Mobile Suit Gundam Anime Series Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary
Mobile Suit Gundam Anime Series: “Gundam Cinema Fest” is an upcoming event in Japan celebrating the 45th anniversary of the iconic mecha anime series “Mobile Suit Gundam.” Scheduled to kick off on June 7, 2024, the festival will feature screenings of five films, including the original “Mobile Suit Gundam” trilogy (1981-1982), “Mobile Suit Gundam Char’s Counterattack” (1988), and “Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway” (2021). These screenings aim to commemorate the enduring legacy of the franchise and its impact on popular culture. Part of the “Gundam Cinema Fest” is the “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -ROAD TO 2025-” regional event, to be scheduled to take place in Osaka in 2025. Crunchyroll currently streams the original “Mobile Suit Gundam” TV anime, which follows the conflict between the rebel space colonies of the Principality of Zeon and the Earth Federation in the Universal Century 0079.
Mobile Suit Gundam Anime Series
Mobile Suit Gundam Anime Series
“Mobile Suit Gundam” is a Japanese animated TV show that aired in 1979. It’s about a war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon in the year 0079 of the Universal Century calendar. The story follows a young mechanic named Amuro Ray, who pilots a powerful robot called the RX-78 Gundam to fight against Zeon. The plot starts when a Federation ship called White Base picks up the Gundam from a research base. Zeon attacks and Amuro ends up piloting the Gundam to defend the ship. The crew of White Base made up of civilians and refugees, then sets out on a journey to survive the war. Throughout their journey, they clash with Zeon’s Lieutenant Commander Char Aznable. Amuro also meets Lalah Sune, who he falls in love with but accidentally kills during a battle with Char. Eventually, Amuro and Char have a final duel during a big battle, but they both realize they’ve been fighting the wrong enemy. The war ends with Zeon surrendering to the Federation, but some Zeon soldiers continue to fight in secret.
What is Gundam Cinema Fest?
Gundam Cinema Fest is an event in Japan celebrating the 45th anniversary of the iconic mecha anime series “Mobile Suit Gundam.”
When does Gundam Cinema Fest start?
It kicks off on June 7, 2024.
What will be shown at Gundam Cinema Fest?
The festival will feature screenings of five films, including the original “Mobile Suit Gundam” trilogy (1981-1982), “Mobile Suit Gundam Char’s Counterattack” (1988), and “Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway” (2021).
