Letz Cofan
Letz Cofan is a supporting character from the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, debuting in the original Mobile Suit Gundam series. Introduced as one of the three war orphans taken aboard the Earth Federation assault carrier White Base during the One Year War, he functions as a youthful presence among the crew. Following the conflict, he is adopted by Hayato Kobayashi and Fraw Bow, taking the surname Kobayashi. He continues to appear in subsequent works including Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Overview
Letz Cofan is a supporting character from the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, debuting in the original Mobile Suit Gundam series. Introduced as one of the three war orphans taken aboard the Earth Federation assault carrier White Base during the One Year War, he functions as a youthful presence among the crew. Following the conflict, he is adopted by Hayato Kobayashi and Fraw Bow, taking the surname Kobayashi. He continues to appear in subsequent works including Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Appearance
Visually associated features include short brown hair, alongside portrayals with black, blonde, or red hair, and blue eyes. He has depictions with dark skin and facial hair. His attire and accessories include a hat, helmet, ribbon or hair ribbon, belt, military uniform, and spacesuit.
Personality
Energetic and spirited, Letz forms a tight-knit trio with his fellow war orphans. Though prone to playful antics aboard the ship, he displays surprising courage when faced with danger. As he grows, he demonstrates a caring attitude toward his adoptive family, showing mature consideration for his loved ones.
Abilities
Despite his youth, Letz contributes to operations, such as boarding a Gunperry alongside Fraw and the other orphans during a search for Amuro Ray. He helped locate and disarm timed explosives planted at Jaburo. During the battle of A Baoa Qu, he demonstrated a latent telepathic sensitivity that aided in guiding Amuro to safety.
Background
Orphaned during the opening turmoil of the One Year War, Letz was taken in by the crew of the White Base alongside Katz and Kikka. Surviving the tragic conflict, he was officially adopted by Hayato Kobayashi and Fraw Bow after the war, changing his name to Letz Kobayashi. In later years, he remains close to his adoptive family and visits Amuro Ray during the latter's period of confinement.
Relationships
He shares a bond with Katz Kobayashi and Kikka Kobayashi, his fellow orphans from the White Base who later become his adoptive siblings. He is raised by his adoptive parents, Hayato Kobayashi and Fraw Bow. He also maintains a close emotional connection to Amuro Ray.
Trivia
His full name shifts from Letz Cofan to Letz Kobayashi following his post-war adoption. Beyond the original television anime, he appears in the A New Translation film trilogy for Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam as well as spin-off manga titles such as Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer.