Gundam Build Divers", the latest in the "Gundam" series, will begin airing in Spring 2018! The main character, Riku, will be played by Yusuke Kobayashi!

Gundam Build Divers," the latest TV animation of the "Gundam Series" planned and produced by Sunrise Inc. will be broadcast on the TV Tokyo network from spring 2018.

Gundam Build Divers" is the latest work in the "Gundam Build Series", which has developed two works, "Gundam Build Fighters" (2013) and "Gundam Build Fighters Tri" (2014), and it is a work in which the "Gunpla battles" that have gained popularity among Gundam fans of all ages will unfold from a different worldview. This is a work that unfolds in a different worldview than before. For current fans of the "Gundam Build Series," it will offer the same exciting "Gunpla battles" and character development story as the previous two series, and for those who have not seen the series before, it will offer a new way to enjoy the Gundam series through "Gunpla," a work that all generations will be able to enjoy.

Ltd., NAMCO BANDAI Entertainment Inc., Bandai Visual Co., Ltd. and other companies in the NAMCO BANDAI Group will develop various products and services, including Gunpla, capsule toys, toys, figurines, home video game software, game applications for mobile terminals, and other games, videos, and packages. The development of various products and services such as Gundam plastic models, capsule toys, toys, figurines, home video game software, game applications for mobile devices, etc. will start.

Gundam Build Divers" Prologue

As a prologue to "Gundam Build Divers," this special film depicts the activities of various Gunpla, including Cujo Kyoya's favorite machine, the Gundam AGEII Magnum.
Story: The Gunpla Force Battle Tournament is a major event held once a year on GBN. The final match will be between the champion "AVALON" led by Kyouya Cujo and the elite force "7th Armored Division" led by Rommel the Wisdom General. Various Gunpla, including Kyoya's favorite machine "Gundam AGEII Magnum," will be flying around, and the strongest force will be decided here!
Distribution information: Available for free on the official "Gundam Build Divers" website (#) , Gundam Fan Club ( #), and other sites from February 2 (Fri.).

Character】 【Characters appearing in the game

■DN (*): Riku (left), [Mikami Riku (right)] (voice: Yusuke Kobayashi)

A 14-year-old boy who attends a junior high school in a seaside city. He is athletic and dexterous in everything he does. On the other hand, he is looking for something he is truly passionate about. After witnessing Cujo Kyoya's Gunpla battles, he decides to dive into the world of GBN, which he finds so exciting.

■DN: Yukky (left), [Hidaka Yukio (right)] (voice: Fujiwara Natsumi)

Riku's classmate and best friend. He loves the Gundam series of anime, and his knowledge of the series is on a par with that of adults. He is usually a rather unassuming boy, but his skills as a Gunpla builder are solid, and he is a reliable diver for Riku in GBN.

DN: Momo (left), [Yashiro Momoka (right)] (voice: Nene Hieda)

A classmate of Riku and Yukio, Momo belongs to the women's soccer club. She has a very outgoing personality and tries to recruit Riku to join the soccer club, but in the process, she discovers the fun of Gunpla and GBN and starts playing with Riku and his friends. She also has a girlish personality that believes that what is cute is righteous.

DN: Sara (voice: Haruka Terui)

A girl whom Riku and his friends meet in the GBN. She has a strange sense of understanding the special feelings that are put into Gunpla, which no one but the builders who work on them can know.

DN: Kujo Kyoya (voice: Jun Kasama)

He is the strongest diver in the current GBN and holds the title of Champion. He is a gentlemanly and mild-mannered person, but when it comes to Gunpla battles, his hidden passion burns more fiercely than anyone else.
He is Riku's admirer and target. He is Riku's admirer and target.

DN: Rommel (voice: Hayami Scholar)

He is the leader of the Force's 7th Armored Division. He is a strategist to the extent that he is called a "wise general" and likes to fight extremely hard, but on the other hand, he is a very pretty diver. He is a good rival and friend of Kyoya.

DN...Diver name used in GBN.

