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Gundam SEED Festival with T.M.Revolution and the voice cast

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The Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FESTIVAL ~CONNECT Beyond That Time~ that celebrated the series was held at the Bunkyo Civic Center in Korakuen, Tokyo on the 19th. Notable attendees included Soichiro Hoshi, Rie Tanaka, Akira Ishida, Kenichi Suzumura, Hiro Shimono, T.M.Revolution, and Nami Tamaki.

Soichiro Hoshi, Rie Tanaka, Akira Ishida, Kenichi Suzumura, Hiro Shimono, T.M.Revolution, and Nami Tamaki. | ORICON NEWS

The highly anticipated film, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, is a completely new addition to the series and scheduled for release on January 26, 2024. The event surrounding the movie will showcase well-known characters from the series, including Hoshi as Kira Yamato, Tanaka as Lacus Clyne, Ishida as Athrun Zala, and Suzumura as Shinn Asuka. Additionally, Shimono, portraying Orphee Lam Tao from “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” appeared at the event.

Kicking off with T.M.Revolution’s “INVOKE,” the excitement built with additional performances of “ignited” and “Meteor”.

T.M.Revolution, who also voiced Miguel Aiman in Gundam SEED and Heine Westenflus in Gundam SEED DESTINY, humorously shared his experiences, saying, “They killed off my character within a couple episodes. I was cut in half.” Despite facing challenges in convincing producers to create a movie, he expressed pride and joy: “We’ve continued to fight all this time. I don’t see these people as mere fans but rather my fellow compatriots. More than 20 years have passed!”

Acknowledging the hardships along the way, T.M.Revolution reflected on the moments of doubt and opposition, stating, “I felt like giving up many times. I may have been told many times that it’s time for Bandai and Sunrise to bow down and let me do something new. I’ve been waiting for this, so I’m really happy. As a fan, I feel the same as everyone.”

Additional details about Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM were revealed, including the theme song “FREEDOM” by Takanori Nishikawa with t.komuro, marking a dream collaboration with Tetsuya Komuro, a member of TM NETWORK. Nishikawa expressed his sentiment, saying, “We’ve been together for 20 years. Is it really okay to end these series? I took on the challenge with the desire to put everything into it.”

The Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series, the first Gundam TV series to air in the 21st century, originally aired in October 2002 and consisted of 50 episodes. In addition to its established fan base, the series has garnered a significant female following and attained an impressive audience rating of 8.0%. Moreover, it ignited a second wave of enthusiasm for Gunpla, particularly among elementary school students, propelling it to global popularity as the “new generation Gundam series.”

Director Mizuo Fukuda teased the movie Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM as a sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, promising to revisit characters and create a new drama set 20 years later. Fans were encouraged to look forward to this exciting sequel of the beloved series.

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In anticipation for Gundam Seed Freedom, text free versions of the Gundam Seed opening and ending sequences are being released for a limited time!

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In anticipation of the new theatrical Gundam Seed Freedom series to be released on January 26, 2024, the official Gundam YouTube Channel has begun releasing remastered opening and ending sequences from the series with no overlaying text –for a limited time only. These releases will be periodic and according to the following schedule.

At this time, the first 4 non-credit videos have been released, which you can see below.

▶︎ Release Schedule – Gundam Seed

▲ 11/11 6:00pm
[OP] T.M.Revolution – INVOKE

▲ 11/12 noon
[OP] Vivian or Kazuma – moment

▲ 11/12 6:00pm
[ED] See-Saw – Anna ni issho datta no ni -Retracks-

▲ 11/13 noon
[OP] Nami Tamaki – Believe

  • 11/13 6:00pm
    [ED] Fiction Junction – Distance
  • 11/14 noon
    [OP] Nami Tamaki – Realize
  • 11/14 6:00pm
    [ED] FIND THE WAY

▶︎ Release Schedule Gundam Seed Destiny

  • 11/15 noon
    [OP] T.M.Revolution – ignited
  • 11/15 6:00pm
    [ED] Nami Tamaki – Reason
  • 11/16 noon
    [OP] HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR – Pride
  • 11/16 6:00pm
    [ED] Mika Arisaka – Life Goes On -ReMix2013-
  • 11/17 noon
    [OP] Hitomi Takahashi – Boku-tachi no Yukue
  • 11/17 6:00pm
    [ED] Rie fu – I Wanna Go To A Place…
  • 11/18 noon
    [OP] T.M.Revolution – vestige
  • 11/18 6:00pm
    [ED] See-Saw – Kimi wa boku ni niteiru -ReMix2013-

▶︎ About SUNRISE

SUNRISE, the animation studio that produces the Gundam series, is now a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Filmworks, Inc.

