genre = [[Drama]], [[mecha]], [[military]], [[tragedy]]
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type            = tv series
| director        = [[Mitsuo Fukuda]]
| producer        =
| writer          = [[Chiaki Morosawa]]
| music           = [[Toshihiko Sahashi]]
| studio          = [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]]
| licensee        = {{English anime licensee|NA= [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]]}}
| network         = [[Japan News Network|JNN]] ([[MBS TV|MBS]], [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]])
| network_en      ={{English anime network
|CA = [[YTV (Canadian TV channel)|YTV]] ([[Bionix (TV programming block)|Bionix]])
}}
| first           = October 9, 2004
| last            = October 1, 2005
| episodes        = 50
| episode_list    = List of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny episodes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Video
| type            = tv film
| title           = Final Plus: The Chosen Future
| director        = [[Mitsuo Fukuda]]
| producer        = 
| writer          = [[Chiaki Morosawa]]
| music           = [[Toshihiko Sahashi]]
| licensee        = {{English anime licensee|NA= Sunrise}}
| network         = [[Japan News Network|JNN]] ([[MBS TV|MBS]], [[Tokyo Broadcasting System|TBS]])
| studio          = [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]]
| released        = December 25, 2005
| runtime         = 47 minutes
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type         = manga
| title        =
| author       = Masatsugu Iwase
| publisher    = [[Kodansha]]
| publisher_en = {{English manga publisher|NA= [[Del Rey Manga]]}}
| magazine     = [[Comic BomBom]]
| first        = November 26, 2004
| last         = April 26, 2006
| volumes      = 4 
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type      = manga
| title     = Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge
| author    = Chimaki Kuori
| publisher = [[Kadokawa Shoten]]
| magazine  = [[Gundam Ace]]
| first     = February 25, 2005
| last      = October 29, 2006
| volumes   = 5
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Print
| type         = manga
| title        = Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge Desire
| author       = Chimaki Kuori
| publisher    = [[Kadokawa Shoten]]
| publisher_en =
| magazine     = [[Gundam Ace]]
| first        = June 26, 2007
| last         = October 26, 2007
| volumes      = 2
| volume_list  =  
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Other
| title           = Related
| content         = 
* ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition]]'' (films)
* ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray]]'' (manga)
* ''Mobile Suite Gundam SEED Eclipse'' (manga)
* ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom]]'' (film)
}}
{{Infobox animanga/Footer}}
{{nihongo|'''''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny'''''|機動戦士ガンダム{{ruby|SEED|シード}} {{ruby|DESTINY|デスティニー}}|Kidō Senshi Gandamu Shīdo Desutinī|lead=yes}} is an [[anime]] television series, a direct sequel to ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED]]'' by [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]] and the overall tenth installment in the ''[[Gundam]]'' franchise.<ref name="Bandai Namco Filmworks">{{cite web |url=https://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/international/work/detail.php?cid=152 |title=MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED DESTINY｜List of Works |website=Sunrise International |publisher=Bandai Namco Filmworks |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> It retains most of the staff from ''Gundam SEED'', including Director [[Mitsuo Fukuda]].<ref name="機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY">{{cite web |url=https://www.tbs.co.jp/tbschannel/linemup/anime/2007026.html |title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY |website=TBSチャンネル |publisher=TBSテレビ |language=ja |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> Set two years after the original ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'', the plot follows the new character [[Shinn Asuka]], a soldier from the Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty, or ZAFT, composed of humans born genetically enhanced labelled as Coordinators.<ref name="Bandai Namco Filmworks"/> 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. The series spanned 50 episodes, aired in Japan from October 2004 to October 2005, on the [[Japan News Network]] television stations [[Tokyo Broadcasting System]] and [[MBS TV|Manichi Broadcasting System]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mbs.jp/mbs-anime/years/2004/ |title=2004年放送作品 |website=MBSアニメヒストリー |publisher=毎日放送 |language=ja |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref><ref name="機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY"/>

In December 2005, Sunrise aired a special episode that remade the events from the series' last episode.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sunrise-inc.co.jp/international/work/detail.php?cid=152 |title=MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED DESTINY｜List of Works（Related Title: Final Plus） |website=Sunrise International |publisher=Bandai Namco Filmworks |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> A series of four films compiling the series has also been released in Japan.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20060301/bandai.htm |title=ガンダムSEED DESTINY、総集編4部作のDVD発売決定 |website=AV Watch |publisher=Impress |date=2006-03-01 |language=ja |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20060524/bandai.htm |title=ガンダムSEED DESTINY、総集編4部作DVDの発売日が決定 |website=AV Watch |publisher=Impress |date=2006-05-24 |language=ja |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gundam-seed.net/sped/ |title=『機動戦士ガンダムSEED & SEED DESTINY スペシャルエディション』公式サイト |website=GUNDAM.SEED 公式 |publisher=Bandai Namco Filmworks |language=ja |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> ''Gundam SEED'' was adapted into various [[manga]] adaptations and [[light novels]] published by [[Kodansha]] and [[Kadokawa Shoten]]. [[Bandai Entertainment]] licensed the series for North America release, and has published it in DVD volumes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/JAN064050 |title=MS GUNDAM SEED DESTINY VOL 1 DVD |website=PreviewsWorld |publisher=Diamond Comic Distributors |date=2006-03-15 |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> The series also aired on television in Canada, while the compilation films were also released in DVDs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Gundam-Seed-Destiny-TV-Movie/dp/B0017LGQKO |title=Gundam Seed Destiny TV Movie [DVD] |website=Amazon (product listing) |date=2008-06-17 |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> The first manga was licensed and published by [[Del Rey Manga]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://icv2.com/articles/comics/view/7904/del-rey-nabs-gundam-seed-destiny-manga |title=Del Rey Nabs 'Gundam Seed Destiny' Manga |website=ICv2 |date=2005-12-06 |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> Various types of merchandising have also been released, including CD soundtracks and video games. In 2013, a HD remaster of the series was released by Sunrise.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.gundam.info/news/video-music/news_video-music_20130125_67138p.html |title=Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY HD Remaster streaming and broadcast dates announced! |website=GUNDAM.INFO |date=2013-01-24 |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref>

''Gundam SEED Destiny'' became highly popular in Japan, having sold over one million DVD volumes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20051128/bandai.htm |title=「ガンダムSEED DESTINY」のDVDが累計100万枚を突破 |website=AV Watch |publisher=Impress |date=2005-11-28 |language=ja |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> and soundtracks topping charts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20060301/bandai.htm |title=ガンダム作品がオリコンの1/2位を独占 |website=AV Watch |publisher=Impress |date=2006-03-01 |language=ja |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> The series was also the winner of the [[Anime Grand Prix]] in both 2004 and 2005 polls.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.suruga-ya.jp/product/detail/ZNAWO21142 |title=アニメージュ 2005年6月号 |website=駿河屋 |publisher=エーツー |language=ja |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B000F7DC52 |title=アニメージュ 2006年6月号 |website=Amazon.co.jp（商品ページ） |language=ja |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> Critical reception has also been positive with focus on the themes and events occurring throughout the series. However, ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' has often been compared with its predecessor for sharing similar situations with the director's cut OVA having helped to improve an ending that was felt to be weak.

