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The latest installment in the popular anime series Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway , titled Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway - The Witch of Circe , will be distributed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in Japan. Digital purchase and rental options will begin on August 17, followed by exclusive unlimited streaming for subscribers starting August 31. Following the announcement, social media was flooded with excitement from Gundam fans eager to rewatch the movie at home. Fans shared enthusiastic comments such as "I'm so glad it's coming out sooner than expected" and "It's fantastic to be able to enjoy the cinematic intensity at home as many times as I want." Many viewers expressed a desire to carefully reexamine the thrilling Mobile Suit (MS) battle scenes and memorable dialogue. While fans welcomed the convenience of digital streaming, strong demand remains for a physical release, with many noting that they are eagerly awaiting a Blu-ray announcement. Prime Video...

The announcement of new units from "Mobile Suit Gundam AGE" joining "SD Gundam G Generation Eternal" has caused a stir, with "Gundam AGE" trending on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). With their implementation scheduled for February 28th, the inclusion of UR "Gundam AGE-2 Normal(EX)" with pilot "Asemu Asuno" and UR "Gundam AGE-1 Normal(EX)" with "Flit Asuno" has ignited enthusiasm among long-time fans. In response to this announcement, many users expressed their joy, exclaiming, "I've been waiting for Gundam AGE-2!" and "So it finally came... Gundam AGE!" There were numerous emotional comments like "It's Asemu riding Gundam AGE-2 😭😭😭" and nostalgic remarks such as "Gundam AGE brings back memories," reminiscing about its original broadcast. Specific mentions of mobile suit forms like "Double Bullet" and "Titus" were frequent, indicati...

The Mobile Suit "Astray" series is generating significant buzz on social media. In particular, the popular game "G Generation Eternal" has announced a new event featuring Astray as the main character, scheduled to begin on February 12th, drawing numerous voices of anticipation and excitement from fans. The "G Generation Eternal" graphics production team posted, "Astray mobile suits are rich in gimmicks, so we've created visuals that let players enjoy 'what's unique to EX'," hinting at their confidence in the battle animations. The two highly popular mobile suits appearing this time are the Gundam Astray Red Frame Kai and the Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina. However, some users who were expecting "X Astray" series mobile suits, based on the event title, have expressed confusion regarding the featured units. Attention is focused on the performance of the new UR units, Red Frame Kai and Gold Frame Amatsu Mina, with com...

As the annual Comic Market 107 (C107) took place at the year-end, an unusual "search for the wild Char Aznable" became a trending topic at the venue, generating significant buzz on social media. Particularly on the rooftop of the West Exhibition Hall, a unique scene unfolded as numerous participants, dressed as "Zeon soldiers," gathered, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their charismatic commander. Many participants expressed their anticipation, with comments like "Hope the wild Char Aznable appears soon!" and "Has he been found yet...?" drawing attention to the search. Some even posted humorous remarks such as "Are there 'farmed' Char Aznables too?", with the mysterious descriptor "wild" further enhancing the unique, free-spirited atmosphere characteristic of Comiket. An account identifying itself as "BAWLSONU Network" even posted an emergency notification-style message: "Zeon cosplay gathering is underw...

Toyo Suisan's popular instant cup noodles, "Akai Kitsune to Midori no Tanuki" (Red Fox and Green Raccoon Dog), are currently making waves on social media due to a major collaboration with the anime "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX." In particular, the second special movie, titled "Next Operation," featuring the phrase "Akai Kitsune to Midori no Tanuki and Red Gundam" and starring Char Aznable and Sharia Bull, has garnered significant attention. The collaboration, announced by the official account with the declaration "Wave of buzz has arrived!", has attracted so much attention that "Akai Kitsune to Midori no Tanuki" and "Red Gundam Episode 2" trended simultaneously. The witty banter between Char and Sharia has been praised as "too funny" and "Sharia, who's a bit rough around the edges and doesn't read the room, is adorable," with their humorous portrayal captivating fans. Furthermore, in ...

Bandai Spirits Hobby Division has announced the release of the "HG 1/144 Hambrabi (GQ)," a mobile suit from the anime *Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX*, sparking a major buzz, especially on social media. Scheduled for release in June 2026, pre-orders for this new product began sequentially today. This version of the Hambrabi, piloted by Gates Cappa in the show, will feature a newly designed Feda'in Rifle and Sea Serpent. On social media, the announcement of the "Hambrabi (GQ)" has elicited enthusiastic reactions from Gunpla fans. Its design, in particular, has received widespread praise, with comments such as "Seriously cool," "Looks amazing!", "A truly great design with a modern arrangement," and "The design is seriously fantastic." Many also lauded its unique appeal, with remarks like "It's so cool it's almost problematic" and "The leg aesthetics are incredibly sensual." On the other hand, some...