What is the MS-04 Bugu?

The MS-04 Bugu is a mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic, Inc. Yashima Heavy Industrial (Machine Gun). It is considered canon within the franchise. Zeonic, Inc. followed up on its development of the YMS-03 Waff prototype with the much refined MS-04 Bugu. To respond flexibly to close combat, the upper attachment was eliminated.

What was the MS-04 Bugu developed from?

The MS-04 Bugu was developed from YMS-03 Waff. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-04 Bugu evolution tree.

Which Gundam series does the MS-04 Bugu appear in?

The MS-04 Bugu appears in 5 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001): Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga), Mobile Suit Discovery, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin MSD Cucuruz Doan's Island and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Advent of the Red Comet.

Which Gundam games is the MS-04 Bugu in?

The MS-04 Bugu is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001), not in a game.

Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-04 Bugu?

Yes — 4 model kits are catalogued for the MS-04 Bugu, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

MS-04 Bugu — Specifications, Lineage & Appearances

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MS-04 Bugu at a glance

Timeline: Universal Century
First appearance: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001)
Developed from: YMS-03 Waff
Gunpla kits: 4 catalogued

Interactive development tree and full data sheet: www.mobilesuit.dev/mobile-suit/ms-04-bugu

MS-04 Bugu Mobile Suit from Gundam Universal Century — MS-04 Bugu

The MS-04 Bugu is a mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic, Inc. Yashima Heavy Industrial (Machine Gun). Within the franchise it is considered canon.

The MS-04 Bugu (MS-04 ブグ, MS-04 Bugu?) is a mobile suit featured in the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin MSD Cucuruz Doan's Island manga, the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin OVA, its television recut, and the Mobile Suit Discovery design series. Developed by Zeonic from the YMS-03 Waff , tests were conducted at the Dark Colony in U.C. 0077 . In U.C. 0078, Ramba Ral's Bugu fought in the Battle of Mare Smythii .

The MS-04 Bugu was developed from YMS-03 Waff. Both directions are mapped on the interactive tree above.

The MS-04 Bugu has appeared in 7 Gundam releases across 2001–2019, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001). Later appearances include Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield, Mobile Suit Discovery, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin MSD Cucuruz Doan's Island and 2 more.

It was fielded by Autonomous Republic of Zeon, Space Defense Force and Y-02 Development and Training Team.

4 Gunpla model kits have been catalogued for the MS-04 Bugu.

Specifications

Model number: MS-04
Classification: Mobile Suit
Manufacturer: Zeonic, Inc. Yashima Heavy Industrial (Machine Gun)
Universe: Universal Century
Canon status: canon

Production Timeline

The MS-04 Bugu has appeared in 5 releases from 2001 to 2019.

2001 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) — Manga · 1 episodes (debut)
2015 — Mobile Suit Discovery — Other
2015 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin — OVA · 7 episodes
2016 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin MSD Cucuruz Doan's Island — TV Anime
2019 — Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Advent of the Red Comet — TV Anime · 13 episodes

Games featuring the MS-04 Bugu

The MS-04 Bugu is playable in 2 Gundam games.

2006 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield
2018 — Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2

Development Lineage

Developed from

YMS-03 Waff

Operators: Autonomous Republic of Zeon, Space Defense Force, Y-02 Development and Training Team

MS-04 Bugu Model Kits

4 catalogued model kits for the MS-04 Bugu:

HG 1/144 MS-04 Bugu (Ramba Ral) [Theatrical Clear Color Ver.] — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2017 · ¥2,000
HG 1/144 MS-04 Bugu — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2017 · ¥1,836
HG 1/144 MS-04 Bugu (Ramba Ral) — HG grade · 1/144 · released 2016 · ¥1,836
HGGTO MS-04 Bugu — HG grade · 1/144 · ¥1,700

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Frequently asked questions about the MS-04 Bugu

What is the MS-04 Bugu?: The MS-04 Bugu is a mobile suit from the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It was manufactured by Zeonic, Inc. Yashima Heavy Industrial (Machine Gun). It is considered canon within the franchise. Zeonic, Inc. followed up on its development of the YMS-03 Waff prototype with the much refined MS-04 Bugu. To respond flexibly to close combat, the upper attachment was eliminated.
What was the MS-04 Bugu developed from?: The MS-04 Bugu was developed from YMS-03 Waff. Its full development lineage is mapped on the MS-04 Bugu evolution tree.
Which factions operated the MS-04 Bugu?: The MS-04 Bugu was operated by Autonomous Republic of Zeon, Space Defense Force and Y-02 Development and Training Team.
Which Gundam series does the MS-04 Bugu appear in?: The MS-04 Bugu appears in 5 Gundam releases, debuting in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001): Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga), Mobile Suit Discovery, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin MSD Cucuruz Doan's Island and Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Advent of the Red Comet.
Which Gundam games is the MS-04 Bugu in?: The MS-04 Bugu is playable in 2 Gundam games: Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds of the Battlefield and Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2. It originally appeared in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin (Manga) (2001), not in a game.
Are there Gunpla model kits of the MS-04 Bugu?: Yes — 4 model kits are catalogued for the MS-04 Bugu, listed with grade, scale and release year on its Gunpla page.

Explore the full interactive development tree for the MS-04 Bugu above, or browse every Gundam mobile suit. Browse MS-04 Bugu Gunpla kits & merchandise (4). Reference: Gundam Wiki.