A sequel film titled ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom]]'' was released in January 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.gundam.info/about-gundam/series-pages/seedfreedom/product/ |title=The official website for the movie "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" |website=GUNDAM.INFO |publisher=Bandai Namco Filmworks |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref>

==Plot==
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''Gundam SEED Destiny'' sets the story two years after the original series and it starts when the leader from Orb, [[Cagalli Yula Athha]], reunites with the PLANTs' Supreme Council chairman [[Gilbert Durandal]] to discuss the construction of new mobile suits made for the military organization ZAFT. Three of them are stolen by a group called Phantom Pain, which is controlled by the Blue Cosmos terrorist organization. Cagalli's bodyguard [[Athrun Zala]] joins ZAFT pilot [[Shinn Asuka]] to stop them.<ref name="Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Official Website">{{cite web|title=Story Introduction|url=http://www.gundamofficial.com/worlds/ce/destiny/story/index.html |publisher=[[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]]|access-date=August 21, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061101152153/http://www.gundamofficial.com/worlds/ce/destiny/story/index.html|archive-date=November 1, 2006}}</ref> During the fight, ZAFT's battleship [[Minerva class battleship|Minerva]] is ordered to destroy the ruins of a space colony to prevent it from crashing into Earth. They find out that rogue ZAFT soldiers are controlling the colony in order to crash it into Earth.<ref name="Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Official Website"/> After failing to completely destroy the colony, a second war starts between the factions, the Earth Alliance and ZAFT, once news has spread that ZAFT soldiers caused the colony to collide on Earth. The neutral country of Orb allies with the Earth Alliance, with the former having also joined Blue Cosmos. This leads these three faction to confront the ZAFT soldiers several times, with Athrun having returned there.

Later in the war, the Archangel battleship interferes in the fights between ZAFT and the Earth Alliance's faction. Allied with the Archangel, Cagalli fails to stop her country from fighting and the Archangel intervenes. Athrun becomes disaffected after Gilbert Durandal orders the destruction of his friend [[Kira Yamato]] and the Archangel, deeming them as enemies. He defects with [[Meyrin Hawke]] when Durandal frames him as a traitor. Cagalli is able to regain leadership from Orb, causing the Blue Cosmos' members to flee to space. The leader of Blue Cosmos, [[Lord Djibril]], orders the super weapon Requiem to be fired which destroys several space colonies of PLANT, resulting in many deaths. The crew of the Minerva successfully kills Lord Djibril and capture the Requiem. Gilbert Durandal then announces the "Destiny Plan", a plan where a person's job or task will be based on their genetics, and uses the Requiem to destroy anyone who opposes him. This brings Shinn and the crew of the Minerva into direct conflict with the Archangel faction. Kira and Athrun with their new mobile suits and their allies, defeat the ZAFT forces and destroy the Requiem. Durandal is killed by one of his own followers, [[Rey Za Burrel]].

The series' ending was expanded in both the original video animation and the last compilation film.<ref name="maniaova">{{cite web|title=Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Final Plus|author=Cruz, Luis|date=April 2, 2008|url=http://www.mania.com/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-final-plus_article_80128.html|access-date=April 29, 2011|publisher=Mania Entertainment|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810145653/http://www.mania.com/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-final-plus_article_80128.html|archive-date=August 10, 2011}}</ref> Soon after Durandal's death, the Earth Alliance, ZAFT, and the Orb Union meet to end the war, with [[Lacus Clyne]] acting as the negotiator. After fighting between each other various time in their mobile suits, Kira and Shinn meet in person for the second time and promise to join forces for a better future.

==Production==
''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny'' was first announced in July 2004 in Japanese magazines. Earlier, voice actor [[Tomokazu Seki]] had stated he was working on a popular show with fans hinting it was related to ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED''.<ref>{{cite web|title=More Gundam Seed|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-07-06/more-gundam-seed|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=July 6, 2004|access-date=June 5, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120728225111/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-07-06/more-gundam-seed|archive-date=2012-07-28}}</ref> Next month, the first trailer from the series was hosted online in its official website.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gundam SEED Destiny Trailer|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-08-24/gundam-seed-destiny-trailer|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=April 8, 2004|access-date=June 5, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717121424/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-08-24/gundam-seed-destiny-trailer|archive-date=2012-07-17}}</ref> Before the series' premiere, staff member Kabashima Yousuke gave hints about Shinn's character, telling that the ''Gundam SEED Destiny''{{'}}s protagonist would be a character not seen in the prequel, and he would have a thin appearance.<ref>{{cite book |title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED RGB ILLUSTRATIONS "DESTINY" |url=https://www.e-hon.ne.jp/bec/SA/Detail?refShinCode=0100000000000031754180&Action_id=121&Sza_id=F3|year=2006 |publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]] |isbn=978-4-04-853992-0|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190415081718/https://www.e-hon.ne.jp/bec/SA/Detail?refShinCode=0100000000000031754180&Action_id=121&Sza_id=F3|archive-date=2019-04-15 }}</ref> The main staff from ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'' remained in ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' including director [[Mitsuo Fukuda]].<ref name="credits">{{cite web |url=http://www.gundamofficial.com/worlds/ce/destiny/credits/index.html |title=Credits |access-date=2008-03-23 |work=GundamOfficial |publisher=Bandai America Incorporated|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120904073807/http://www.gundamofficial.com/worlds/ce/destiny/credits/index.html|archive-date=2012-09-04}}</ref> When the series was premiering in Japan, Fukuda stated that unlike ''Gundam SEED'', the sequel would not focus on Kira's and Athrun's relationship, but on Shinn's involvement in the war. He addressed that such conflict would happen in the series, but refrained from giving its reasons. In order to add more entertainment to the series, the staff also worked on the fight scenes between mobile suits. Shinn's character was meant to contrast Kira's in regards to their involvement across the series, but as Kira did, he would also go through a major development.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gundam-seed-d.net/special/inter_01.html|script-title=ja:福田己津央 監督インタビュー 04.0925|access-date=May 4, 2011|publisher=Sunrise|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080111183039/http://www.gundam-seed-d.net/special/inter_01.html|archive-date=January 11, 2008}}</ref>

