Newly-drawn inner jacket of "Mobile New Century Gundam X" BD Memorial BOX is unveiled! Comments from the staff and cast also arrived!

The newly-drawn inner jacket of "Mobile New Century Gundam X Blu-ray Memorial Box," which will be released on March 23, 2018, has been revealed, and comments from the gorgeous staff and cast have also arrived.

Mobile New Century Gundam X" is a TV animation work of the "Gundam" series produced by Sunrise that was broadcast in 1996, and is a masterpiece that opened a new door to the Gundam world. In a world where the war ended in the worst possible way, with most of the human race lost, the story centers on the emotional exchange between a boy and a girl, and the human relationships of the new and old generations are interwoven, depicting the "New Type" in a way different from the "Space Century" works. In addition to a variety of Gundam types, a number of mobile suits of novel designs also appear. Directed by Shinji Takamatsu, series composition by Hiroyuki Kawasaki, character design by Seiyoshi Nishimura, mechanical design by Kunio Okawara and Junya Ishigaki, and produced by TV Asahi and Sunrise.

More than 20 years after its TV broadcast, "Gundam X" will finally be made into the long-awaited first Blu-ray box set for fans, and now the newly-drawn inner jacket of the "Mobile New Century Gundam X Blu-ray Memorial Box" to be released on March 23, 2018 has been revealed ! The first 14 pages of the bonus comic will be published in the March issue of the monthly Gundam Ace magazine.
Comments from the cast and staff have also been received.

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Episode 03 "My beloved horse is ferocious
Cast: Wataru Takagi (Garoad) [middle photo] / Tomoyuki Morikawa (Shagia) [right photo] / Nozomu Sasaki (Orba) [left photo

Episode 15 "Is There Such a Thing as Heaven?
Cast: Wataru Takagi (Garoad) [middle] / Kazuya Nakai (Witz) [right] / Takumi Yamazaki (Roaby) [left

Episode 19 "It's like I'm dreaming
Cast: Wataru Takagi (Garoad) [Left] / Mika Kanai (Tifa) [Right

Episode 37 "Launch Frieden
Cast: Wataru Takagi (Garoad) [middle] / Kotono Mitsuishi (Tonia) [right] / Yumi Kakazu (Sara) [left

Episode 38 "I am D.O.M.E... the one who was once called Newtype
Cast: Wataru Takagi (Garoad) [Left] / Mika Kanai (Tifa) [Right] / Yutaro Mitsuoka (narration, D.O.M.E) [Middle].

Episode 39 "The Moon is Always There
Cast: Shinji Takamatsu (Director) [Left] / Hiroyuki Kawasaki (Series Composition) [Right

<Questions
Q1) How do you feel now after the audio commentary?
Q2 ) The Blu-ray Memorial Box is now on sale. Please tell us what you think are the highlights of "Gundam X".
Q3) Please give us a message to the fans.

Director Shinji Takamatsu
A1) I was very deeply moved, remembering the many things I was thinking about 21 years ago.
A2) The highlight is that you can enjoy the "Gundam X" of that time in beautiful picture quality.
A3) I hope that both people who watched "Gundam X" back then and people who have never watched it will be able to watch it while thinking about various things.

Hiroyuki Kawasaki (Series Composition)
A1 ) I enjoyed watching this work even though I created it myself (laughs).
A2) In addition to the main story, the enclosed newly-drawn comic is one of the highlights of the Memorial Box.
Please watch it after viewing all the episodes.
A3) In this era, "Gundam X" has been revived again with beautiful picture quality. Please keep it with you and take good care of it.

Wataru Takagi (Garoad)
(A1) I was very happy to be reunited with my friends from Frieden 21 years ago. As we chatted, I felt like I was going back to those days. It was both nostalgic and embarrassing (laughs), but it was a very precious and enjoyable time.
(A2) There are so many things to see, but if I had to say one thing, it would be... the farewell to the New Type.... The words of D.O.M.E. in the last episode made me feel both sadness and hope, and it touched my heart. I don't want to repeat my mistake.
(A3) I am filled with gratitude to be able to bequeath the work again in a new form, Blu-ray.
I hope that this work will be passed on to the fans who have supported me up to now, and to the next generation.
Thank you for your continued support.

Mika Kanai (Tifa)
A1) It was so nostalgic that I almost cried.
A2) Please enjoy the even more beautiful images of Gundam X!
A3 ) Once again, please watch it again from the first episode.

Kazuya Nakai (playing Witz)
A1) It was hard for me because of the waves of nostalgia and embarrassment. 21 years ago, I thought I wouldn't remember anything, but talking with you two brought back a lot of memories. I was able to recognize again that I was a happy newcomer.
A2) The cool ending preview of the next episode, including the sense of the subtitle! A coming-of-age drama that is not too bound by the words "Gundam" or "Newtype! Mecha that still has the feel of an old robot anime, in a good way!
(A3) Among the many Gundam series, this may not be a clear standout.
It was also tossed around by an unfortunate fate. But looking back on it now, I can definitely say that it was a wonderful work. Let's immerse ourselves in it together.

Takumi Yamazaki (Roaby)
(A1) I vividly remember those days (laugh)...everyone is still the same, or rather....the orobi-kun, Nakai-kun, is the best.
The 20 minutes went by so fast. I would like to do a dialogue or something next time.
(A2) "Each Justice" or... "What is Newtype?" I guess it is one of the common points of interest in the Gundam series, but I guess I can't leave those out.
A3) Although this work is more than 20 years old, I think it is enjoyable enough with its themes and well-crafted dialogue that are still relevant today.
I hope you will warmly look at the crew of Frieden, who are full of individuality and a bit silly.

