The newly formed [Alexandros] also performed the theme song "Senko" live for the first time! Report on "Gundam Topics 2021" and "Mobile Suit Gundam Senko no Hathaway" where the latest Gundam information and highlights of "Senko no Hathaway" were discussed.

On April 13, 2021, "Gundam Topics 2021" and "Mobile Suit Gundam Senko no Hathaway Completion Report Conference" were held at Zepp DiverCity to announce the latest Gundam concessions, which were broadcast on the YoutTube "Gundam Channel.

The first part, "Gundam Topics 2021," was attended by Katsuyuki Motohiro, general director of "Gundam Build Real," Yuwa Tanaka, director, and Naohiro Ogata, producer.

The second part, "Mobile Suit Gundam Senko no Hathaway Completion Report Conference," featured Kensho Ono as Hathaway Noah, Rena Ueda as Gigi Andalusia, Junichi Suwabe as Kenneth Slegg, Souma Saito as Lane Aim, and members of the rock band [Alexandros], which sings the "Senko no Hathaway" theme song. Alexandros], the rock band that sings the theme song for "Senko Hathaway," took the stage. The latest information on Gundam was revealed.

Part 1 "Gundam Topics 2021

GUNDAM TOPICS2011" started with the information of "Gundam Build Real".

The distribution of the first episode has recently started, and this work has already become a topic of conversation. General Director Motohiro expressed his passion for this project, saying, "I have been warming up to this project for 20 years as a combination of Gundam and Robocon. While expressing his happiness about the project, he also expressed his regret that due to scheduling conflicts, Director Tanaka had to take over the actual production of the film.

From left: Producer Naohiro Ogata, Director Yuwa Tanaka, General Director Katsuyuki Motohiro

Director Tanaka, who was entrusted with the film, said that he was conscious of portraying the film as a world "in the future that could be realized in two or three years," while at the same time making sure to portray a coming-of-age drama that would reach people other than Gundam fans.

He also said that the film depicts battles by combining actual scenery with computer-generated Gundam models, and that it was difficult to shoot without being able to see anything, because the camera was turned based on the assumption that the models would move like this.

Of course, the same demands have to be made on the actors. In addition, as a unique feature of this film, the pilots wear VR goggles during the battles, so the viewer can only see the actors' expressions around their mouths. Director Tanaka revealed that even in such a situation, he asked the actors to "stare at their opponents with their mouths" so that the viewers can imagine the expressions on the pilots' faces.

In addition, a key visual was unveiled for the first time at this stage. The key word is "eyes. The key word is "eyes." We hope you will pay attention to the eyes in the key visual and anticipate what will happen next.

Next, Mr. Hirotake Taguchi from Bandai Spirits took the stage. Mr. Hirotake Taguchi from Bandai Spirits took the stage next and explained the concept of the Gunpla in "Gundam Build Real.

He commented that the concept is "Gunpla that you can actually make yourself," and that he hopes that people will enjoy making Gunpla that appear in the movie by themselves.

The second episode is scheduled to be released on April 26, 2021 on the "Gundam Channel" on YouTube.

Next, the latest information on the long-awaited "G Reconguista.

The release date of "G Reconguista III" "Legacy from Outer Space" has been set for July 22, 2021, and a video message from Yoshiyuki Tomino, the director of the film, was also released.

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G no Reconguista III" "Legacy from Outer Space" will be released on July 22, 2021! A video message from Yoshiyuki Tomino, General Director, has also arrived!

Director Motohiro commented that Director Tomino was "more energetic than before" as he was still in high spirits even after the Corona disaster.

Producer Ogata also said that he plans to expand the scale of theaters compared to the previous two films. It was also revealed that the fourth and fifth films will be released all at once.

In addition, new product information on "SD Gundam Heroes," whose anime distribution and broadcast began in April, was disclosed. The latest information on "GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA" includes a collaboration program with "Sen no Hathaway" in May, and the "Online Backyard Tour 'Mission 0 (Zero)'," which takes visitors inside the "GUNDAM-DOCK," a deck that stores "moving Gundams," with technical director Keinori Ishii's commentary.

For details, please check the official website of "GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA".