Kira's inclusion in ''Destiny'' was made in order to tell a story from three people's point of views: Kira's, Athrun's and Shinn.<ref>『機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY 公式ガイドブック3 -誓いの宇宙-</ref> The director lamented that from the three protagonists, Kira was the least explored character during the making of the series alongside two other characters with major importance: Durandal and Lacus.<ref>{{cite book|title=Great Mechanic DX25 Futabasha|year=2013|pages=22–27|publisher=双葉社 |isbn=978-4575464757}}</ref> Fukuda described Kira in ''SEED Destiny'' as a person who runs away from fights often despite his feelings for Orb. His characterization was made to change briefly across the story as Kira faced Gilbert Durandal's ideals and became a person more compromised with war in contrast to his original pacifist persona after this incarnation was challenged by multiple other characters in regards to his actions on the battlefield.<ref>{{cite book|title=ロマンアルバム 機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY-デスティニー編-|year=2006|publisher=Tokuma Shoten|isbn=9784197202430}}</ref>

==Media==

===Anime===
{{See also|List of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny episodes}}
''Gundam SEED Destiny'' had its premiere broadcast in Japan on October 9, 2004, at 6:00&nbsp;p.m. on the [[Japan News Network]] television stations [[Tokyo Broadcasting System]] and [[Mainichi Broadcasting System]] replacing the first ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist]]'' anime series and ended on October 1, 2005. In December 2005, a special episode called ''Final Plus: The Chosen Future'' aired in Japan. The episode is mainly a remake of episode 50, extending the series' ending. The series was collected in a total of thirteen DVD volumes that were released in Japan from February 24, 2005, to February 24, 2005.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Neowing | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2115| title=Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Vol.1|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730074058/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2115|archive-date=2012-07-30|access-date=2019-04-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | publisher=Neowing | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2127| title=Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Vol.13|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730045033/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2127|archive-date=2012-07-30|access-date=2019-04-15}}</ref> A DVD box from the television series that also included the special episode was released on April 9, 2010.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Neowing | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-3805| title=Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny DVD Box |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721061744/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-3805|archive-date=2012-07-21|access-date=2019-04-15}}</ref>

The series was licensed by [[Bandai Entertainment]] for the North American market. The English adaptation was produced by Bandai Entertainment in association with [[The Ocean Group]] and the English-language dub was recorded at Ocean Studios. The series was released on twelve DVDs in North America in uncut bilingual format between March 14, 2006, and January 8, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bandai-ent.com/products/video_detailsd678.html?id=536|title=Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (V.1) |access-date=June 7, 2011|publisher=[[Bandai Entertainment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423022658/http://www.bandai-ent.com/products/video_detailsd678.html?id=536|archive-date=April 23, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bandai-ent.com/products/video_details8db0.html?id=716|title=Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (V.12) |access-date=June 7, 2011|publisher=[[Bandai Entertainment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080423022618/http://www.bandai-ent.com/products/video_details8db0.html?id=716|archive-date=April 23, 2008}}</ref> The Final Plus episode was announced to have been licensed in July 2007,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-07-21/bandai-goes-geass|title=Bandai Entertainment Adds Code Geass, Three More Anime (Updated) |date=July 1, 2007|publisher=Anime News Network |access-date=June 9, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731164353/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-07-21/bandai-goes-geass|archive-date=2012-07-31}}</ref> with a single DVD released on April 15, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bandai-ent.com/products/video_details28cf.html?id=745|title=Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Final Plus|access-date=June 7, 2011|publisher=[[Bandai Entertainment]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080421130347/http://www.bandai-ent.com/products/video_details28cf.html?id=745|archive-date=April 21, 2008 }}</ref> Two "Anime Legends" DVD boxes volumes from the series were later released on January 13, 2009, and May 19, 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001K98MIM/|title=Gundam Seed Destiny Anime Legends, Vol. 1 |website=Amazon |date=13 January 2009 |access-date=June 7, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190415083126/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001K98MIM/|archive-date=2019-04-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001K98MKU/|title=Gundam Seed Destiny Anime Legends, Vol. 2 (2009) |website=Amazon |date=19 May 2009 |access-date=June 7, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190415083219/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001K98MKU/|archive-date=2019-04-15}}</ref> ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' began its Canadian broadcast on [[YTV (Canadian TV channel)|YTV]]'s [[Bionix (TV programming block)|Bionix]] programming block on March 9, 2007, at 9:30&nbsp;p.m. YTV did not air the special recap episode, "Edited".<ref name="DestinyOnYTV">{{cite web |url=http://www.animeondvd.com/news/pr.php?pr_view=942 |title=Gundam Seed Destiny To Premiere On Canada's YTV March 9th |access-date=2007-12-28 |publisher=Anime on DVD }}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On January 11, 2008, ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' was moved to the 10:30&nbsp;p.m. Bionix timeslot starting with episode 40, switching timeslots with ''[[Bleach (manga)|Bleach]]''. On March 28, 2008, it ended its first run. In 2007, the series was available [[Video on demand|on demand]] from May through June with [[Comcast Cable]] in the United States.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prleap.com/pr/80768/ |title=Anime Selects Returns To AX With More Interactive Shows! |publisher=PR Leap |access-date=2008-01-11|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911133156/http://www.prleap.com/pr/80768/|archive-date=2012-09-11}}</ref> In July 2007, only episodes 1 to 22 have been aired and was thought to be discontinued on Comcast Cable; however, in September 2007, it has been made available again, this time with the English-dubbed version. Comcast Cable aired the 50th English episode at the end of February 2008. Due to the closure of Bandai Entertainment, the series has been out-of-print. On October 11, 2014, at their 2014 [[New York Comic Con]] panel, Sunrise announced they will be releasing all of the Gundam franchise, including ''Gundam SEED'' and ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' in North America though distribution from [[Right Stuf Inc.]], beginning in Spring 2015.<ref name="Right Stuf">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-10-11/sunrise-partners-with-right-stuf-to-release-gundam-franchise-stateside/.79830|title=Sunrise Partners with Right Stuf to Release Gundam Franchise Stateside|publisher= [[Anime News Network]]|date=2014-10-11|access-date=2014-10-12|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141011180715/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-10-11/sunrise-partners-with-right-stuf-to-release-gundam-franchise-stateside/.79830|archive-date=2014-10-11}}</ref> Sunrise released the HD remaster of SEED Destiny in North America with a brand new English dub produced by [[NYAV Post]] on November 9, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-08-11/sunrise-to-release-gundam-seed-gundam-seed-destiny-with-new-english-dub/.120036|title=Sunrise to release Gundam SEED, Destiny with New English Dub|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=August 11, 2017|access-date=August 11, 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190415083759/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-08-11/sunrise-to-release-gundam-seed-gundam-seed-destiny-with-new-english-dub/.120036|archive-date=2019-04-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-09 |title=North American Anime, Manga Releases, November 7–13 |url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-11-09/north-american-anime-manga-releases-november-7-13/.179402 |access-date=2023-08-08 |website=Anime News Network |language=en}}</ref>

