History Characters / MobileSuitGundamCharsCounterattack

* NotSoDifferent: Amuro may have grown up and still be a NiceGuy under the brooding, but he still has his own issues. For example, his relationship with Chan is stated to be analogous to Char's with Nanai. Since they aren't lovers in the same way, nor is she mothering him, it means Amuro is using her affection for his own purposes (in his case, needing a girl to pilot for, like Frau in the original show or Beltochika in ''Zeta''), and doesn't really have quite the same feelings. The difference, however, is that despite being an awkward, broody introvert, he can still be empathetic and will usually opt for being kind. Char, however, gives up all semblance of trying to overcome his own LackOfEmpathy and abuses his charisma to exploit those around him, not unlike Scirocco.

* NotSoDifferent: Amuro may have grown up and still be a NiceGuy under the brooding, but he still has his own issues. For example, his relationship with Chan is stated to be analogous to Char's with Nanai. Since they aren't lovers in the same way, nor is she mothering him, it means Amuro is using her affection for his own purposes (in his case, needing a girl to pilot for, like Frau in the original show or Beltochika in ''Zeta''), and doesn't really have quite the same feelings (though this mostly applies to the ''Hi-Streamer'' novel and thus the movie - in ''Beltochika's Children'' his relationship with the titular woman is more mutual). The difference, however, is that he still tries his damnest, however much he sucks at it and openly admits it. Char, however, gives up all semblance of trying to overcome his own LackOfEmpathy and abuses his charisma to exploit those around him, not unlike Scirocco.

* {{Sleepyhead}}: She falls asleep rather easily. She falls asleep in the cockpit of the Nu Gundam when she and Amuro take off with it shortly after finished assembly, and then dozes off in the short time between waking Amuro up and waiting for him to finish dressing to go out.

* BirthDeathJuxtaposition: Tells Char she's carrying his child not long before [[spoiler:he goes to his death in battle with Amuro]]. Some of her and Char's descendants become important [[Anime/MobileSuitVictoryGundam later on]].
* DarkAndTroubledPast: Retroactively given one through ''Beyond the Time'', a manga retelling of CCA from her point of view. It's revealed that she [[spoiler:wasn't just a Newtype scientist, but was in fact an actual Newtype candidate at the Augusta Newtype labs, and that she trained with a girl named Angela who had a mental breakdown and died after realizing that her mother never existed]].

* BreakTheCutie: Was a cute boy who went to space to join his father. [[spoiler: The ''[[Literature/MobileSuitGundamHathawaysFlash Hathaway's Flash]]'' novels show that not only he never recovered, but it got EVEN WORSE. Though said only took place after The Novel Verson of Char's Counterattack and not the film, so it may have been Non-Canon. Or at least an AlternateUniverse.]]

* HeroicSacrifice: He is willing to put his life on the line to save others. [[spoiler: he and hundreds of mooks (from both sides no less) die holding back the asteroid that Char aimed at Earth.]]

* NotSoDifferent: Amuro may have grown up and still be a NiceGuy under the brooding, but he still has his own issues. For example, his relationship with Chan is stated to be analogous to Char's with Nanai. Since they aren't lovers in the same way, nor is she mothering him, it means Amuro is using her affection for his own purposes (in his case, needing a girl to pilot for, like Frau in the original show or Beltochika in ''Zeta''), and doesn't really have quite the same feelings (though this mostly applies to the ''Hi-Streamer'' novel and thus the movie - in ''Beltochika's Children'' his relationship with the titular woman is more mutual).

A powerful Newtype, and the daughter of an Earth Federation minister, Quess is a spoiled little girl with no real ability to connect to normal people. When Amuro and the rest of the Londo Bell don't pay enough attention to her, she sets her sights on Char and latches onto him, becoming one of his pilots.

* {{Retirony}}: [[spoiler:In ''Beltochika's Children'' {{novelization}}, [[spoiler:he promise Beltochika to quit piloting MS once Char has been dealt with.]]

* MauveShirt: Astonaige has been a supporting crew-member since Zeta Gundam.

See the ''Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack'' section on [[Characters/CharAznable his character page]].

* TheProtagonist

* [[spoiler:{{Retirony}}]]: In ''Beltochika's Children'' {{novelization}}, [[spoiler:he promise Beltochika to quit piloting MS once Char has been dealt with.]]

