"Cross Bone Gundam" is close to its completion! Who is the "most popular" character & Mobile Suit in the history of 25 years!? The popularity contest is here

From "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" comes Justice Gundam under the ultimate completed toy brand "METAL BUILD". The product will be in stores from January 2022. "METAL BUILD Justice Gundam" is a 3D model of Justice Gundam from the latter half of "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED", with its silhouette interpreted with its greatest feature, the "Fatum-00". The "Fatum-00" looks like a cape when attached to the back, and in its lifter mode, it folds out to increase its size, giving it a design that reminds us of the gallant figure from the show. "METAL BUILD Justice Gundam" is priced at 26,000 JPY (tax included), and will be in stores from January 2022. (C) Sotsu, Sunrise

From "Mobile Suit Gundam", 3 new works of the Gundam series will be released in 2022, which are a TV anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury", a movie "Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island", and a special edition of TV anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans". Sunrise announced that they would start up a total of 3 works in 2022 to pursue further development of the Gundam series with over 40 years of history. A TV anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury" will be on air in 2022. This is the first TV anime series in 7 years after the broadcast of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans". A movie "Mobile Suit Gundam: Cucuruz Doan's Island" will be premiered in 2022. It is directed by Yasuhiko Yoshikazu, based on "Cucuruz Doan's Island", which is one of the TV anime "Mobile Suit Gundam" episodes. Moreover, along with the distribution of a smartphone application "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans G", a special edition of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans" that was broadcast in 2015, will be on air in 2022, with 9 separate broadcasts . During the broadcast, "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Urðr Hunt", the latest title produced by the same staff as the TV series, will be partly shown. Please stay tuned for the release date and other detailed information. (C)Sotsu, Sunrise (C)Sotsu, Sunrise, MBS

“GUNDAM Cafe”, the character-themed cafe based on the “Mobile Suit Gundam” series, released the meal kit “Mobile Suit Gundam Wing PUG & Night Online Menu Set” from its Halloween menu. Preordering is available at “Premium Bandai”. The product “Mobile Suit Gundam Wing PUG & Night Online Menu Set” allows fans to enjoy at home the fairs “PUG (Pick up GUNDAM) and “Night Party Event”, which are happening at GUNDAM Cafe during October 2021. “The Wing that Dashes Across the Mysterious Night ~ Pumpkin Gratin” can be easily prepared with a microwave oven and comes with Halloween table accessories. The kit also comes with exclusive cutlery rests (5 variations in total) featuring original illustrations from GUNDAM Cafe. An original frame with augmented reality markers is also included, allowing fans to have fun taking commemorative photos. “Mobile Suit Gundam Wing PUG & Night Online Menu Set” is priced 3,000JPY (tax included / shipping, handling fees not included). Preorders are available at “Premium Bandai”, the item will be delivered during October. (C) Sotsu Sunrise

The official drama script of "TouMu" also known as "Musical: Touken Ranbu", called "Drama Musical: Touken Ranbu: Atsukashiyama Ibun" has gotten its first manga adaptation on the WEC comic website "Tonari no Young Jump". The serialization will start on September 24, 2021. This work "Musical: Touken Ranbu: Atsukashiyama Ibun" is based on the official drama script that was released in 2019, and the first manga of "TouMu" will be handled by the author Yamazaki Kyou, known for "Shikeishuu Sousakan: Akutagawa Kai no Jikenbo" and "Penalty School". The story takes place on Atsukashiyama, Oshu Hiraizumi, in Bunji 5 Year (1189), and the fast-paced actions on the achievements of the featured Touken Danshi, such as Kashuu Kiyomitsu, Mikazuki Munechika, Kogitsunemaru, Ishikirimaru, Iwatooshi, and Imanotsurugi, will be drawn by Yamazaki. The manga of "Musical: Touken Ranbu: Atsukashiyama Ibun" will start on September 24, on "Tonari no Young Jump". ＜Overview＞ ● Title: "Musical: Touken Ranbu: Atsukashiyama Ibun" Manga ● Manga Artist: Yamazaki Kyou ● Original Work: Drama Touken Ranbu: Atsukashiyama Ibun (Script: Mikasono Chuuji) ● Supervision: Musical: Touken Ranbu Production Committee ● Original Idea: "Touken Ranbu Online" by DMM GAMES/ Nitroplus ● Serialization Media: Tonari no Young Jump ● Serialization Starting Date: September 24, 2021 (Friday) ● Serialization Frequency: Every Friday ＜Summary＞ In AD 2205, the "History Revisionists" started their assault on the past. In order to prevent any alterations to the history, the Time Government dispatched the "Saniwa" to the past. Then, the "Touken Danshi" with the soul of the sword was bought to live due to the power of Saniwa and they will be involved in the fight to protect history. Then, a new dispatch order was given to the Touken Danshi by the Saniwa. The team consists of Kashuu Kiyomitsu as the leader with Mikazuki Munechika, Kogitsunemaru, Ishikirimaru, Iwatooshi, and Imanotsurugi was send to the battlefield on Atsukashiyama, Oshu Hiraizumi, in Bunji 5 Year (1189). -- Bunji 5 Year Minamoto no Yoshitsune headed toward Fujiwara Clan at Oushu Hiraizumi as he was chased by his brother, Minamoto no Yoritomo. However, Yoshitsune was cornered by Fujiwara no Yasuhiro due to the pressure of Yoritomo, whose influence is expanding, and committed suicide on the spot. After the death of Yoshitsune, a fierce battle was revolved around Yoritomo's army, who took the opportunity to take control of Oushu, and the Fujiwara's army led by Yasuhiro, took place at Atsukashiyama. Due to the invasion of Hiraizumi, the Fujiwara clan of Oushu was eliminated. The target of the "History Revisionists" is Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The alterations that were committed are Yoshitsune, who was supposed to be dead, is still alive, and Benkei joined followed Yasuhiro as they fight against the Yoritomo's army at Atsukashiyama. The order of the Touken Danshi was to return the history to the proper order, which is Yoshitsune die due to unnatural reasons and Benkei die according to the correct history... In the end, what's the result of this battle...? (C) Yamazaki Kyou/ Shueisha (C) Musical: Touken Ranbu Production Committee