In November 2012, Sunrise announced through the last remastered episode of ''Gundam SEED'' a ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' HD remaster project.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Anime News Network | access-date=November 16, 2012 | url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-11-16/gundam-seed-destiny-hd-remaster-project-announced| title=Gundam Seed Destiny HD Remaster Project Announced |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130117023524/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-11-16/gundam-seed-destiny-hd-remaster-project-announced|archive-date=2013-01-17}}</ref> Shortly afterwards, director Mitsuo Fukuda announced in his Twitter account that the final episode of the HD rerelease would combine elements from the original finale with the ''Special Edition'' compilation films.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Twitter| access-date=November 29, 2012 | url= https://twitter.com/fukuda320/statuses/269452083843981312| title=ＤＥＳＴＩＮＹは終わり方が3Ver.あるので、今回のリマスターで、確定させるつもりです>^_^<|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121217190623/https://twitter.com/fukuda320/statuses/269452083843981312|archive-date=2012-12-17}}</ref>

''[[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer]]'' is an [[original net animation]] side-story to ''Gundam SEED Destiny'',  and began streaming on July 14, 2006. A DVD containing all three episodes was released on November 24, 2006, in Japan.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Neowing | access-date=2009-08-18 | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2719 | title=Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E.73 Stargazer|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120801054959/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2719|archive-date=2012-08-01}}</ref>

===Compilation films===
{{main|Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition}}
A film version of the TV series was released as ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition'', which retells the story in four 90 minute parts. Unlike the ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Special Edition]]'' films, this retelling of ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' is focused on [[Athrun Zala]]'s [[Perspective (cognitive)|point of view]]. Its four DVD volumes were released from May 25, 2006, to February 23, 2007.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Neowing | access-date=June 7, 2011| url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2515| title=Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Special Edition I|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120804005116/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2515|archive-date=2012-08-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | publisher=Neowing | access-date=June 7, 2011| url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2518| title=Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Special Edition Kanketsu Hen Jiyu no Daisho|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120728155058/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-2518|archive-date=2012-07-28}}</ref> A DVD box of both ''Gundam SEED: Special Edition'' and ''Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition'' was released in Japan on February 25, 2010.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Neowing | access-date=June 7, 2011| url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-4056|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730110304/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=BCBA-4056|archive-date=2012-07-30| title=G-SELECTION Mobile Suit Gundam SEED / SEED DESTINY Special Edition DVD Box}}</ref> ''Gundam SEED: Special Edition'' was licensed for North America by [[Bandai Entertainment]] and was released on bilingual DVDs between June 17, 2008, and January 13, 2009.<ref name="movie1">{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017LGQKE/ |title=Gundam Seed Destiny, TV Movie 1 |website=Amazon |date=17 June 2008 |access-date=June 7, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190415084738/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017LGQKE/|archive-date=2019-04-15}}</ref><ref name="movie4">{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001K98MIC/|title=Gundam Seed Destiny: TV Movie 4 |website=Amazon |date=13 January 2009 |access-date=June 7, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190415084900/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001K98MIC/|archive-date=2019-04-15}}</ref> Sunrise will release ''Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition'' in conjunction with Right Stuf Inc. beginning in 2015.<ref name="RightStuf">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-10-11/sunrise-partners-with-right-stuf-to-release-gundam-franchise-stateside/.79830|title=Sunrise Partners With Right Stuf to Release Gundam Franchise Stateside|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=2014-10-11|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141011180715/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-10-11/sunrise-partners-with-right-stuf-to-release-gundam-franchise-stateside/.79830|archive-date=2014-10-11}}</ref>

===Theatrical film===
{{Main|Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom}}

Although a plot was written, production did not go ahead on the ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' theatrical film. It would have been the first full-length film within the ''Gundam'' metaseries since ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam F91]]'' (1991),<ref name="Sunrise"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-05-08/gundam-seed-destined-for-movie|title=Gundam Seed Destined for Movie|access-date=June 9, 2011 |date= May 8, 2006|publisher=Anime News Network|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130117033009/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-05-08/gundam-seed-destined-for-movie|archive-date=2013-01-17}}</ref> but because of the delays the [[Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer|''Mobile Suit Gundam 00'' film]] instead held that mantle. This film was first announced on May 6, 2006, at the Sony Music Anime Fes' 06 with a brief clip featuring the characters [[Shinn Asuka]], [[Cagalli Yula Athha]], [[Lacus Clyne]], [[Kira Yamato]], and [[Athrun Zala]]. After the Sony Music Anime Fes' 06, Sunrise announced the film on their website.<ref name="Sunrise">{{cite web|url=http://www.sunrise-anime.jp/seed-d_news/index.php?offset=10|title=Theatrical edition ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'' (tentative name) production announced|access-date=August 11, 2009|date=May 7, 2006|publisher=Sunrise|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505080417/http://www.sunrise-anime.jp/seed-d_news/index.php?offset=10|archive-date=May 5, 2009|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

[[Houko Kuwashima]], voice actress of character [[Stella Loussier]], has stated on her "SEED Club blog" that the character will somehow also have a role in the film. Lacus, [[Yzak Joule]], and [[Dearka Elsman]] will return as members of the PLANT Supreme Council and Kira, Shinn, and [[Lunamaria Hawke]] will be part of the ZAFT military.<ref name="MGA_0507">{{cite journal|title="DATA GUNDAM" file|journal=Monthly Gundam Ace|date=May 2007|language=ja}}</ref>

In the April 2008 edition of the ''[[Animage]]'' magazine, writer [[Chiaki Morosawa]] explained that although she has managed to complete the outline for the plot, the requirement of continuous treatment for her illness has led to the indefinite postponement of the project. Chiaki Morosawa later died on February 19, 2016.<ref name="GSK">{{cite web |url=https://geekspin.co/gundam-seed-destiny-movie/ |title = The long-delayed Gundam Seed Destiny movie is making progress • GEEKSPIN| date=9 September 2019 }}</ref> However, Takanori Nishikawa mentioned at the Gundam 40th Fes. “Live-Beyond” concert in 2019 that he was told by a staff member that the film was still in pre-production.<ref name="GSK"/> On May 28, 2021, the film was announced as being in production.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gundam SEED's Film Sequel, New Game, New Manga Confirmed|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-05-28/gundam-seed-film-sequel-new-game-new-manga-confirmed/.173326 |publisher=[[Anime News Network]] |access-date=October 28, 2021 |date=May 28, 2021}}</ref> It was released in January 2024.

