Turn A Gundam is a 1999 Japanese mecha drama anime series and the eighth incarnation to Sunrise's long-running Gundam franchise. It was created for the Gundam Big Bang 20th Anniversary celebration and is directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino. It aired on Fuji TV from April 9, 1999 to April 14, 2000. From episodes 2-38, the first opening theme is "Turn A Turn" (ターンAターン, Tān Ē Tān) by Hideki Saijo while from episodes 1-40 the ending theme is "Aura" by Shinji Tanimura. From episodes 39-50, the second opening theme is "Century Color" by RAY-GUNS while from episodes 41-49 the ending theme is "Tsuki no Mayu" (月の繭, Moon's Cocoon) by Yoko Kanno. For episode 50, the third ending theme is "Kagirinaki Tabiji" (限りなき旅路, The Endless Journey) by Aki Okui.