Gundam Celebrates Special Anniversary With a One-Night Event

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This year marks a significant milestone for the Gundam franchise, with Sunrise Studios and Bandai Namco commemorating the occasion through a special one-night event. Back in October 4, 2015, they premiered the first episode of “Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans”. Unlike any other Gundam series, this 2015 anime series centered around a group of teenage mercenaries struggling to find their place in a gritty world. The mobile suit designs were revolutionary for the time, showcasing machines with slimmer and longer body structures compared to previous iterations. “Iron-Blooded Orphans” made a huge impact on the anime scene when it debuted in 2015, quickly becoming one of the most discussed shows from the mid-2010s.

The 50-episode run of the series concluded in April 2017, but it continued to be popular through spin-offs and model kits. As part of the celebration for the 10th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, a live recording of the official Tekkadan radio show is scheduled at Shinjuku Piccadilly in Tokyo. Additionally, a full-night screening of the entire series will take place at this venue starting 11:30 PM on October 3rd, exactly ten years after its premiere on Japanese TV. The live recording will involve several actors from the anime. Furthermore, Sunrise and Bandai have reshared creditless endings and openings of the show on YouTube.

Happy Tenth Birthday Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans

公式ラジオ「鉄華団放送局」公開収録＆TVシリーズオールナイト上映イベント開催決定！河西健吾、細谷佳正、寺崎裕香が登壇！

— ガンダムインフォ (@gundam_info) September 4, 2025

In celebration of the Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans’ 10th anniversary, Bandai and Sunrise have unveiled a fresh promotional image with Mikazuki Augus and Kudelia Aina Bernstein as characters. The mercenary group known as Tekkadan, which the main characters named after following their takeover, is also featured. On October 3rd, the Tekkadan Radio Station will broadcast a public recording that includes voice actors Kengo Kawanishi (Mikazuki), Yuka Terasaji (Kudelia), and Yoshimasa Hosoya (Orga Itsuka). This special broadcast will include a segment discussing the 10th anniversary project, sharing updates on its latest developments.

Tonight, the initial nine episodes of “Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans” will air following a live broadcast. Fans can submit applications for lottery tickets to attend this event starting September 23rd (Tuesday). The official Japanese “Gundam” YouTube channel has commenced sharing the opening and ending sequences of “Iron-Blooded Orphans“, with the first one being a special 10th-anniversary video of the opening theme “Raise your flag.” Further openings and endings will be progressively released on this channel.

In addition to the public radio event, Bandai has launched an official tenth anniversary website for Iron-Blooded Orphans on Gundam Info. This site includes a heartfelt message expressing gratitude to fans for their continued support, as well as details about Bandai’s upcoming plans for the series. The 10-year anniversary project also includes the new animated movie, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Urðr Hunt Special Edition: Path of the Little Challenger, which incorporates footage from the Urðr Hunt mobile game. To accompany the Urðr Hunt movie, a new short titled Makuai no Kusabi, featuring the original cast, will be premiered. Furthermore, Gundam Wing is marking its 30th anniversary this year, leading to collaborations with Overwatch and the unveiling of a fresh animated trailer that teases potential developments for a new series.

Are you fond of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans? It’s hard to believe that it has been a decade since it was released. Share your thoughts and emotions about this anime below!

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2025-09-05 05:40