SUNRISE Into the Future

For more than 40 years, Sunrise has been a “company that creates things from zero” and has produced many original video productions, including Mobile Suit Gundam and Love Live!

All of these works are the result of the collective passion of “people,” including employees and creators. No matter how advanced technology becomes, this will never change. The desire to create something that resonates with people’s hearts is where it all begins and leads to all our results.

In April 2022, Sunrise merged with the film business of Bandai Namco Arts Inc., which engages in video production and video sales and which is part of the same Bandai Namco Group, and Bandai Namco Rights Marketing Inc., which engages in video distribution and other activities, to start anew as Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc.

Although the structure of the company has changed, we will continue to produce “good things” that deliver excitement to people around the world by bringing together the passions of each and every one of us, centering around the unique “SUNRISE” brand that we have been refining for many years.

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Gundam SEED Freedom – 3rd Promotional Video Released

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The third promotional video for the upcoming theatrical film “Gundam SEED Freedom” has just been unveiled. Mark your calendars for the movie’s release on Friday, January 26, 2024.

Opening with the dignified line, “Kira Yamato, I’m going!,” the preview shows off many of the mobile suits one after another, finally including the new mobile suits “Rising Freedom Gundam” and “Immortal Justice Gundam”.

Additionally, the new force “Orpheus Lam Tao” seems to unveiled, leading to the appearance of the mysterious formation of the “Black Knight Squad”. Expectations are high for intense mobile suit action and an epic story that await.

“Gundam SEED” was the first Gundam TV series produced in the 21st century, airing a total of 50 episodes starting in October 2002. The series gained significant popularity, particularly among women, and reached a peak audience rating of 8%. It also sparked a resurgence in GUNPLA interest, especially among elementary school students, and achieved global recognition as the “New Generation Gundam Series.”

The storyline revolves around two distinct groups: genetically enhanced humans known as Coordinators and regular humans called Naturals. They engage in conflicts as part of the military organizations ZAFT and the Earth Alliance Forces. Throughout the war, the series portrays the trials and personal development of the protagonist, Kira Yamato, a Coordinator, and his childhood friend Athrun Zala.

Its sequel, “Gundam SEED DESTINY,” debuted in October 2004 and achieved even higher viewer ratings, peaking at 8.2% and surpassing its predecessor. The series also achieved remarkable cumulative package sales, exceeding 4 million copies. Its immense popularity extended beyond Japan, with music and events breaking the boundaries of a traditional TV anime series.

The theatrical film “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” is a fresh addition to the series and serves as a sequel to “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY.” Director Mizuo Fukuda shared his excitement, saying, “We will revisit the lives of Kira, Athrun, Shin, and the rest, picking up the story 20 years later. I’m eager to craft a brand new drama. I encourage everyone to anticipate it eagerly.”

TICKET INFORMATION

“Connecting Movie Ticket Card” offers 5 types of advance tickets with bonus items:

  • Part 3 A (Rising Freedom) / Part 3 B (Immortal Justice)
  • Part 2 A (Athrun & Cagalli & Meyrin) / Part 2 B (Shin & Lunamaria)
  • Part 1 (Kira & Lacus)

For more details, please visit: https://www.gundam-seed.net/freedom/theater/

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PROLOGUE

In the Cosmic Era (C.E.), two distinct human races exist: Coordinators, genetically enhanced individuals with exceptional physical abilities and intellect, and Naturals, those born without genetic manipulation. Ideological conflicts between Coordinators and Naturals escalate into an armed conflict.

Amidst this turmoil, the “Destiny Plan” is proposed, a system that assigns roles to individuals to create a world without competition. However, it is met with resistance in a battle to protect humanity’s freedom and aspirations.

Though the war concludes with many sacrifices, the animosity between these two human races continues to simmer in various parts of the world.