The GF13-021NG Gundam Spiegel (Shadow Gundam in the English Dub) is a mobile suit from Mobile Fighter G Gundam. It is piloted by Schwarz Bruder of Neo Germany.. Click the gundam wiki logo image on the right for more information.
The fighter representing Neo Germany in the 13th Gundam Fight was a man shrouded in mystery. Never before had anyone seen the face of the masked Schwarz Bruder, who seemingly appeared at random in many places at the right time. Schwarz's GF13-021NG Gundam Spiegel was armed with several melee weapons which suited his ninja-like fighting style. The Gundam Spiegel's main armament consisted of two spiegel blades that were mounted underneath the arm and deployed in a forward position for combat. Schwarz's lightning fast movements allowed him to use his spiegel blades to score multiple hits on an opponent at any one time. The Gundam Spiegel was also equipped with an iron net and many small throwable messergranz knives. The Gundam Spiegel's Ultimate Attack, Sturm Und Drang, was performed by Schwarz spinning around rapidly in the air like a top.
Spiegel or Shadow Gundam is one of the best designed Gundam in the G Gundam Mobile Fighter series, it was actually my favorite in the series as I loved ninja characters growing up. Gundam Spiegel is somewhat odd to be having ninja-like style of fighting while representing Germany, the white piece armor on the chest seems like inspired from old era of soldier uniforms (similar to Gundam Rose's) and also the lack of Germany flag themed colors in it. But despite all that, I really like the Spiegel Gundam for its head design, though it is seen as quite enemy-like (similar to classic Megatron, and Darth Vader), the Stahlhelm design really does has a good translation to mecha design. One thing I would have liked some changes on the design is on the legs, particularly the lower legs where I think it should have been less bulkier so to really capture a ninja-like silhouette. Overall, this is still a good designed mecha in my book.
