Gihren

Gihren Zabi is a prominent fictional character in the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam metaseries, appearing as a primary antagonist in the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime and its related media. He is the eldest son of the Zabi family, the ruling dynasty of the Principality of Zeon. Gihren is depicted as a charismatic and ruthless leader, deeply committed to Zeon's ideology of space-based independence and the superiority of Spacenoids. He holds significant military and political power within the Principality, serving as the Minister of Defense and later as Supreme Commander of the Zeon space forces.

Throughout the One Year War, Gihren is instrumental in orchestrating Zeon's war efforts against the Earth Federation. He is known for his masterful propaganda and his ability to inspire fanatical loyalty in his troops. Despite his strategic acumen, Gihren is also portrayed as arrogant and dismissive of his siblings, particularly his younger brother Garma. His ambition and unwavering belief in his own righteousness often blind him to the realities of the war and the suffering it causes. Gihren's actions are central to many of the major conflicts and tragedies of the One Year War, making him a pivotal figure in the narrative of Mobile Suit Gundam. His ultimate fate is tied to the downfall of the Zabi family and the conclusion of the war.