===Manga===
Several [[manga]] series based on the ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' story have been released. The first one, sharing the same title, was written and illustrated by Masatsugu Iwase from November 26, 2004 to April 26, 2006. It was published in four ''[[tankōbon]]'' volumes from April 22, 2005, to June 23, 2006, by [[Kodansha]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3491994|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY (1)|publisher=Kodansha|language=ja|access-date=June 8, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322123506/http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3491994|archive-date=March 22, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3492478|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY (4)|publisher=Kodansha|language=ja|access-date=June 8, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322123605/http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3492478|archive-date=March 22, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Del Rey Manga]] licensed this manga for release in North America in December 2005.<ref>{{cite web|title=Del Rey Acquires Gundam SEED Destiny Manga|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-12-07/del-rey-acquires-gundam-seed-destiny-manga|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=December 7, 2005|access-date=June 8, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721101012/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-12-07/del-rey-acquires-gundam-seed-destiny-manga|archive-date=2012-07-21}}</ref> The volumes were published between June 27, 2006, and July 31, 2007.<ref>{{cite book |title=Gundam Seed Destiny, Vol. 1|isbn=0345492749|last1=Yadate|first1=Hajime|last2=Iwase|first2=Masatsugu|last3=Tomino|first3=Yoshiyuki|year=2006|publisher=Del Rey Books }}</ref><ref>{{cite book |title=Gundam Seed Destiny, Vol. 4|isbn=978-0345492777|last1=Yatate|first1=Hajime|last2=Tomino|first2=Yoshiyuki|last3=Iwase|first3=Masatsugu|date=31 July 2007|publisher=Random House Publishing }}</ref>

Chimaki Kuori also wrote ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge'' that tells the events of the anime from the viewpoint of Athrun Zala. [[Kadokawa Shoten]] published the series in a total of five volumes released between April 26, 2005, and October 26, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200501000299|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY THE EDGE 1|publisher=Kadokawa Shoten|language=ja|access-date=June 8, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120903133437/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200501000299|archive-date=2012-09-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200608000152|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY THE EDGE 5|publisher=Kadokawa Shoten|language=ja|access-date=June 8, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120803170414/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200608000152|archive-date=2012-08-03}}</ref> After the end of the series, Kuori has released several chapters focusing on the other characters in the series under the name of ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge Desire''. The first volume of this series was released on June 26, 2007, and the second on February 26, 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200703000227|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY THE EDGE Desire 1|publisher=Kadokawa Shoten|language=ja|access-date=June 8, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120804131621/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200703000227|archive-date=2012-08-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200712000047|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY THE EDGE Desire 2|publisher=Kadokawa Shoten|language=ja|access-date=June 8, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120910002554/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200712000047|archive-date=2012-09-10}}</ref> A manga version of ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray]]'' was written by Tomohiro Chiba and illustrated by [[Kōichi Tokita]], and published in ''[[Gundam Ace]]'' magazine. It was collected in four volumes from January 25, 2005 to June 26, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200412000008|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY ASTRAY (1)|publisher=Kadokawa Shoten|language=ja|access-date=June 8, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120917113252/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200412000008|archive-date=2012-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200509000299|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY ASTRAY (4)|publisher=Kadokawa Shoten|language=ja|access-date=June 8, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120906073529/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/comic/bk_detail.php?pcd=200509000299|archive-date=2012-09-06}}</ref> Later another side story was created called ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Frame Astrays''.

===CDs===
{{Main|Music of Cosmic Era}}
Numerous soundtrack and character [[compact disc|CDs]] have been released for the series by [[Victor Entertainment]]. Three soundtrack albums featuring music composed by [[Toshihiko Sahashi]] were released during the 2004-2005 series run. These were the ''Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Original Soundtrack''s, numbered by [[Roman numeral]]s from ''I'' through ''III''. ''Soundtrack I'' contained a new song by Rie Tanaka and was released on December 16, 2004,<ref>{{cite web | year=2004 | work=CDJapan.co.jp | access-date=2009-08-14 | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61555 | title=CD Japan – Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK I|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723150906/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61555|archive-date=2012-07-23}}</ref> ''Soundtrack II'' included a new song by Houko Kuwashima and was released on April 21, 2005,<ref>{{cite web | year=2005 | work=CDJapan.co.jp | access-date=2009-08-14 | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61600 | title=CD Japan – Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY O.S.T 2|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120801093819/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61600|archive-date=2012-08-01}}</ref> and ''Soundtrack III'' contained series theme music by [[Yuki Kajiura]] and was released on August 24, 2005.<ref>{{cite web | year=2005 | work=CDJapan.co.jp | access-date=2009-08-14 | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61610 | title=CD Japan – Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK III|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120801093819/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61600|archive-date=2012-08-01}}</ref> Additionally, a fourth soundtrack, ''Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Original Soundtrack IV'', which contained selected music from the series score, was released on February 2, 2006.<ref>{{cite web | year=2006 | work=CDJapan.co.jp | access-date=2009-08-14 | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61791 | title=CD Japan – Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Original Soundtrack IV|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120802213004/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61791|archive-date=2012-08-02}}</ref> The first-press versions of all four soundtracks included a deluxe plastic box container, which replaced the standard jewel case for the standard release versions. An orchestral album of selections from the series score, ''Kokyo Kumikyoku Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny'', was released on December 16, 2005, and featured performances by the [[London Symphony Orchestra]].<ref>{{cite web | year=2005 | work=CDJapan.co.jp | access-date=2009-08-16 | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61830 | title=CD Japan – Kokyo Kumikyoku Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721143427/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61830|archive-date=2012-07-21}}</ref> Besides the soundtracks, six character ''Suit'' CDs were released featuring songs and spoken drama sequences. They acted as a follow-up to the six CDs released for ''Gundam SEED''.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=Neowing | access-date=June 8, 2011 | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61830 | title=Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY suits CD Vol.6 Shinn Asuka x Destiny |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721143427/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61830|archive-date=2012-07-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | publisher=Neowing | access-date=June 8, 2011 | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61615| title=Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY suits CD Vol.10 Kira Yamato x Strike Freedom Gundam|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120721094342/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-61615|archive-date=2012-07-21}}</ref>

A total of four sets of opening and ending theme songs were used in ''Gundam SEED Destiny''. In similar fashion to the original ''Gundam SEED'', the songs were performed by a mix of high-profile and up-and-coming artists. As before, a number of the featured songs became top-charting singles such as [[T.M.Revolution]]'s "Ignited".<ref>{{cite web | date=2004-11-10 | work=Anime News Network | access-date=2009-08-14 | url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-11-10/t.m-revolution-gundam-single-hits-no.1-in-japan | title=T.M. Revolution Gundam Single Hits #1 in Japan|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913033916/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-11-10/t.m-revolution-gundam-single-hits-no.1-in-japan|archive-date=2012-09-13}}</ref> The third opening theme, ''Bokutachi no Yukue'' was performed by fifteen-year-old newcomer [[Hitomi Takahashi (singer)|Hitomi Takahashi]], and released on April 13, 2005.<ref>{{cite web | year=2005 | publisher=CDJapan | access-date=August 15, 2009| url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SRCL-5900 | title=CD Japan – Bokutachi no Yukue ("Gundam SEED DESTINY" Intro Theme) (Hitomi Takahashi)|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729175145/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SRCL-5900|archive-date=2012-07-29}}</ref> The selection of the previously unknown Takahashi mirrored that of [[Nami Tamaki]], who was chosen to sing the third opening theme for the original ''Gundam SEED''.<ref>{{cite web | date=February 4, 2005 | publisher=Anime News Network | access-date=August 14, 2009| url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-02-04/gundam-seed-destiny-theme-to-be-sung-by-15-year-old | title=Gundam Seed Destiny Theme to be Sung by 15-Year-Old|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120722005639/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-02-04/gundam-seed-destiny-theme-to-be-sung-by-15-year-old|archive-date=2012-07-22}}</ref> Additionally, two insert songs that were used in ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' achieved strong sales and popularity. These include ''Honoo no Tobira'', performed by [[FictionJunction Yuuka]].<ref>{{cite web | publisher=CDJapan.co.jp | access-date=August 16, 2009| url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-35883 | title=CD Japan – Honoo no Tobira (from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY") (FictionJunction Yuuka)|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120801125552/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-35883|archive-date=2012-08-01}}</ref> and ''vestige'', performed by T.M.Revolution.<ref name="CD Japan vestige">{{cite web | publisher=CDJapan | access-date=August 16, 2009 | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ESCL-2667 | title=CD Japan – vestige ("Moible Suit Gundam SEED Destiny" Theme Song) (T.M.Revolution)|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130218193312/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ESCL-2667|archive-date=2013-02-18}}</ref>

