Though insufferable at first, I found myself growing attached to characters like Bright Noa, Kai Shiden, and Sayla Mass. Every draftee aboard the White Base is young and immature, and all of them grow together as they fight through every decisive battle.
Getting to watch Amuro develop is easily one of the best parts of following this series. His abilities also grow tremendously to the point where even Char is no match for him. However, he eventually finds himself unable to leave the Gundam to anyone else, and takes up the responsibility of protecting the White Base as everyone comes to rely on him. Our main character Amuro Ray starts out as a whiny, selfish child who very reluctantly pilots the Gundam. The focal point of Mobile Suit Gundam is really in its human drama.