A Visual Extravaganza
The new trailer, accompanied by visuals featuring 19 characters and four mobile suits, sets the stage for the grand narrative that awaits Gundam enthusiasts. The meticulously designed characters and mobile suits add a layer of excitement, hinting at the visual spectacle that fans can expect.Music and Theme Songs
The fourth promotional video tantalizes with the theme song "Freedom" by Takanori Nishikawa, also known as T.M. Revolution. Collaborating with producer t.komuro (Tetsuya Komuro), Nishikawa brings a powerful and fitting anthem to the Gundam SEED universe. Additionally, the iconic duo See-Saw returns to perform the ending song "Sarigiwa no Romantics" (Romantics Upon Parting), marking their first new music in two decades. The single is set to release on January 24, 2024. |
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A Stellar Cast
The cast for the film boasts a mix of returning and new members, including:
- Sōichiro Hoshi as Kira Yamato
- Rie Tanaka as Lacus Clyne
- Akira Ishida as Athrun Zala
- Nanako Mori as Cagalli Yula Athha
- Kenichi Suzumura as Shinn Asuka
- Maaya Sakamoto as Lunamaria Hawke
- Fumiko Orikasa as Meyrin Hawke
- Kotono Mitsuishi as Murrue Ramius
- Takehito Koyasu as Mu La Flaga
- Tomokazu Seki as Yzak Jule
- Akira Sasanuma as Dearka Elsman
- Houko Kuwashima as Agnes Giebenrath
- Ayane Sakura as Toyah Mashima
- Houchu Ohtsuka as Alexei Konoe
- Jun Fukuyama as Albert Heinlein
- Michiko Neya as Hilda Haken
- Taiten Kusunoki as Herbert von Reinhard
- Junichi Suwabe as Maas Symeon
- Win Morisaki as Griffin Arbalest
Rich Production Team
Helmed by Mitsuo Fukuda, the director of Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, the film is directed at Bandai Namco Filmworks. Fukuda, along with his late wife Chiaki Morosawa and Liu Goto, co-wrote the script, ensuring a seamless continuation of the Gundam SEED storyline. The production also sees the return of character designer Hisashi Hirai.A Continuation of the Legacy
Set in C.E. (Cosmic Era) 75, the film acts as a chronological sequel to the second Gundam Seed television anime, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny. The project is part of the Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Project ignited initiative, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the original Mobile Suit Gundam Seed anime.As Gundam SEED FREEDOM prepares to unfold its narrative on the big screen, fans can anticipate a visual and auditory feast that pays homage to the beloved Gundam legacy. The countdown to January 26, 2024, has begun, promising an immersive cinematic experience for Gundam enthusiasts around the world.