Two compilation albums including the credit themes and insert songs were also released, as well as an additional album including music from both ''Gundam SEED'' and ''Gundam SEED Destiny''. The first compilation disc, ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Complete Best'', was released on May 7, 2006, and included all eight themes with remixes.<ref>{{cite web |publisher=CDJapan| access-date=August 16, 2009| url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SMCL-113 | title=CD Japan – Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Complete Best|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723174833/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SMCL-113|archive-date=2012-07-23}}</ref> A deluxe version of this same album which included a box and a DVD containing the opening and ending animation footage was also released. A two-disc set, ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED – SEED DESTINY Best: THE BRIDGE'', contained music from both series as well as the character ''Suit'' series and was released on November 22, 2006. The first-press version of this album included a booklet, art card, and poster.<ref>{{cite web | publisher=CDJapan | access-date=August 16, 2009 | url= http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-62050 | title=CD Japan – Mobile Suit Gundam SEED – SEED DESTINY Best: THE BRIDGE|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730162805/http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-62050|archive-date=2012-07-30}}</ref>

===Video games===
{{see also|List of Gundam video games}}
Various video games based on ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' have been released. For the [[PlayStation 2]] there were ''[[Gundam Seed: Federation vs. Z.A.F.T.|Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED Destiny: Rengou vs ZAFT]]'', and ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/2005/09/01/104,1125569505,42855,0,0.html|title=『機動戦士ガンダムSEED 連合vs.Z.A.F.T.』がプレイステーション2に見参！|access-date=May 6, 2011|date=September 3, 2005|publisher=Famitsu|language=ja|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730185707/http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/2005/09/01/104,1125569505,42855,0,0.html|archive-date=July 30, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/mobilesuitgundamseeddestiny/index.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssimilargames&tag=similargames%3Btitle%3B1|title=Generation of C.E.(PS2) |access-date=June 9, 2011|publisher=GameSpot|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730221732/http://www.gamespot.com/kidou-senshi-gundam-seed-destiny-generation-of-c/platform/ps2/|archive-date=2012-07-30}}</ref> ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny: Federation vs. Z.A.F.T. II|Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED Destiny: Rengou vs ZAFT II Plus]]'' was originally released as an [[arcade game]] under the name ''Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny: Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T. II,'' and later ported to PS2. The PS2 port was released on December 7, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/gundamseeddestinyrengouvszaftiiplus/similar.html?mode=versions|title=Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED Destiny: Rengou vs. Z.A.F.T. II Plus Related Games|access-date=2019-04-16|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124005728/http://www.gamespot.com/kidou-senshi-gundam-seed-destiny-rengou-vs-z-a-f/related/platform/ps2/|archive-date=2013-01-24|publisher=GameSpot}}</ref> For the [[PlayStation Portable]] it was released ''[[Gundam Seed: Federation vs. Z.A.F.T.|Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED: Rengou vs ZAFT Portable]]'', while for the [[Game Boy Advance]] it was released a game with the series' same title on November 25, 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/gba/action/gundamseeddestiny/news/6108036/bandai-developing-new-gundam-seed-title-for-game-boy-advance?tag=newsfeatures%3Btitle|title=Bandai developing new Gundam Seed title for Game Boy Advance |access-date=June 9, 2011|publisher=GameSpot|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124081556/http://www.gamespot.com/gba/action/gundamseeddestiny/news/6108036/bandai-developing-new-gundam-seed-title-for-game-boy-advance?tag=newsfeatures;title|archive-date=2013-01-24}}</ref>

Various crossover games have also been released. These include the Gundam's franchise games  ''[[Dynasty Warriors: Gundam]]'', ''[[Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2]]'', ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Gundam]]'', and the [[SD Gundam]] series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1218076_1407.html|title=アーケードに先駆けて、新規モビルスーツが登場!!『機動戦士ガンダム ガンダムVS.ガンダム』|access-date=May 6, 2011|date=September 22, 2008 |publisher=Famitsu|language=ja|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729153559/http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1218076_1407.html|archive-date=2012-07-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201010/07034460.html|script-title=ja:『ガンダム無双３』進化したゲームシステムを紹介！|access-date=May 7, 2011|date=October 7, 2010 |publisher=Famitsu|language=ja|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123050453/http://www.famitsu.com/news/201010/07034460.html|archive-date=2013-01-23}}</ref> Other series include the [[Super Robot Wars]], debuting with ''[[Super Robot Wars Z]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.famitsu.com/news/201101/07037542.html|script-title=ja:『Ｚ』の続編がついに始動!!『第2次スーパーロボット大戦Ｚ 破界篇』|access-date=January 7, 2011|date=July 27, 2010 |publisher=Famitsu|language=ja|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731084908/http://www.famitsu.com/news/201101/07037542.html|archive-date=2012-07-31}}</ref> Another game featuring ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' characters is ''[[Another Century's Episode R]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/05/21/ace_r_release_date/|title=Another Century's Episode R Dated|access-date=April 25, 2011|date=May 21, 2010|publisher=Andriasang|author=Gantayat, Anoop|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100524150937/http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/05/21/ace_r_release_date/|archive-date=May 24, 2010}}</ref>