Tomoyuki Morikawa (Shagia)
A1) It felt like a reunion since the three of us hadn't been together for a long time. 21 years ago, it was a bit harsh to watch the work, but I think we enjoyed the conversations we could have as we got older. I would like to thank the film and its staff for giving us this great opportunity.
(A2) I guess I still think of it as a new Gundam. The atmosphere of the cell animation is very good, and I remember that they were trying new things in everything.
A3) Here you go! My beloved horse is ferocious.

■Nozomu Sasaki (played by Orba)
(A1) I have often worked with Wataru Takagi and Tomoyuki Morikawa, who are in the same age group, but this was the first time that the three of us had a chance to talk together, so I was very happy to have the opportunity to do so. As we talked, memories of the recording days came back to me with nostalgia.
(A2) Heroes such as Garoad and characters like the Frost Brothers who confront them seem to have a slightly different appeal from the so-called "Gundam-ness" that existed before X. I feel that not only mecha but also people have a different appeal from the "Gundam-ness" that existed before X. I think that not only the mecha but also the people are the highlight of Gundam X.
A3) "Gundam X" is a work that holds deep memories for me. I hope that those of you who watched it in real time will be able to relive those days with nostalgia with the Memorial Box, and those of you who are watching it for the first time, I hope you will like this unique Gundam work.

Kotono Mitsuishi (Tonia)
A1) This was the first time for the three of us to talk together, so it was both refreshing and nostalgic. It opened a door to memories that had been completely closed!
(A2 ) The teamwork of the actors!
A3) Please enjoy "Mobile New Century Gundam X" with nostalgia.

Yumi Kakazuka (Sarah)
A1 ) There were a lot of memorable stories from those days! Wataru-san's excellent facilitation of the event made it end in no time with a lot of fun.
For me personally, X was my debut as a voice actor. I was so embarrassed by my performance that if there was a hole, I would have filled it, but it was a very happy start for me to work with the wonderful seniors. I would like to continue to learn a lot from my seniors!
(A2) The Gundams are cool, of course, but the human aspects of the crew members. In particular, the bond between Garoad and Tifa is very touching. And Sarah in the last episode! I was happy again when Captain Jamil said something to her.
I hope you will pay attention to the human relationships from the beginning to the end of the show.
A3) More than 20 years after its broadcast, Gundam X has been revived with the latest visual technology, and I would like to thank everyone who has supported us.
We, the cast members, have spent that many years and have our own lives. Looking back on this work, I have many fond memories and I realize once again that we were blessed with wonderful people in both the staff and the cast.
I hope that you will enjoy each and every episode while checking to see if the moon is out at night.

■Yutaro Mitsuoka (narrator, plays D.O.M.E.)
A1) Mr. Takagi and Ms. Kanai. I was a little nervous in the beginning, but they were able to relax my body and soul with their excellent lead, and I believe that we had an enjoyable and deeply moving time talking in the same atmosphere as 20 years ago. It was a happy time.
(A2) The conceit of those in power, and the "people" who are swept away by it. People are repeatedly destroyed and hurt in the name of justice.
However, "people" believe in love, try to regenerate, and continue to live robustly. Always, 、、、、. This is "Gundam X.
A3) I am very grateful and happy to be able to participate as a performer in a work that continues to be loved by everyone, even after more than 20 years have passed. The teamwork of the staff and cast of this work is excellent, and many of them have gone on to expand their careers. In addition to the cool theme song, the music throughout the film is a true cosmic symphony. I hope that as many people as possible will see "Gundam X," which has a storyline, direction, and many other highlights. Thank you very much for your kind attention.

Episode 19 audio commentary sample movie is now available!

Product Information
Mobile New Century Gundam X" Blu-ray Memorial Box
Release date: March 23, 2018
・Sold and distributed by: Bandai Visual
・Price: 52,000 yen (excluding tax)
・Total 39 episodes

970 min (preliminary) / (936 min main + 34 min video extras) linear PCM (stereo, some mono) / AVC / BD50G x 8 discs / 4:3 <1080p High Definition>, some video extras 4:3 <1080i High Definitoin>.

Film Information
Mobile New Century Gundam X
・Broadcasting period: April 1996 - December 1996

＜STORY>
Fifteen years have passed since the 7th Space War on Earth. Fifteen years have passed since the Seventh Space War on Earth ... and people there have once again begun to live their daily lives in peace. One day, Garoad Ran, a young boy, was one of them. One day, Garoad receives a request to retrieve Tifa, a girl kidnapped by Vulture. Garoad immediately takes action. But this is also the beginning of a new battle between those who seek to regain supremacy and those who will lead the new era!

<CAST
Garoad Run: Wataru Takagi / Tifa Adiel: Mika Kanai / Jamil Neet: Takeo Horiuchi / Wits Su: Kazuya Nakai / Roaby Roy: Takumi Yamazaki / Shagia Frost: Tomoyuki Morikawa / Orba Frost: Nozomi Sasaki / Tonya Maam: Kotono Mitsuishi / Sara Tyrell: Yumi Kakazu / Narration: Yutaro Mitsuoka, etc.

＜STAFF＞ ＜Originally written by: Hajime Yatate and
Original Story: Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino / Series Composition: Hiroyuki Kawasaki / Character Design: Seiyoshi Nishimura / Mechanical Design: Kunio Okawara, Junya Ishigaki / Art Director: Masaru Sato / Director of Photography: Yoichi Ogami / Sound Director: Yasuo Urakami / Music: Yasuo Higuchi / Setting Design: Takashi Takeuchi / Setting Support: Yuichi Hasegawa, Hajime Katoki / Director Shinji Takamatsu / Production: TV Asahi, Sunrise, etc.

(C) Sotsu, Sunrise