New Gundam Anime Series to be Announced on July 23
Mobile Suit Gundam is preparing to expand with a new anime. As reported by Anime Corner, a Gundam anime project, whose title and production team have yet to be revealed, will be announced at a special event on July 23. No information has been shared yet regarding what kind of story it will tell or which timeline it will be set in.
This announcement comes at a significant time for the growth of the Gundam universe. Having reached a new generation of viewers and received critical acclaim with Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury last year, the Sunrise studio is now bringing a brand new project to the table as the series approaches its 45th anniversary. The first Gundam anime was released in 1979, and 2024 marks the 45th year of this legendary series. Such anniversaries often bring major surprises.
The biggest question is which continuity the new series will take place in. Over the last 10 years, we have seen productions in different universes such as Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, the Gundam: Hathaway's Flash film series, and Gundam SEED Freedom. Sunrise and the main producer, Bandai Namco Filmworks, feed their fan base by using either the Universal Century or alternative universes (AU). In particular, the success of The Witch from Mercury may have opened the door to a new AU series. Furthermore, the mention of a "new television series" codename in some commercial documents leaked in recent months suggests that this announcement could meet expectations.
The official announcement will take place on July 23, Japan time, and will likely be broadcast live via Bandai Namco's YouTube channel or a special Gundam event. Similar announcements have been made at Gundam Next Future events in the past. A similar panel is expected to be held this year as well. Fans are hoping to see a trailer, visual, or at least a piece of concept art.
It looks like this summer will be quite exciting for Gundam fans. The initial information to be released on July 23 will give us clues about where the series will evolve. A new mecha design, a new director, or an unexpected return — everything is possible. It is worth following the developments.
