Mikazuki Augus
Mikazuki Augus is the main protagonist of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans. Originating as a child soldier in the Martian private security firm CGS, he becomes the ace pilot and strike unit leader of Tekkadan, founded by his close companion Orga Itsuka. Serving as the primary pilot of the ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos, he leads his comrades through formidable combat skills and unwavering tactical resolve.
Overview
Mikazuki Augus is the main protagonist of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans. Originating as a child soldier in the Martian private security firm CGS, he becomes the ace pilot and strike unit leader of Tekkadan, founded by his close companion Orga Itsuka. Serving as the primary pilot of the ASW-G-08 Gundam Barbatos, he leads his comrades through formidable combat skills and unwavering tactical resolve.
Appearance
Mikazuki is a young man of short stature around 160 cm with short black hair featuring a distinct hair antenna, and blue eyes that change when operating his unit. His back features three implanted Alaya-Vijnana System connectors. Despite a delayed growth pattern, he possesses a muscular, well-trained build. Due to pushing the Alaya-Vijnana System past its boundaries, he suffers impairment in his right eye and right arm, eventually resulting in paralysis down the right side of his body.
Personality
Mikazuki displays a quiet, detachment-like demeanor and rarely shows overt emotion, remaining untroubled by minor matters. However, he is fiercely protective of his companions and treats hostiles with uncompromising lethal force. He relies deeply on Orga Itsuka for guidance, executing directives without internal hesitation or moral conflict. Outside combat, he harbors a simple ambition to become a farmer and frequently enjoys eating Mars palms.
Abilities
Through three Alaya-Vijnana System procedures, Mikazuki possesses extraordinary spatial awareness and mobile weapon control. He proficiently pilots mobile workers and various iterations of the Gundam Barbatos. He exhibits sharp field instincts, such as deploying thruster smoke, recognizing pilots by machine movements, and tracking targets by smell. In combat, he favors heavy blunt weaponry like maces to crush cockpits, handguns, and unlocking system limiters for maximum output.
Background
Orphaned at a young age, Mikazuki survived on the streets before linking up with Orga Itsuka and joining CGS. Following Gjallarhorn's attack, he joined the newly formed Tekkadan to escort Kudelia Aina Bernstein to Earth aboard the Gundam Barbatos. Pushing his body past human limits in encounters like the Mobile Armor Haschmal battle, he sacrificed physical mobility to secure victories. During Tekkadan's final stand, he served as a rear guard to ensure his comrades' escape, fighting until his death inside the cockpit. He leaves behind a son, Akatsuki, born to Atra Mixta.
Relationships
He shares an absolute bond of trust with Orga Itsuka, serving as his primary force on the battlefield. Kudelia Aina Bernstein evolves from a protection target into a close friend who teaches him literacy. He forms a deep personal connection with Atra Mixta, who later raises their son, Akatsuki. He also forms a mentorship relation with Hush Middy, who assists Mikazuki with mobility after his physical functions deteriorate.
Trivia
He stands out among Gundam protagonists for his decisive, uncompromising combat approach and his unique psychological dependency on his commander rather than traditional protagonist angst. On the date the anime's final episode aired, a real-life crescent moon was visible in the night sky over Japan.