Part 2: "Mobile Suit Gundam Senko no Hathaway Completion Report Conference

In the second part, "Mobile Suit Gundam Senko no Hathaway", Mr. Ono, Mr. Ueda, Mr. Suwabe, Mr. Saito, and producer Ogata took the stage.

First of all, regarding the completion of this film, Mr. Ono said, "It is finally completed and this day has arrived. I can't wait to see the finished film," said Mr. Ueda. "I think there are both expectations and anxiety about what kind of images and music will be used to move the film. I think we have done the best we can with the current team. Mr. Suwabe, a member of the First Gundam generation who has already seen the film at a preview screening, said, "I think it's a wonderful and interesting work, even if you don't consider the performers. Mr. Saito added, "This work was made with the thoughts of many people in mind. I felt that I had to take on the responsibility and resolve to finish the film.

Kensho Ono

Rena Ueda

When asked about the highlights of each character in this very serious and realistic human drama, Mr. Ono answered, "Hathaway is a character who somehow manages to do what he wants to do, but always wonders if he is really doing the right thing. He commented that the highlight of the film is that Hathaway has such a complex human nature. "I carefully created the expression of a young man who is both a terrorist and Bright Noah's son through discussions with various people, including P. Ogata and the director," he said, adding that the difficulties in creating the role.

Junichi Suwabe

Saito, who plays the role of Lane Aim, a rival in the mobile suit battle, said, "Compared to the other three (Hathaway, Gigi, and Kenneth), this character is more straightforward and embodies the answer in an easy-to-understand way. I was asked to play the character like a young warrior, so compared to the other characters, there is a direct connection between emotion and dialogue. I hope I can express the fullness of his youthfulness. How he can break out of his youthfulness will be a highlight.

Souma Saito

Producer Naohiro Ogata

He also commented on the highlights of the film as a whole: "The natural fusion of CG and hand-drawn images makes the visuals spectacular, and the sound is also carefully crafted. You will understand it well when you hear it in the theater. It is a work that is easy on the eyes and ears," he said, pushing the powerful sound and visuals. Ueda also said that "the tension between people talking to each other" is also a highlight of the film, while also emphasizing the visual aspect of the film, saying that the "power of the pictures makes you forget that it is an anime. When you see the will and thoughts of each person, you can feel the same tension as in battle scenes, even though they are not battle scenes, and you can't stop watching. He also mentioned casual conversation scenes as a highlight, saying, "I want people to pay attention to the everyday scenes.

In addition, plastic models to be released in conjunction with the movie's release, the "HG 1/144 Penelope [clear color] First Limited Package" to be sold exclusively at theaters and Gundam Base stores, and figure products were also introduced.

The last band to perform the theme song "Senko" was the rock band [Alexandros], who performed their first live performance with their new lineup, including new drummer Weitake Riad, who just joined the band on April 10.

When asked for comments after the performance, the members said, "We are just so happy and honored (to be in charge of the theme song for "Gundam"). My manager is a Gundam fan, and around 2010 he told me, 'You should be able to bring a tie-up for a Gundam theme song someday. I guess I was finally able to return the favor" (guitarist and vocalist Yohei Kawakami), "It's like the manager picked me up, so I guess I was able to give him a big present" (guitarist Masaki Shirai), and he expressed his feelings toward the manager who supports the band.

As an episode in the creation of the song, Kawakami confessed, "I read the novel and wrote a darker song at first, but producer Ogata told me no, saying that he wanted a brighter song. He speculated that perhaps he wanted more momentum for his first work, but as a result of putting something like Hathaway's initial impulse into the song, he ended up with the upbeat song of the present.

Also, according to bassist Hiroyuki Isobe, "Although there was inspiration from the story, I thought it would be more sincere to fill it with what [Alexandros] wants to do now, and I was able to produce it with a pure feeling that it would be great if there was a chemical reaction with the work.

Ono, who saw the live performance, said, "It was really cool. The song 'Flashlight' matched Hathaway's troubled yet driven emotions and gave me goosebumps.

The press conference heightened expectations for "Mobile Suit Gundam: Senko no Hathaway," scheduled for release on May 7, 2021.

Also announced at the press conference were information on sales of items at the theater, a special offer for visitors to receive films of the previous "Gundam Series" theatrical versions, and information on stage greetings. For more information, please visit the official website of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Senko no Hathaway".