Land of Promised Dreams
I off-handily suggest a humorous idea for Gundam SEED and it snowballs within an day. The blog got a good 4500+ hits yesterday, which is anywhere of the range of 1000-2000 more hits than the norm. The power of the internet huh?
Of course being the egoistical kind of guy I am, I’ve checked out what others have thought of thanks to my small idea. I think srb of the Animesuki forums summed up the idea of a Gundam spin-off the best with the following:
The story will take place at an upper class Junior High and High School, the Zodiac Institute of Knowledge or whatever we will call it where many children of government officials and rich people attend school. Three year high school system.
Athrun (Year 3 HS): Our hero! Coming from a rich and influental family, he’s the guy that everyone wants to be or be with, and he has the girl that everyone wants to be or be with. Being Athrun Zala seems to be great, but when his old friend Kira Yamato transfers to his school, things are about to change… Is ridiculously nervous around all girls except Lacus. Enjoys working with technology and is head of the Computer Club, the club with the next highest female member count in the school. Does archery outside of school and is also the team captain of the school’s football (americans: soccer) club. Position: Central defender, nicknamed “Aegis”.
Lacus (Year 3 HS): Athrun’s fiancée, and one of the school idols. While she likes Athrun a great deal, she has been having thoughts about whether or not it’s for the best that their marriage has been decided by their parents. A strong willed but gentle girl. Is rarely seen without the company of her “Pink-chan”, a new-model easy-carry laptop casemodded by Athrun. Is in the school choir.
Kira (Year 3 HS): Athrun’s best friend who has been studying abroad for a while has transferred to the Zodiac Institute of Knowledge. Seems to have a talent for attracting women that is only surpassed by Athrun’s. A bit naivë but charming (what to do with Torii?). Has a crush on Frey and joins the Computer club. Also joins the football club as a striker. A smart and innovative player he’s nicknamed Kira “Strike” Yamato.
Frey (Year 2 HS): The girl that everyone wants to be or be with… if it weren’t for Lacus. Insecure and extremely dependant upon her father after her mother’s death, she constantly tries to act stronger than she really is. Is best friends with Miriallia Haww. Is head of the fashion club and head cheerleader.
Miriallia (Year 3 HS): The girl next door… for Frey Alster, she literally is. Friends since childhood, she’s an assertive and dependable girl. In a steady relationship with Tolle Koenig, and is head of the photography club and a cheerleader.
Cagalli (Year 3 HS): Transfers into the school in the middle of the season. Adopted daughter of a foreign government official. Crushes over Kira, but there’s a rude awakening in store for both of them…
Shinn (Year 2 HS): Classmate and friend with Frey and admires Athrun, and is part of the Computer club. He doesn’t know why, but there’s something about Kira that he just doesn’t like… Fiercely protective of his sister and friends. Central midfielder and playmaker in the football club. Develops a crush on Stellar later on as he helps her with her rehabiliation.
Rey Dullindal (formerly Rey za Burrel) (Year 2 HS): Much younger nephew of a teacher and adopted son of the principal, Rey is constantly #1 when it comes to tests and exams. Not near Athrun’s or Kira’s levels, Rey does have quite a number of female admirers at the school thanks to his good looks and oh so soft hair, which he loves more than life itself. Is in the music club and plays piano for the choir. Best friends with Shinn. Team manager of the football club.
Lunamaria Hawke (Year 2 HS): An outgoing and popular girl, Lunamaria has a different view of the dress code than most other students, adding some personal flavour to her uniform but never going too far. Is a member of the fashion club and is a friend of Frey’s. Is a member of the same archery club as Athrun is and has a crush on him. Cheerleader.
Meyrin Hawke (Year 3 JHS): Lunamaria’s younger sister. Is a bit more timid than her older sister and has an inferiority complex towards her. Since the JHS and HS are in the same building she usually hangs out with her sister and her friends. Naturally has a crush on Athrun.
Nicol (Year 3 HS): One of Athrun’s closest friends, he’s the head of the music club and plays the piano. Has already released his first record. Is a striker together with Kira and Yzak in the football club and is nicknamed “Blitz” for his amazing speed.
Yzak (Year 3 HS): Part of Athrun’s group of friends, but he sees him more as a rival than anything else. When Kira joins the football club and takes up position next to him and Nicol as a striker he naturally starts to think of him as a rival as well, and is determined not to let him overshadow him. Despite his effeminate looks Yzak’s tough, real tough - he’s gotten his nickname “Duel” since he’s always the one taking hits for his team mates and roughing up the opponents, as well due to his club - head of the fencing club.
Dearka (Year 3 HS): Another of Athrun’s friends, is a member of the fencing club and plays to Athrun’s right in the three man defender line in the football club. Swears he doesn’t do it on purpose, but all the broken bones opposing teams have suffered at his legs since he started playing for the school in Junior High has earned him the nickname “Buster”.
