The iconic Mobile Suit Gundam joins with Netflix Anime to craft a fresh, trendy series, giving an exciting storyline and cutting-edge animation.
Bringing together their expertise, Mobile Suit Gundam and Netflix Anime come together on the coming animated series titled Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.
Directed by Erasmus Brosdau and written by Gavin Hignight, this collaboration marks their initial venture into big-production anime. The series is a joint effort between Netflix Anime and SAFEHOUSE, Inc., giving a vibrant revival of the Gundam universe.
The series’ focus on the tail end of the war, a period rife with technological progress and intensified combat. This focus hints at a story arc finding the competitive race in mobile suit technologies.
The Gundam franchise, a marble of mecha anime, encompasses over 50 anime series. Besides series, movies, OVAs, manga, and light novels, they have significantly increased the growth of the genre. This joint effort with Netflix revisits Gundam’s old story arc, showing the franchise’s origins.
Gundam anime will kick off with ‘The One Year’ arc
The series, set during the One Year War, will delve into the old realms of Mobile Suit Gundam—the period where mobile suit Gundam technology gained widespread prominence. Though devoid of a precise release date, the teaser hints at an imminent premiere.
Netflix’s endeavor to expand its anime roster aligns with its global aim to champion the genre. The collaboration with SAFEHOUSE, Inc., is another plus, as they’re renowned for top-tier real-time rendering and CG animation. Hence, this collab introduces a combination of cutting-edge graphics using Unreal Engine 5.
The One Year War marked a pivotal era in the Gundam franchise timeline, commencing with a Zeon attack on Earth and allies. This conflict, lasting from January 3, 0079, to January 1, 0080, birthed significant lore and traditions within the Gundam universe.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance seems anchored in November 0079, the war’s concluding months. This period symbolized heightened tension and technological escalation, intensifying hostilities between opposing forces.
The One Year War timeline serves as a secure entry point, familiar to audiences, while hinting at potential future collaborations if this series resonates with fans. As a renowned and influential franchise, the prospect of further Netflix-Gundam collaborations seems promising.
In conclusion, the union between Mobile Suit Gundam and Netflix Anime, marked by Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance, promises an exciting journey into the roots of mecha anime, drawing both Gundam lovers and new viewers alike.