The gravures of a total of 24 heroines from titles such as "Girlfriend, Girlfriend", "Rent-A-Girlfriend", and "When Will Ayumu Make His Move?", can be seen on "Weekly Shounen Magazine" Issue 42 (Release on September 15, 2021). The beautiful illustrations of the heroines were shown over 14 pages with no words and title logos. The authors participated in this project "Weekly Magazine Heroine Manga Gravure Festival!" are Mashima Hiro, Naitou Marcey, Kuze Ran, Seo Kouji, Oh! Great, Hiroyuki, AZU, Sasuga Kei, Miyajima Reiji, Yamamoto Souichirou, Fuji Ryousuke, Hideki, and Yoshikawa Miki. For the purpose of this project, the original illustration of the heroines in swimsuit, bunny suit, yukata, and other clothing can be seen. "Weekly Shounen Magazine" Issue 42 is currently available in store. The paper version of this issue comes with an application form that a total of 300 people will get the set of 13 illustrations. Also, "Weekly Magazine Strongest Heroine- Late-Summer Greeting Card Fair" will be held on all Animate stores from September 17, where one piece of the fair limited postcard will be given for each purchase of the applicable manga. "Weekly Magazine Strongest Heroine- Late-Summer Greeting Card Fair" Applicable Publication Kodansha Comic "A Couple of Cuckoos" Vol 1 - 8 Kodansha Comic "Rent-A-Girlfriend" Vol 1 - 22 Kodansha Comic "Girlfriend, Girlfriend" Vol 1 - 7 KC Deluxe "When Will Ayumu Make His Move?" Vol 1 - 8 Kodansha Comic "Megami no Cafe Terrace" Vol 1 - 3 Kodansha Comic "Amagami-san Chi No Enmusubi" Vol 1 - 2 Kodansha Comic "Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsuujinai" Vol 1 Event Period From Friday, September 17, 2021 ~ ※The novelties postcard are limited in stock, and the distribution will end once the stock has depleted. Novelties Distribution Store All Animate Stores (inclusive of online store)

From "Tokyo Revengers", limited time "Japan Revengers" posters have been on display at JR Tokyo Station from September 13. There is also a "local version" in which the characters in charge of each region speak as representatives of the country. In addition to the main "Japan Revengers" poster lined with dignity, there are 47 "local version" posters featuring the characters of each region speaking as representatives of their region. The lines written in the dialect of each region are a must-see. A Twitter hashtag campaign is also being held at the same time. If you tweet "#OrenoJimotogaSaikyo" on Twitter during the campaign period, you will receive a special poster. One person will receive a "Japan Revengers" B0 poster as a special prize, and 47 people will receive a "Japan Revengers" prefectural special B2 poster as a second prize. In addition, a store campaign will be held from September 17 when the latest comic volume 24 goes on sale, so check the "Japan Revengers" special site for details. (C) Wakui Ken, Kodansha

Vol.1 of the novel "Kijin Gentoushou" has been released on September 9. Together, a trailer with Yashiro Taku as the narrator and information about the anime project have been announced.