Amuro Ray
Amuro Ray
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| Personal Description | |
| Epithet | The White Devil |
| Origin | Mobile Suit Gundam S1E1 “Gundam Rising” (1979) |
| Company | Bandai Namco |
| Status | Alive |
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- Series:Mobile Suit Gundam
- Affiliations: Earth Federation, White Base
- Mobile Suit: RX-78-2 Gundam
- Notable Appearances:Mobile Suit Gundam,Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam,Char’s Counterattack,Death Battle(guest appearance)
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Émile Durkheim
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David Émile Durkheim
15 April 1858 Épinal, France
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| Died | 15 November 1917(aged 59)
Paris,France
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| Nationality | French |
| Alma mater | École Normale Supérieure |
| Known for | Sacred–profane dichotomy Collective consciousness Social fact Social integration Anomie Collective effervescence |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosophy, sociology, education, anthropology, religious studies |
| Institutions | University of Paris, University of Bordeaux |
| Influences | Immanuel Kant, René Descartes,Plato, Herbert Spencer,Aristotle, Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Auguste Comte. William James, John Dewey, Fustel de Coulanges, Jean-Marie Guyau, Charles Bernard Renouvier, John Stuart Mill |
| Influenced | Marcel Mauss,Claude Lévi-Strauss, Talcott Parsons, Maurice Halbwachs, Jonathan Haidt, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl,Bronisław Malinowski, Fernand Braudel, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Taylor, Henri Bergson, Emmanuel Levinas, Steven Lukes, Alfred Radcliffe-Brown, E. E. Evans-Pritchard, Mary Douglas, Paul Fauconnet, Robert N. Bellah, Ziya Gökalp, David Bloor, Randall Collins, Neil Smelser[1] |
Background and Role
Amuro Ray is the central protagonist of Mobile Suit Gundam, widely recognized as one of the earliest and most iconic Gundam pilots. Raised in a time of escalating war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon, Amuro finds himself piloting the RX-78-2 Gundam in defense of the Earth Federation’s colony ship, White Base. Despite initially being an ordinary civilian, Amuro’s natural talent for piloting soon becomes apparent, and he rises as a skilled Newtype—a human with enhanced spatial awareness and intuition.
As he grows as both a pilot and a warrior, Amuro struggles with the intense emotional and psychological tolls of war. His relationship with Char Aznable, a Zeon ace pilot and later antagonist, evolves into one of the most complex rivalries in the Gundam franchise, embodying the personal and ideological conflicts at the heart of the series.
Standing alongside his iconic Gundam, Amuro Ray exudes determination and courage, embodying the spirit of a pilot ready to defend with unparalleled skill and resilience.
Personality and Relationships
Amuro begins his journey as an introverted, somewhat reluctant hero. His initial unwillingness to join the war reflects his youthful naivety, but as he experiences the brutal realities of combat, he matures, becoming a determined and courageous pilot. Amuro’s Newtype abilities sharpen his skills and instincts, but they also make him painfully aware of the suffering on both sides of the conflict. His complex feelings towards Char, who embodies a blend of respect, rivalry, and opposition, push him to confront his beliefs and values, ultimately solidifying him as a formidable yet compassionate warrior.
Appearance
In the 98th episode of Death Battle, Amuro Ray faces off against Optimus Prime, the noble leader of the Autobots from the Transformers series. Piloting the RX-78-2 Gundam, Amuro showcases his incredible piloting skills and advanced Newtype reflexes. The Death Battle segment captures the Gundam’s legendary armament, including its Beam Rifle, Beam Saber, and Shield, demonstrating its firepower and versatility in close and long-range combat.
Abilities and Skills
- Newtype Abilities: Amuro’s heightened spatial awareness and reaction time give him a significant edge in combat, allowing him to read opponents’ moves and react with exceptional precision.
- Gundam Pilot: Amuro’s proficiency with the RX-78-2 Gundam is legendary, as he masters its controls and weaponry through countless battles. His skill with this powerful mobile suit makes him one of the Earth Federation’s most valuable assets in the fight against Zeon.
- Mechanical Aptitude: As a youth, Amuro had a keen interest in technology, which contributes to his understanding of the Gundam’s mechanics. This expertise allows him to make quick adjustments to optimize his mobile suit’s performance in battle.
Legacy and Influence
Amuro Ray’s journey from a reluctant young civilian to one of the greatest mobile suit pilots in theGundamuniverse is a hallmark of the franchise, setting a standard for protagonists in mecha anime. His complex relationships, notably with Char Aznable, add layers of depth to the series, highlighting themes of loyalty, ideology, and the cost of war. His brief appearance inDeath Battleagainst Optimus Prime serves as a tribute to his legacy, introducing his character to a wider audience and showcasing the RX-78-2 Gundam’s iconic place in anime history.