===Other merchandise===
The anime has been adapted into a series of five [[light novels]] by Riu Goto who previously wrote the ''Gundam SEED'' novels adaptation and published by [[Kadokawa Shoten]]. The first volume was released on March 1, 2005, and the last on April 1, 2006.<ref name="Novel-1">{{cite web|url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/lnovel/bk_detail.php?pcd=200409000062|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY(1)|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|language=ja|access-date=August 23, 2009|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120804024607/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/lnovel/bk_detail.php?pcd=200409000062|archive-date=2012-08-04}}</ref><ref name="Novel-5">{{cite web|url=http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/lnovel/bk_detail.php?pcd=200510000039|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY(5)|publisher=[[Kadokawa Shoten]]|language=ja|access-date=August 23, 2009|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130219002028/http://www.kadokawa.co.jp/lnovel/bk_detail.php?pcd=200510000039|archive-date=2013-02-19}}</ref> Kodansha also published three series of magazines under the label of "Official File" that focus on characters' and mobile suits' analysis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3671550|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY OFFICIAL FILE フェイズ 01|publisher=[[Kodansha]]|language=ja|access-date=June 9, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322123616/http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3671550|archive-date=March 22, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3671526|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY OFFICIAL FILE キャラ 01|publisher=[[Kodansha]]|language=ja|access-date=June 9, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404204249/http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3671526|archive-date=April 4, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3671518|title=機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY OFFICIAL FILE メカ 01|publisher=[[Kodansha]]|language=ja|access-date=June 9, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404204308/http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3671518|archive-date=April 4, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

==Reception==
The series has been highly popular in Japan, having won the ''[[Animage]]'' [[Anime Grand Prix]] awards for best anime in the 2004 and 2005 polls. In both of these polls, Athrun Zala, Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne have also topped the most popular characters categories, with the last episode and the OVA also occupying their own category.<ref name="2004 rank">{{cite web|title=＞＞第27回アニメグランプリ ［2005年6月号］|url=http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_2005.html|date=June 2005|publisher=[[Animage]]|access-date=August 11, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627174422/http://animage.jp/old/gp/gp_2005.html|archive-date=June 27, 2009}}</ref><ref name="2005 rank">{{cite web|title=トップ ＞ 第28回アニメグランプリ ［2006年6月号］（現在位置）|url=http://animage.jp/gp_new/index.html|date=June 2006|publisher=[[Animage]]|access-date=August 11, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120711054258/http://animage.jp/gp_new/index.html|archive-date=July 11, 2012}}</ref> DVD sales have been good, with various of them appearing in official Japanese rankings.<ref>{{cite web | date=January 1, 2008| publisher=Anime News Network | access-date=June 5, 2011| url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-01-01/best-selling-anime-of-2007| title=Japanese Animation DVD Ranking: Top 20 DVDs of 2007|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120629094435/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-01-01/best-selling-anime-of-2007|archive-date=2012-06-29}}</ref> In November 2005, Bandai Visual announced that ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' had sold over one million DVD volumes in Japan.<ref>{{cite web | date=November 28, 2005| publisher=Anime News Network | access-date=June 5, 2011| url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-11-28/destiny-ships-1-million-dvds| title=Destiny Ships 1 Million DVDs|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718200545/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-11-28/destiny-ships-1-million-dvds|archive-date=2012-07-18}}</ref> Soundtracks have also been popular with both themes from [[T.M. Revolution]] and [[Nami Tamaki]] topping Oricon charts during their release.<ref>{{cite web | date=October 10, 2004| publisher=Anime News Network | access-date=June 7, 2011| url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-11-10/t.m-revolution-gundam-single-hits-no.1-in-japan| title=T.M. Revolution Gundam Single Hits #1 in Japan|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120913033916/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2004-11-10/t.m-revolution-gundam-single-hits-no.1-in-japan|archive-date=2012-09-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | date=May 9, 2006| publisher=Anime News Network | access-date=June 7, 2011| url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-05-09/gundam-theme-hits-no.5-on-oricon| title=Gundam Theme Hits #5 on Oricon|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120718212045/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-05-09/gundam-theme-hits-no.5-on-oricon|archive-date=2012-07-18}}</ref><ref name="ANN Top 10 Theme Songs - 2005">{{cite web | date=2005-12-20 | work=Anime News Network | access-date=2009-08-14 | url= http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-12-20/top-10-anime-theme-songs-of-2005 | title=Top 10 Anime Theme Songs of 2005|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723193459/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-12-20/top-10-anime-theme-songs-of-2005|archive-date=2012-07-23}}</ref> In the [[Recording Industry Association of Japan]]'s awards, ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' was the winner in the category of animation album.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=McClaire |first=Steve|title=Anime Nation Boosts Japan's Music Broad|magazine=Billboard|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]] |year=2006|page=38|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OBYEAAAAMBAJ&q=gundam+seed+destiny&pg=PA38 |issn=0006-2510|archive-url=https://archive.today/20190416084029/https://books.google.ru/books?id=OBYEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA38&dq=gundam+seed+destiny&hl=es&ei=UOLwTZneBNPUgAekmpjcBA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=book-preview-link&redir_esc=y%23v=onepage&q=gundam%20seed%20destiny&f=false|archive-date=2019-04-16}}</ref> In the Anime Nation's top selling DVDs, the twelfth ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' volume ranked ninth.<ref>{{cite web| publisher=Anime Nation| access-date=June 5, 2011| url=http://www.animenation.net/blog/2008/10/08/2008-blockbusters-revealed/| title=2008 Blockbusters Revealed| date=October 8, 2008| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007014505/http://www.animenation.net/blog/2008/10/08/2008-blockbusters-revealed/| archive-date=October 7, 2011| url-status=dead| df=mdy-all}}</ref>

Critical reception for ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' has been positive but it was often compared with ''Gundam SEED''. ''Gundam SEED''{{'}}s backstory was noted to be essential for the plot of ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' to the point that Maria Lin considered that it was required to watch the former to fully understand the series.<ref name="dvdtalk">{{cite web |title=Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny, Vol. 2
|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/23879/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-vol-2/|date=September 18, 2006|author=Houston, Don|publisher=DVD Talk|access-date=April 26, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130121201157/http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/23879/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-vol-2/|archive-date=2013-01-21}}</ref><ref name="anifringe"/> The new cast of characters was well-received with the relationship between Rey Za Burrel and Neo Roanoke bringing speculations regarding their identities due to how it mirrored one from ''Gundam SEED''.<ref name="dvdtalk"/><ref name="anifringe">{{cite journal |title=Destiny Fulfilled|url=http://www.animefringe.com/magazine/2005/03/feature/04.php|date=March 2005|author=Lin, Maria|journal=Animefringe |volume=3 |issue=11|access-date=April 19, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120730222828/http://www.animefringe.com/magazine/2005/03/feature/04.php|archive-date=2012-07-30}}</ref> However, initial reaction to lead character Shinn Asuka has been mixed due to his antagonistic personality and how some of the new and returning characters overshadowed his role in the series.<ref name="maniafirst">{{cite web|title=Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #01|author=Cruz, Luis|date=March 19, 2006|url=http://www.mania.com/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-vol-01-also-wbox_article_77940.html|access-date=April 29, 2011|publisher=Mania Entertainment|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110424211142/http://www.mania.com/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-vol-01-also-wbox_article_77940.html|archive-date=April 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Paul">{{cite web |title=Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny DVD 1: Artbox + CD|author=Fargo, Paul|date=August 15, 2006|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gundam-seed-destiny/dvd-1|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=April 29, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731022832/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gundam-seed-destiny/dvd-1|archive-date=2012-07-31}}</ref> While at some points Shinn's role and relationships were found entertaining,<ref>{{cite web|title=Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #05|author=Cruz, Luis|date=December 5, 2006|url=http://www.mania.com/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-vol-05_article_78785.html|access-date=April 29, 2011|publisher=Mania Entertainment|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110424210532/http://www.mania.com/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-vol-05_article_78785.html|archive-date=April 24, 2011}}</ref><ref name="ross"/> UK Anime's Ross Liversidge liked how returning character Kira Yamato took bigger role in the series as he was more likable.<ref name="ross">{{cite web |title=Anime Review: Gundam Seed Destiny 06 – 09|url=http://www.uk-anime.net/anime/Gundam_Seed_Destiny_06_-_09.html|date=January 6, 2008 |author=Liversidge, Ross|publisher=UK Anime Network|access-date=April 14, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120915095411/http://www.uk-anime.net/anime/Gundam_Seed_Destiny_06_-_09.html|archive-date=2012-09-15}}</ref>

