Char Aznable
Char Aznable (シャア・アズナブル) is a
fictional character from the
anime series
Gundam. Char Aznable is also known as
Quattro Bagina,
Edward Mass, but was born with the name
Cassoval Rem Daikun. He is also known as the 'Red Comet', due to the speed at which he destroyed five of the
Earth Federation's Magellan battleships at the Battle of Loum during the
One-Year War. He is the brother of Sayla Mass and the son of Zeon Zum Daikun, the former leader of the
Principality of Zeon. He is a bitter rival to
Amuro Ray and he has a rather peculiar relationship with the
Newtype Lalah Sune.
Char has several recognizable characteristics.
- Blonde Hair
- Often wears red clothing.
- Usually wears a mask or sunglasses to hide his true identity.
The name
Char Aznable is believed to be a reference to French singer and songwriter
Charles Aznavour.
Char Clones
Char Aznable is also responsible for spawning the Char Clone, a character based off similar characteristics to Char in Gundam. That character usually serves the same purpose as Char in the story, as being the primary rival and is usually shrouded in mystery and a mask.