If the Gundam Exia is a master swordsman...
The 00 Raiser is what happens when that swordsman unlocks a whole new level.
Introduced during the second season of Mobile Suit Gundam 00, the 00 Raiser is the combined form of the GN-0000 00 Gundam and the support craft known as the O Raiser. While the 00 Gundam was already an extraordinary machine, its twin GN Drive system pushed the limits of contemporary technology and created stability challenges that needed to be overcome.
Enter the O Raiser.
And suddenly everything clicks.
What makes the 00 Raiser so legendary is the way it transforms immense power into usable performance. The O Raiser stabilizes the Twin Drive System, allowing the machine to operate at its true potential. The result is a mobile suit capable of extraordinary speed, incredible offensive power, and feats that begin to blur the line between advanced technology and science fiction magic.
Which is saying something in Gundam.
The Twin Drive System generates vast quantities of GN particles, enabling the 00 Raiser to perform maneuvers and attacks that leave other mobile suits struggling to keep up. Whether engaging enemy forces in close combat or unleashing devastating ranged attacks, the machine consistently feels like it's operating on an entirely different level.
Because it often is.
Visually, the 00 Raiser is magnificent. The added O Raiser components give the machine a broader, more heroic silhouette while preserving the sleek aesthetic that made Exia so beloved. The result feels like a natural evolution rather than a complete redesign.
You can still see Exia's DNA.
It's just been upgraded into a legend.
Fans love the 00 Raiser because it represents one of Gundam's most satisfying power evolutions. Unlike some upgrades that appear out of nowhere, the 00 Raiser's development feels earned. It solves a real problem, advances the story, and reinforces the themes of cooperation and understanding that sit at the heart of Gundam 00.
And it looks incredible doing it.
The machine also plays a crucial role in some of the series' most memorable moments, helping elevate Gundam 00 from a story about armed intervention into something far more ambitious.
That's a pretty impressive resume.
Also... yeah... if your mobile suit requires a second aircraft just to help contain its full power, you've probably built something special.
