Ex-S Gundam Arrives in SD Gundam G Generation Eternal, Sparking Cheers and Pilot Controversy

Popular smartphone game "SD Gundam G Generation Eternal" announced on April 16th the implementation of new UR units: "Ex-S Gundam (EX)" and "Gundam Pharact (Season 2 Spec) (EX)." This announcement caused a significant stir, particularly on social media platform "X" (formerly Twitter). While the arrival of the "Ex-S Gundam," eagerly awaited by many fans, was met with cheers, its assigned pilot has sparked widespread speculation and bewilderment.

The pilot for the newly implemented UR "Ex-S Gundam (EX)" is, surprisingly, "Yasaka Mao." Meanwhile, UR "Gundam Pharact (Season 2 Spec) (EX)" will be piloted by "Elan Ceres (Enhanced Person No. 5)." For the Ex-S Gundam specifically, many fans expressed their joy, exclaiming, "My ultimate favorite mobile suit is finally here!" Some couldn't hide their excitement at the simultaneous release with Gundam Pharact, a popular mobile suit from "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury," commenting, "Is Bandai Namco pulling out all the stops just for me?!"

However, long-time Gundam fans, especially those who have followed "Gundam Sentinel" or played previous "G Generation" series, expressed confusion over the absence of "Ryo Roots," the Ex-S Gundam's original pilot. Many users speculate that the passing of Keiji Fujiwara, Ryo Roots' voice actor, or complex copyright issues surrounding the work, might be contributing factors. Some opinions even suggested, "If Ryo Roots can't be included, they should at least use a G Generation original character," with continuous lamentations over his omission.

Regarding the selection of Yasaka Mao as the pilot, some voices lauded it as a "clever cross-over development that skillfully bypasses copyright issues" or exclaimed, "Ah, so this was the approach!" This perspective stems from an episode in the "Gundam Build Fighters" series where Mao built an Ex-S Gundam Gunpla and engaged in battles. These comments view the developer's decision as either a clever strategy or a last resort. Nevertheless, quite a few fans expressed mixed feelings, stating, "This isn't the combination we were hoping for."

With popular mobile suits like the Ex-S Gundam appearing as limited units, concerns are also being raised about the difficulty of acquiring them. Comments such as "It's going to be a limited unit with low ownership rates, like the Z Gundam after the Strike Freedom" and "The developers are brutal" reflect these anxieties. The introduction of these new units has brought both joy and surprise to many fans, while also igniting deep discussions and a sense of nostalgia.

The context

"SD Gundam G Generation Eternal" is a popular mobile strategy RPG where players collect and battle with mobile suits and pilots from various Gundam anime series and spin-offs. "UR units" are ultra-rare, highly sought-after units within the game. The Ex-S Gundam is an iconic mobile suit from the "Gundam Sentinel" series, known for its intricate design and powerful capabilities, and its original pilot is Ryo Roots. The late Keiji Fujiwara was the voice actor for Ryo Roots in past "G Generation" titles, and his passing is often cited by fans as a potential reason for characters not appearing. Yasaka Mao is a character from "Gundam Build Fighters," an alternate universe series where characters build and battle with Gunpla (Gundam plastic models). In his series, he built an Ex-S Gundam Gunpla, providing the in-game rationale for his unexpected piloting of the unit. This move represents a "crossover" or "multiverse" approach by the developers to incorporate popular units while potentially navigating licensing or voice actor availability challenges. Gundam Pharact is a mobile suit from the more recent and popular series "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury."

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