The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise stands out among other anime franchises by accomplishing feats that others can merely aspire to. Initially launched in the 1970s, the show’s longevity is due not only to revisiting and expanding upon its classic narratives but also by developing fresh stories set within interconnected universes centered around mecha suits. The latest installment, Gundam GQuuuuuuX, has generated buzz for being created by Hideaki Anno. Despite some fans’ initial skepticism, the movie leading to the upcoming television series surprisingly claimed the top spot at Japan’s box office, demonstrating its strong appeal.
If you’re not already a fan of the latest Gundam movie, titled GQuuuuuuX, let me fill you in on what it’s all about! This cinematic production follows the trend set by popular series like Demon Slayer, Solo Leveling, and Bocchi The Rock. Essentially, it combines the first three episodes into a single viewing experience. The Mobile Suit film debuted in Japanese cinemas last week, with plans to hit North American screens on February 28th next month. Later this year, the television series will premiere, introducing audiences to a brand new Gundam universe. Interestingly, Hideaki Anno, who created the iconic Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, is one of Gundam’s main rival mecha franchises in the anime world.
Gundam Takes Japan’s Top Spot
The movie titled “Gundam” with the hardest name to pronounce made a powerful debut at the box office, becoming the top-grossing film in theaters by earning over $3.8 million USD from ticket sales. Given that this is a compilation film, it’s clear that the Gundam series enjoys significant popularity in Japan. In comparison, the Hatsune Miku anime film, titled “Project Sekai: The Movie: The Broken World and The Miku Who Can’t Sing,” finished second, while the live-action adaptation of Cells At Work took fourth place.
Neon Gundam Evangelion
There’s much anticipation among fans about what creator Hideaki Anno will come up with next after his rendition of the EVA pilots at NERV. However, revelations about the new Gundam movie have left mech enthusiasts quite bewildered. Steering clear of spoilers, the fresh environment depicted in the storyline brings back old characters but presents them with innovative twists, propelling the Gundam universe into uncharted realms. It’s important to note that this isn’t the only significant venture for the anime franchise; there are other major projects underway as well.
Lately, Bandai Namco unveiled “Gundam Assemble,” a tabletop miniatures game inspired by games like Warhammer 40K, allowing fans to tailor their own mechs for combat. Additionally, the franchise has hinted at future anime projects due to Gundam’s upcoming anniversaries, with Netflix still planning a live-action adaptation of the series in an upcoming film. Although Netflix has yet to announce a release date, its past successes with shows like One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender suggest this could be another triumph for the streaming service.
Via Crunchyroll
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2025-01-21 18:42