Meer Campbell (Year 3 HS): Lacus’ most devout follower and confidant, and founder of the “WE LOVE ATHRUN ZALA” club, the club with the highest amount of female members ever in the school’s history. Despite how she admires Lacus, she can’t help but wish that she and Athrun would break up… and then it’s open season. Is in the choir.
Mayu (Year 3 JHS): Friend of Meyrin and often hangs out with her and her sister in their group, which includes her older brother. Unlike most girls she doesn’t have a crush on Athrun, but instead on Kira Yamato… Has a pink cellphone which her brother gave to her (to always be able to contact her, she might get in trouble!).
Stellar Loussier (Year 2 HS): A new transfer, Stellar’s not entirely right in the head after an accident but she’s recuperating at a good rate. Even if her time in class is mostly spent looking out the window at the ocean she’s paying attention at times and being around others, especially Shinn, seems to help her.
Sting and Auel (Year 2 HS): They’re in a parallel class to Shinn. There’ll be more focus on them later on.
Crot, Shani, Oruga: Troubled and bored upperclass kids who do drugs. Will be part of a later story arc.
Tolle, Sai, Kuzzey, Vino and the like: Ordinary students, Tolle is in the football club as the goalkeeper.
Heine Westenfluss, Miguel Aiman (Teacher Assistants): Aspiring teachers who are currently out on a practice run, and with Heine’s father giving a call to old Gil they got a chance to do it at his school. They appear in all classes and generally spread harmony around the school. Both are aspiring musicians as well, and are thinking of forming the duo Heine/Miguel’s Revolution, shortened to HM Revolution.
Rau le Creuset: Uncle of Rey Dullindal and friend of Gilbert Dullindal, he’s an extremely well-qualified teacher, as people with Nobel prizes usually are. However, due to his overqualification and the fact that a lot of his students prefer to gaze at or dream about Athrun Zala he has become rather cynical and has pretty negative thoughts about humanity in general. Teaches physics, biology and mathematics.
Mwu la Flaga: Cousin of Rau le Creuset. Both were raised in the same household by Mwu’s deceased father, but his father always preferred Rau to Mwu. An intense rivalry has developed between them. Almost always has a smile on his face and knows how to make his students enjoy their school life. Teaches P.E and chemistry and promises students he’ll help them make the impossible possible.
Murrue Ramius: Popular female teacher who cares for all her students. Teaches engineering and sexual education. Rumor has it that she has an affair with another male teacher…
Natarle Badgiruel: Strict but compassionate teacher, schooled in the classical arts and raised with old-fashioned discipline. Teaches P.E and English.
Andy Waldfelt: Jovial social studies and civic studies teacher. Has a lock on the cabinet where the faculty coffee maker is stored.
DaCosta: Newest teacher at the school, also teaches social studies and civic studies.
Talia: Vice Principal and drinking buddy of Murrie Ramius.
Arthur: History teacher, loves talking about legends. Not the brightest fellow, but a great memory and knowledge of history.
Murata Azrael: Home economics/business economics teacher who hates all sort of genetically altered food. In order to help achieve a green, pure world he has a prized greenhouse on the school grounds where many of the vegetables and fruits he uses in his education are grown.
Lord Djibril: Reluctantly promised to teach at the school after he lost a game of chess to Dullindal. Teaches all forms of advanced theoretical subjects, but what other plans could this man have..?
Gilbert Dullindal: Principal and philosophy teacher. On the outside he’s the perfect principal, but he has certain plans for the school which wouldn’t be passed at the school board unless he sets something in motion first…
That’s all I can come up with for now.
Ah, adding Arnold Neumann as driving teacher.
If srb’s suggestion wasn’t enough, to wet the whistles of people wanting the spin-off even more, here’s a bunch of “possible” images of the GS/GSD characters in a more normal setting:
Summer break with Meyrin
Cagalli’s One Hit Final Attack
Athrun & Kira’s true relationship
Even the teachers need to relax
Mornings are always crazy in the Asuka household
Lunamaria preparing for her date with Athrun
Street clothes Cagalli
Winter time with Lunamaria
Lacus’ “come get some” wear
Summer break with Lunamaria
Be strong Athrun! Don’t give into this!
Summer time with the Hawke sisters
Kira, be strong! Don’t give into this!
Gundam spin-off Mai-HiME style
Meryin getting ready to shop
X-mas Santa
Now tell me who wouldn’t want to see this huh?!? 
……. AH HA! ya remember the boy from gundam seed who talked cagalli into chasing waltfeld after he burned tassil? throw him in to really spice up the romance stories 
, and don’t forget canard pars or prayer reverie from X-astray (& the X dosent meen hentai, ya pervs!!!)
Comment by Aeriolewinters
August 24, 2005 @ 3:55 pm
I actually like this Idea, I myself have been daydreaming about this for a long time, especially if we’re going to see Meer+Lacus more often this time