Gundam Build Fighters (2013)

Action · Animation · Comedy

Sei Iori is a Gunpla builder whose family runs a hobby shop in a small town. He aspires to be a Gunpla Battle champion like his father, but despite his exceptional building skills, he lacks the combat abilities to compete with other contestants. Then one day, he meets a mysterious boy named Reiji, who helps him improve his confidence in participating in Gunpla Battles. Together, Sei and Reiji battle their way to the 7th Gunpla Battle World Tournament.

IMDb rating: 7.2 (429 votes)
Episode average: 8.3 +1.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2013)

8.34 avg 25 episodes 8.4 → 9.6

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Sei to Reiji	8.4	19
2	Kurenai no Suisei	7.7	15
3	Furu Pakkeji (Full Package)	7.5	14
4	Ganpura Aidoru Kirara (Gunpla Idol Kirara)	8.0	14
5	Saikyo Biruda (The Strongest Builder)	7.7	14
6	Tatakau Wake (A Reason to Battle)	8.9	14
7	Sekai no Jitsuryoku (World-Level Ability)	7.7	13
8	Ai Senshi-tachi (Encounters of Fighters)	7.6	11
9	Sozo no Tsubasa (Wings of Imagination)	8.5	11
10	Kaimaku! Sekai Taikai (The World Tournament Begins)	8.7	10
11	Rowaiyaru (Battle Royal)	7.9	12
12	Disuchaji (Discharge)	8.4	10
13	Batoru Wepon (Battle Weapon)	8.0	10
14	Kodonemu Shi (Codename: C)	8.0	10
15	Faita no Kagayaki (Fighter's Radiance)	9.0	11
16	Saikai, Chichi yo? (Dad, We Meet Again?)	8.6	10
17	Kokoro no Katachi (Model of the Heart)	8.6	11
18	Buraddo Haundo (Bloodhounds)	8.2	9
19	Asutorei no Yaiba (Astray's Blade)	8.5	11
20	Uragiri no Aira (Aila's Betrayal)	8.7	10
21	Kirameku Ryushi no Naka de (Amid the Glittering Particles)	8.8	11
22	Meijin Basasu Meijin (Meijin vs. Meijin)	8.0	10
23	Ganpura Ibu (Gunpla Eve)	8.0	11
24	Daku Mata (Dark Matter)	9.4	16
25	Yakusoku (Promise)	9.6	16