Amuro Ray is the protagonist of the original 'Mobile Suit Gundam' series. He is a young mechanic who becomes the pilot of the RX-78-2 Gundam, a powerful mobile suit. Amuro's journey from a reluctant participant to a skilled pilot and leader is a central narrative arc of the series. Throughout the series, Amuro struggles with the responsibilities of being a pilot and the horrors of war. His character is marked by a coming-of-age story as he matures and becomes a key figure in the fight against the Principality of Zeon.