%%* AFatherToHisMen: He really tries.
* HappilyMarried: To Mirai Yashima. They're quite happy together, even if his son is a bit of a jerkass.
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Still a stressed-out uptight jerk. Still a genuinely good guy.

%%* TeamDad

%%* JustFriends: Where her relationship with Amuro is at the start of the film.

%%* RelationshipUpgrade: She and Amuro get one shortly before the end of the film.

* FaceHeelTurn: [[spoiler:There's really no other way to describe his murder of Chan, who was on his side and trying to help him.]]

A capable MS pilot with the Londo Bell squadron, Kayra is in a relationship with longtime engineer Astonage.

%%* BoisterousBruiser
* PinkGirlBlueBoy: With her NonActionGuy lover, Astonage.
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: According to a conversation with Astonage it's a kind of Pasta. He offers to cook it when she gets back when she deploys in the Re-GZ.

* [[spoiler:SuddenSequelDeathSyndrome: Dies trying to stop Chan from deploying when the section of the ship he's in is blown up.]]

* [[spoiler:KilledOffForReal: By Amuro, who abruptly shoots him down on his way to Char without even breaking stride.]]

* TrademarkFavoriteFood: According to a conversation with Astonage it's a kind of Pasta. He offers to cook it when she get's back when she deploys in the Re-GZ.

* AcePilot: ''The'' Ace Pilot as far as ''Gundam'' is concerned. Between his Newtype abilities, his thirteen years of experience, his innate talent as a pilot, and his [[BiggerStick ride(s)]], Amuro is effectively untouchable in this film.
** He is also considered the Ace of Ace Pilots within the Universal Century timeline, with creator Yoshiyuki Tomino himself stating that Amuro is the most skilled pilot there is.

* MessianicArchetype: He sacrifices himself to save people from an asteroid and show them "the light" helping them to gain hope. [[spoiler: Works so well that even the enemy mooks join him and his own RedShirt squad.]]

** His also considered the Ace of Ace Pilots as far as the Gundam ''Franchise'' is concerned too. Even the likes of [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED Jesus Yamato]] are considered to be a grade beneath him.

* WeakButSkilled: Amuro's Newtype powers aren't anywhere close to the likes of [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ Judau]], [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Kamille, or Scirocco]], but as an all-round ''pilot'', his skills and experience in Mobile Suit combat leave him virtually unrivaled, and what he lacks in bullshit magical powers ([[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam telekinetically-enhanced Waverider crash]], [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ psychic/friendship-powered BFG]]), his [[AttackDrone Funnels]] are more than enough to [[DeathByAThousandCuts overwhelm any foe]].

** His also considered the Ace of Ace Pilots as far as the Gundam ''Franchise'' is concerned too. Even the likes of [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED Jesus Yamato]] is considered to be a grade beneath him.

** His also considered the Ace of Ace Pilots as far as the Gundam ''Franchise'' is concerned too. Even the likes of [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamSEED Jesus Yamato]] is considered by fans to be a grade beneath him.

* WeakButSkilled: Amuro's Newtype powers aren't anywhere close to the likes of [[Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ Judau]], [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Kamille, or Scirocco]], but as an all-round ''pilot'', his skills and experience in Mobile Suit combat leave him virtually unrivaled, and more than make up for the lack in those powers.

* WeakButSkilled: Amuro's Newtype powers aren't anywhere on the level of the other protagonists and antagonists ([[Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ Judau]], [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Kamille, and Scirocco]] are considered to be some of the most powerful Newtypes), but as an all-round ''pilot'', his skills and experience in Mobile Suit combat leave him virtually unrivaled, and more than make up for the lack in those powers.

* WeakButSkilled: Amuro's Newtype powers aren't anywhere in the level of the other protagonists and antagonists ([[Anime/MobileSuitGundamZZ Judau]], [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam Kamille, and Scirocco]] are considered to be some of the most powerful Newtypes), but as an all-round ''pilot'', his skills and experience in Mobile Suit combat leave him virtually unrivaled, and more than make up for the lack in those powers.

* CombatPragmatist: Amuro has never played fair, and he doesn't start now, exploiting every weakness, and sacrificing weapons and equipment to gain the advantage.

