Gundam News from Japan

In the last post, I talked about the televised version of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuX. This time I talk about the two key players from the pre-screening version! The Other Gundam Buzz: What Is “Shin First Gundam”? Shin means new. This is the naming found in the titles of Shin Godzilla or Shin Ultraman, and fans began calling it this because Hideaki Anno, the screenwriter of the current film, worked on these films. While GQuuuuuuX is grabbing headlines, there’s another fascinating conversation heating up among Gundam fans in Japan. It’s something that feels both nostalgic and groundbreaking—an idea fans are calling: “Shin First Gundam” — A New Interpretation Through Char and Challia Who’s Char Aznable? The Red Comet, the Man Behind the Mask Even if you’re not deep into Gundam, you’ve probably heard of Char Aznable —the iconic masked pilot known as the “Red Comet.” He’s the rival of Amuro Ray (the original Gundam pilot) and the kind of charismatic figure who makes fans argue end...

  The Next Gundam Legend Begins: Why Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Is Taking Japan by Storm In 2025, Gundam didn’t just return—it exploded onto the scene. And the name that has everyone talking is: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX This isn't just another installment in the long-running Gundam franchise. This is a bold, genre-defining reimagining that screams: “The future of Gundam is here.” Studio Khara + Sunrise = Anime Dream Team Let’s start with the creators. This series is helmed by Tsurumaki Kazuya (famous for his work on Evangelion ), with series composition by Yōji Enokido and script collaboration by Hideaki Anno himself. That’s right: it’s the historic first collaboration between Studio Khara and Sunrise . The result? Stunning animation, emotionally charged character design, and mobile suit battles so fluid and explosive they’ll leave you breathless. And yes—the debut scene of the GQuuuuuuX is already legendary. The Theme Song by Kenshi Yonezu? Instant Classic. Gundam ha...

In the previous issue, I explained the U.C. series.  This time, we will briefly describe the Another Series.

Even if you are interested in Gundam, there are so many series that you don't know where to start watching them , right? For those who are interested in Gundam, I have personally picked up the easy-to-watch & must-see works! To begin with, there are so many different types of Gundam, but is it necessary to watch them all? The answer is NO! There are epic series with connected stories and short complete series that are not connected at all. Simply put, Gundam can be divided into the Universal Century (called the U.C. series) and other series (called the Another series). The U.C. requires preparation, while the Others you can start watching right away! 👇Easy-to-watch & Must-See Works