What is the Dodai Kai?

The Dodai Kai is a mass production sub-flight system from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Dodai Kai would be operated by the AEUG and Karaba during the Gryps War and First Neo Zeon War for a wide variety of operations.

What was the Dodai Kai developed from?

The Dodai Kai was developed from Dodai YS. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Dodai Kai evolution tree.

Which factions operated the Dodai Kai?

The Dodai Kai was operated by Karaba and Anti Earth Union Group.

Which Gundam series does the Dodai Kai appear in?

The Dodai Kai appears in 18 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return, Mobile Suit Gundam F90 and Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report (plus 12 more).

Which Gundam games is the Dodai Kai in?

The Dodai Kai is playable in 4 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the Dodai Kai?

Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the Dodai Kai, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Dodai Kai — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

Dodai Kai at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985)
Developed from: Dodai YS
Gunpla kits: 2 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/dodai-kai

Dodai Kai Mass Production Sub-Flight System from Gundam Universal Century — Dodai Kai

The Dodai Kai is a mass production sub-flight system from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The Dodai Kai is a sub-flight system (SFS) used in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ.

Within the story, the Dodai Kai first appears in 0087 U.C. and was last seen in 0122 U.C.

The Dodai Kai was developed from Dodai YS. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The Dodai Kai has appeared in 22 Gundam releases across 1985–2024, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return and Mobile Suit Gundam F90 and 17 more.

It was fielded by Karaba and Anti Earth Union Group.

2 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the Dodai Kai, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles.

Specifications

Classification: Mass Production Sub-Flight System
Production type: Mass production
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon
First seen: 0087 U.C.
Last seen: 0122 U.C.

Production Timeline

The Dodai Kai has appeared in 18 releases from 1985 to 2024.

1985 — Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga) — Manga
1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam — TV Anime · 50 episodes (debut)
1985 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga) — Manga
1988 — Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return — Other
1990 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90 — TV Anime
2005 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report — Manga
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.: The Bonds of the Bloodline — TV Anime
2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Novel) — Novel
2010 — Advance of Zeta: The Traitor to Destiny — Other
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn — OVA · 7 episodes
2010 — MSV-R: The Return of Johnny Ridden — MS Variation · 1 episodes
2011 — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define — TV Anime
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories — Other
2014 — Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link — Other · 1 episodes
2017 — Mobile Suit Moon Gundam — TV Anime
2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam F90: Fastest Formula — TV Anime
2021 — Mobile Suit Gundam Pulitzer -Amuro Ray Beyond the Aurora- — Manga
2024 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom — TV Anime

Games featuring the Dodai Kai

The Dodai Kai is playable in 4 Gundam games.

2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C.
2010 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs.
2012 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost
2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON

Development Lineage

Developed from

Dodai YS

Operators: Karaba, Anti Earth Union Group

Dodai Kai Model Kits

2 catalogued model kits for the Dodai Kai (plus 6 figures and other collectibles):

HGUC 1/144 Dodai Kai — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2019 · ¥1,296
HG 1/144 Dodai Kai (21st Century Real Type Ver.) — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2019

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Frequently asked questions about the Dodai Kai

What is the Dodai Kai?: The Dodai Kai is a mass production sub-flight system from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It is considered canon within the franchise. The Dodai Kai would be operated by the AEUG and Karaba during the Gryps War and First Neo Zeon War for a wide variety of operations.
What was the Dodai Kai developed from?: The Dodai Kai was developed from Dodai YS. Its full development lineage is mapped on the Dodai Kai evolution tree.
Which factions operated the Dodai Kai?: The Dodai Kai was operated by Karaba and Anti Earth Union Group.
Which Gundam series does the Dodai Kai appear in?: The Dodai Kai appears in 18 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985): Mobile Suit Gundam Zeta (Manga), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Manga), Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Return, Mobile Suit Gundam F90 and Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Day After Tomorrow - From Kai Shiden´s Report (plus 12 more).
Which Gundam games is the Dodai Kai in?: The Dodai Kai is playable in 4 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam Climax U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs., Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs. Full Boost and Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxi Boost ON. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the Dodai Kai?: Yes — 2 model kits are catalogued for the Dodai Kai, alongside 6 figures and other collectibles, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the Dodai Kai above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse Dodai Kai Gunpla kits & merchandise (8). Reference: Gundam Wiki.