* WeakButSkilled: Amuro's newtype powers aren't anywhere in the level of the previous protagonists and antagonists, yet his skills and experience in Mobile Suit combat leave him virtually unrivaled by any other pilot and more than make up for the lack in those powers.

* GoodOldFisticuffs: In this installment, he goes for these the instant he encounters Char face-to-face again, with an ''infamous'' horse tackle brawl ensuing. It’s so much an Amuro trademark that he only thinks to reach for his also-beloved and ever-present sidearm ''after'' they’ve done some physical violence to each other.

* DyingMomentOfAwesome: [[spoiler: Officially listed as MIA, but through sheer force of will (and PsychicPowers) he managed to stop Axis from being dropped, seemingly at the cost of his own life]].

* MessianicArchetype: He sacrifices himself to save people from an asteroid and show them "the light" helping them to gain hope. [[spoiler: Works so well enemy mooks join him and his own RedShirt squad.]]

* NeverFoundTheBody [[spoiler: He's actually officially listed as just MIA.]] Interpret that as you will.

* ShellShockedVeteran: He's more or less past that stage of his life, but elements of his PTSD from ''Zeta'' still abound.
* SuperPrototype: Despite its flaws, the Nu-Gundam is still one badass machine. ExpandedUniverse documents mention mass-produced versions of the Nu Gundam, but they are inferior and never seem to actually reach production.
%%* TallDarkAndHandsome: He's grown up to have this look.

* AcePilot: ''The'' Ace Pilot as far as ''Gundam'' is concerned. Between his Newtype abilities, his thirteen years of experience, his innate talent as a pilot, and his [[BiggerStick ride]], Amuro is effectively untouchable in this film.
* {{Archenemy}}: He's Char's and vice-versa. This goes back to the One Year War, with only a [[Anime/MobileSuitZetaGundam brief interlude]].
* {{Attack Drone}}s: The Nu Gundam comes equipped with six fin funnels, which he controls using his thoughts and can be used offensively or defensively.

* CurbStompBattle: Tears through most adversaries in seconds with the Nu Gundam. Notably, he shoots Gyunei down more or less as an afterthought.

* FlawedPrototype: The Nu Gundam has some problems that have yet to be ironed out. This does not stop Amuro from kicking all kinds of ass with it. He's so badass that the flaws in question become something of an InformedFlaw.

* InvincibleHero: While he's had some close scrapes in the past, in this film Amuro never even comes close to losing. He and the Nu Gundam go through Neo-Zeon pilots as though they weren't even there, culminating in his epic battle with Char. It takes a continent-sized meteor to finally bring him down.

* [[MidSeasonUpgrade Mid Movie Upgrade]]: From the Re-GZ, a SuperPrototype for a mass-produced version of the Zeta Gundam to his personally designed Nu Gundam, a Newtype-use AceCustom.

* NotSoDifferent: Amuro may have grown up and still be a NiceGuy under the brooding, but he still has his own issues. For example, his relationship with Chan is stated to be analogous to Char's with Nanai. Since they aren't lovers in the same way, nor is she mothering him, it means Amuro is using her affection for his own purposes (in his case, needing a girl to pilot for, like Frau in the original show or Beltochika in ''Zeta''), and doesn't really have quite the same feelings (though this mostly applies to the ''Hi-Streamer'' novel and thus the movie - in ''Beltochika's Children'' his relationship with the titular woman is more or less mutual).

* ProHumanTranshuman: Amuro was one of the first Newtypes, and one of the most powerful ones to grace the Universal Century. Yet despite that, he retains his connection to the human race, and is a major believer in human potential.

* TheProtagonist: Amuro is the most important character in the film, and arguably, the UC timeline itself.
* PsychicPowers: Still one of the strongest Newtypes around. His Nu Gundam is designed to take advantage of this, with a Psychoframe and Fin Funnels. He moves meteors with his mind.

* SeenItAll: After three wars, two of them against Zeon and its remnants, there is nothing that can surprise Amuro anymore.

* WeakButSkilled: Amuro may not be the strongest Newtype, but his piloting skills and experience, and the fact he's the only UC Gundam pilot to utilize the highly complex Funnel weapons system, make him one of the best, if not ''the'' best Gundam pilot bar none.

* DudeMagnet: She attracts a good number of guys, Such as Hathaway and Gyunei. Just not the guys she wants.