Ghost in the Shell: SAC Director Kenji Kamiyama to Direct New Gundam Series Gundam RG XARX-ZERO in 2027
The Gundam universe gains new life with the touch of master director Kenji Kamiyama. Kamiyama, known for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, has taken on the directorship of Sunrise studio's new project Gundam RG XARX-ZERO. The anime will air in 2027 and its story is set 45 years after Earth is taken over by aliens.
The series stars Takeo Otsuka (Mob Psycho 100, Oshi no Ko), who will voice a pilot character who is a war orphan. Otsuka previously appeared in the film Gundam: Hathaway's Flash. The new series is expected to continue the themes of war, humanity, and technology from the Gundam tradition, while bearing the signature of Kamiyama, known for his sci-fi and psychological depth.
Kamiyama is known as the creator of cult classics such as Ghost in the Shell: SAC and Eden of the East. The director's involvement in the Gundam series is a great source of excitement for both mecha genre and cyberpunk fans. Gundam RG XARX-ZERO is cited as one of Sunrise studio's most ambitious projects planned for 2027. The series is likely to differ from previous Gundam works in its mecha designs and story structure.
The Gundam series has reached a wide fan base with countless anime, films, and games since the first Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979. The franchise, which has been appealing to a diverse audience especially in recent years through innovative works like Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, is further enriched with an experienced director like Kamiyama. Gundam RG XARX-ZERO is expected to bring a fresh breath to the series' universe and appeal to both old and new viewers.
More details about the production (character introductions, visual reveals, streaming platform) will be announced in the coming months. Before the planned release in summer 2027, the eagerly awaited trailers and posters are also expected to be shared soon. As the new Gundam series takes shape under one of the most respected directors in the anime world, it offers an exciting sign for the future of the mecha genre.