Mechas appearing in the series

Gundam Double O Diver

A Gunpla based on the Double O Gundam, Riku's machine. While taking advantage of its base body, Riku customized it to his liking, and as a result, ithas achieved a well-balanced performance in bothoffense and defense, with the addition of verniers and wingsto the base of its corn thrusters, which gives it unexpected mobility.It is a good machine that shows aglimpse of Riku's Gundam modeling sense.

Jim III Beam Master

Yukki's favorite machine, this rear-support type is based on the Jim III. As its name suggests, itis equipped withbeamweapons, and its main weapon, a changeling rifle, is capable of a variety of attacks. The legs in particular have been strengthened to ensure stability when shooting, making it a down-to-earth Gunpla in the manner of Yookie.

Momo Kapuru

This is a Gundam model based on the Momo Kapuru, used by Momo.It has been modified intoa penguin motif because it is cute, and a mini-Capul is built in because it is cute. The missile launcherwas removed because itis not cute, and the iron nails were rounded off because they are too sharp and not cute, and their attack power was
The attack power was reduced. However, it is not only cute, but its speed and strength have also been greatly improved.

■Gundam AGEII Magnum

A Gundam AGE-2-based machine used by Cujo Kyoya.It wascreated based on the concept of a high-spec AGE-2 specialized for achampion'sbattle style, and by adding attack capabilities to its wings and shield,it demonstrates super-attack characteristics that allow it to turn to attack inanysituation. The variable mechanismhasalsobeen sublimated into aphoenixmode, and the result is a Gundam model that leaves no stone unturned as the GGBN champion's Gunpla.

Grimoire Red Beret

A Gunpla based on the Grimoire. Based on the concept of further expanding the functions of the base model, thismodel has undergonepractical modifications in various parts of its body, making ita model for advanced users whoseskills are reflected in its design.Various optional parts are available for both small and large models.

Auger Blade-X (Jinx)

A Gunpla based on the GN-X IV. It has been customized with an ogre motifand specializes in a close combat style.Whenit activates its Trans Am, the visor on its head lowers and it changes into Ichitsume mode.It will not remove its gaze until it hasdevoured the opponent it has once stared at.

Seravy Gundam Scheherazade

This custom Gundam model is based on the Seravy Gundam.It is easy to guess from its highquality that it is a high-performance machine with highmobility that does not match its sizeand high firepower as it looks, butdoes this machine have the hidden gimmick that has been passed down fromits predecessor, the Vache?

Work Information
Gundam Build Divers
Broadcast start: Spring 2018
Broadcast start: Spring 2018 ・Broadcasting slot: TV Tokyo

＜Broadcasting slot: TV Tokyo
The latest network game "Gunpla Battle Nexus Online (GBN)" allows players to enjoy various missions using Gunpla in the cyber virtual space (Dimension). Junior high school student Riku Mikami and his best friend Yukio Hidaka, along with their classmate Momoka Yashiro, dive into this vast world, where they become "divers," residents of GBN. But.... Riku's dream is to meet famous divers, including the champion "Cujo Kyoya". The formation of the "Force," a unit system composed of multiple divers. The obstruction by "mass divers" who use unofficial tools, break decals. Through many encounters and experiences, Riku and his friends build not only Gunpla, but also their own adventures!

<Staff
Planning: Sunrise
Original Story: Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino
Director : Shinya Watada
Series composition : Noboru Kimura
Character Design Designer : Kazuhiro Hara
Character Design：Tamari Toida
Mechanical Design: Kunio Okawara, Kanetake Ebikawa, Junichi Akutsu
Mechanical Design: Junya Ishigaki, Ippei Katabu, Kenji Teraoka
Mechanical Design: Shinya Terashima, Takayuki Yanase, Naohiro Washio
Action Director: Masami Ohari
Chief Mechanical Animator: Shinya Kusubeki, Sakiko Uda
Art Director: Studio Naya
Music: Hideakira Kimura
Planning Cooperation: Bandai Hobby Division
Production Cooperation: ADK
Production: TV Tokyo, Sunrise, Sotsu

(C) Sotsu, Sunrise, TV TOKYO