Fans of the iconicGundamfranchise can rejoice as one of the top people involved in the production process has confirmed that many more projects are coming in the next few years. WithMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuXbeing an absolute hit that dominated theaters and has just been made available on streaming, the franchise is still going strong, and there is more where that came from.
In a new interview byNikkeiwith the General Manager of the Gundam franchise, Naohiro Kogata, it was confirmed that, to celebrate the franchise’s 45th anniversary,the Gundam team are working on projects for both film and TV, so a new project will be released every year.
From here on out, we are celebrating [Gundam’s] 50th anniversary. We are working on several projects, both for TV and the theater so we can release a new project every year. We are also working on a sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway.
His statement definitely appears true, asMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuXwas one of the franchise’s most impressive and ambitious projects. So, if fans are treated to more anime of such caliber, they will no doubt feast for years to come.
Gundam’s Rich World Is About To Become Richer
The interview was interesting, to say the least, as Naohiro talked about various aspects of the franchise such as how the franchise has adjusted based on anime’s globalization and how the series reflects contemporary issues plaguing the world. Naohiro mentioned that from now until the series' 50th anniversary, there will be a project every year, which means that Gundam fans will experience something new from now until 2029. Furthermore, he seeks to create projects that anyone, no matter their experience with the franchise, can enjoy.
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Interestingly, this is not the only mecha series from Studio Sunrise that will be entering a renaissance period.Code Geasshas also been confirmed to be receiving more projectsgoing forward, and with the spin-off that aired last year, fans can definitely expect many more. BothGundamandCode Geasshad very recent, and successful, theatrical runs and a subsequent series, so fans of the mecha genre are surely delighted to see two of the biggest icons of the genre being treated so well.
Gundam’s Next Project Has Already Been Confirmed
A Hathaway Sequel Is Already In The Works
Although there will be a whole slew ofGundamprojects coming soon, the only one that has been confirmed is a sequel toMobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway, the 2021 movie set 12 years after the events ofChar’s Counterattack. While it is not yet known if it will be another film or a series, the story and movie were received very well, and whatever it will be about, it will surely be welcomed with open arms.
Gundam
The Gundam franchise is a cornerstone of mecha anime, featuring giant robots known as “mobile suits” in various wartime settings. Originating with Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979, it explores complex themes of war, politics, and humanity through the struggles of pilots who navigate these massive machines. The franchise spans multiple timelines and universes, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected stories and standalone narratives.
