機動戰士Z GUNDAM
Out of the major "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" characters, Captain Bright Noa and Axis leader Haman Karn are featured prominently in "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ"; Hayato Kobayashi, Kamille Bidan, Fa Yuiry, Wong Lee, Yazan Gable, Mineva Lao Zabi, and the children Shinta and Qum are featured in various episodes as well; Sayla Mass, who had appeared in the first series but had no speaking role in "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam", also appeared in several episodes of "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ"; Char Aznable's planned appearance was canceled when Tomino was given the go-ahead to do the "" movie. Yoshiyuki Tomino's original plan for the show which involved Char's return was never revealed, nor does Tomino himself remember it. Also, aside from the openings and story recap/preview episode, Amuro Ray does not make an appearance in the series either.