the series were praised due to how their characters' were developed while talking with each other. Reviewing the manga of Gundam SEED Destiny Julie Gray from Comic Book Bin praised his relationship with Cagalli, emphasizing how integral is it to the story. Don Houston from DVD Talk commented on Athrun's background regarding his actions against his father to stop his plans "in the name of super greater calling". Houston wondered about his future actions in Gundam SEED Destiny regarding his return to ZAFT as well as how his relationship with Durandal would be developed. Athrun's last battle against Shinn Asuka in Gundam SEED Destiny was Liversidge's favorite moment from the DVD he reviewed mainly due to how the former gives the latter "a much deserved kicking" with Athrun losing his temper. Samuel Vincent's portrayal as Athrun in Gundam SEED Destiny was pointed by Carl Kimlinger from Anime News Network as one of the strongest ones from the casting. References Fictional admirals Fictional attempted suicides Fictional bodyguards Fictional military captains Male characters in animated series Television characters introduced in 2002 Animated characters introduced in 2002 Fictional commanders Fictional genetically engineered characters Fictional inventors Fictional special forces personnel Male characters in anime and manga Mobile Suit Gundam SEED characters Orphan characters in anime and manga