Still, the themes from the series have also been praised for being entertaining and debatable despite also sharing it with other Gundam series.<ref name="anifringe"/><ref>{{cite web | date=2009-06-24 | last=Coulter | first=Bryce | work=Mania.com | access-date=2009-08-18 | url=http://www.mania.com/gundam-seed-destiny-part-1-anime-legends-edition_article_111146.html | title=Gundam Seed Destiny Part 1 (Anime Legends Edition) | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627144617/http://www.mania.com/gundam-seed-destiny-part-1-anime-legends-edition_article_111146.html | archive-date=2009-06-27 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Chris Beveridge from Mania Entertainment further commented on this, stating that while it brings parallels other series, ''Gundam SEED Destiny''{{'}}s themes are "also done well enough that it stands firmly on its own."<ref>{{cite web | date=2006-01-13 | last=Beveridge | first=Chris | work=Mania Entertainment | access-date=2009-08-18 | url= http://www.mania.com/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-collection-1_article_78059.html | title=Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Collection 1|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130111065530/http://www.mania.com/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-collection-1_article_78059.html|archive-date=2013-01-11}}</ref> The last episodes were criticized for bringing situations similar to the ones from the ending of ''Gundam SEED''. In contrast, the fight scenes occurring in these episodes were praised alongside the emotional impact brought by some scenes.<ref name="lastuk">{{cite web |title=Anime Review: Gundam Seed Destiny 10|author=Liversidge, Ross|date=June 1, 2008|url=http://www.uk-anime.net/anime/Gundam_Seed_Destiny_10.html|access-date=April 29, 2011|publisher=UK Anime Network|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120919121453/http://www.uk-anime.net/anime/Gundam_Seed_Destiny_10.html|archive-date=2012-09-19}}</ref><ref name="Mania.com Vol. 12 - Cruz">{{cite web | date=2008-03-28 | last=Cruz | first=Luis | work=Mania.com | access-date=2009-08-20 | url=http://www.mania.com/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-vol-12-also-wspecial-edition_article_80035.html | title=Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #12 (also w/special edition) | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090831092251/http://www.mania.com/mobile-suit-gundam-seed-destiny-vol-12-also-wspecial-edition_article_80035.html | archive-date=2009-08-31 | url-status=dead }}</ref> The OVA repraising the events from the series' last episode was praised for explaining events from ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' such as Gilbert Durandal's discussions with Rau Le Creuset. It was also noted make a more satisfying ending, allowing to develop more of their characters with the emotional focus being more explored than in the television series' finale.<ref name="maniaova"/><ref name="final">{{cite web |title=Gundam SEED Destiny: Final Plus DVD|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gundam-seed-destiny-final-plus/dvd|date=May 6, 2008 |author=Kimlinger, Carl|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=April 15, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120719075114/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gundam-seed-destiny-final-plus/dvd|archive-date=2012-07-19}}</ref>

The series' animation was highly praised for the coloring and character designs.<ref name="maniafirst"/> The mobile suits' designs have been well-received despite the fact they transformed, something considered cheesy by [[Anime News Network]]'s Paul Fargo.<ref name="Paul"/> The fight scenes were also noted to be the main focus from the televisions series' last episodes, as they brought entertaining action scenes with the new mechas introduced.<ref name="lastuk"/> However, the OVA was noted to downplay these scenes, with some of them being hard to fully understand.<ref name="final"/> Soundtracks also had praise for bringing enjoyable themes and the return from Nami Tamaki.<ref name="dvdtalk"/> Fargo stated that composer [[Toshihiko Sahashi]] notably improved his scores from ''Gundam SEED'', with artists' opening and ending themes also being entertaining.<ref name="Paul"/> The Japanese voice was noted to bring popular idols such as [[Maaya Sakamoto]], resulting in an enjoyable one.<ref name="Paul"/> On the other hand, response to the English casting was mixed with some actors making appealing portrayals while in other cases poor ones.<ref name="final"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Gundam SEED Destiny TV Movie II: Their Respective Swords DVD|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gundam-seed-destiny-tv-movie-ii/their-respective-swords|date=September 30, 2008 |author=Martin, Theron|publisher=Anime News Network|access-date=April 28, 2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120723014059/http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/gundam-seed-destiny-tv-movie-ii/their-respective-swords|archive-date=2012-07-23}}</ref> Nevertheless, Don Houston from [[DVD Talk]] advised viewers to listen to the English dub rather than the original Japanese version, having noticed that some sound effects were remixed and thus improved the audio.<ref name="dvdtalk"/>

In July 2021, media reporting on the wake of former [[Philippines|Philippine]] [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Benigno Aquino III]] noted that the song “Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru” from the Gundam Suit Destiny series as military honor guards escorted his urn to the front of the [[Ateneo de Manila University]]'s Church of Gesu where his memorial service would be held.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Malasig|first=Jeline|date=2021-07-05|title=Heard during PNoy's wake arrival rites: Instrumental tune from popular mecha anime|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2021/07/05/195268/heard-during-noynoy-aquino-wake-arrival-rites-instrumental-tune-from-popular-mecha-anime/|access-date=2021-07-12|website=Interaksyon|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Late PNoy's live TV sendoff features 'Gundam Seed Destiny' OST|url=https://philstarlife.com/geeky/829810-late-pnoy-s-live-tv-sendoff-features-gundam-seed-destiny-ost?|access-date=2021-07-12|website=l!fe • The Philippine Star}}</ref> This resulted in some speculation that President Aquino, a known gamer, may have been a fan of the series.<ref name=":0" />

==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.gundam-seed-d.net Official ''Gundam SEED Destiny'' Website {{in lang|ja}}]
*[http://www.bandaigames.channel.or.jp/list/ps2_seed_destiny/ Official Website of ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Generation of C.E.''] {{in lang|ja}}
*{{IMDb title|0434694}}
*{{anime News Network|anime|2669}}
*{{anime News Network|manga|6141}}

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