I am the Takarazuka Memorial! 40th anniversary project "Riding Suit Gundam JRA -BEYOND THE TURF-" starts today, June 13th (Thursday).

The special project "Riding Suit Gundam JRA -BEYOND THE TTURF-", a collaboration between the popular "Mobile Suit Gundam" anime series and the Japan Central Racing Association, which celebrated its 40th anniversary, began today, June 13, 2019. The project was launched today, June 13, 2019.

Mobile Suit Gundam," which began broadcasting in 1979, established the genre of "real robot anime" that cannot be described in terms of simple good versus evil, which had been the trend in robot anime up until then. The "Real Robot Anime" genre, which could not be described in terms of the simple good versus evil that had been the trend in robot animation up to that time, was established, creating a huge boom.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the broadcast of "Mobile Suit Gundam," a project titled "Gundam 40th Anniversary Project" is underway to convey the appeal of Gundam to a wide range of people beyond the boundaries of individual works, across borders, and across generations.

This time, the special project "Riding Suit Gundam JRA -BEYOND THE TTURF-", a collaboration between the popular "Mobile Suit Gundam" anime series and the Japan Central Racing Association, which celebrated its 40th anniversary, will be launched today, June 13, 2019. The project started today, June 13, 2019.

A key visual was released in collaboration with "Gundam 00," combining the first Takarazuka Kinen with "00 (Rei, wa)," the new name of the new era, and a special video narrated by Mamoru Miyano, who plays the role of Setsuna F. Sayei, was also released.

Mobile Suit Gundam 00" is the first Gundam series broadcast on TV to consist of two parts, the first season and the second season, and will be adapted to the stage for the first time in February 2019. In February 2019, the Gundam series will be adapted into a stage for the first time.

The "Gundam JRA" special site will feature the "Gundam JRA -BEYOND THE TURF-," an original movie featuring a crossover between past Gundam characters and famous scenes from GI races, as well as the 60th Takarazuka Kinen, the first Grand Prix race in 2025, and the "Gundam JRA -BEYOND THE TURF-," an original movie featuring the Gundam characters from the GI series. The "Halo Gacha: Takarazuka Kinen 00," which is linked to the 60th Takarazuka Kinen, the first Grand Prix race in 2025, is also available.

JRA, which says, "We want to continue to be loved across a wide range of generations." This project was born from the common desire of JRA and the Mobile Suit Gundam series to "continue to be loved across a wide range of generations. Through "Gundam JRA," the appeal of horse racing is sure to be brought to new heights.

Collaboration Information

Mamoru Miyano, who plays Setsuna F. Sayei in "Gundam 00 (Double O)," will provide narration.

Gundam JRA -BEYOND THE TURF-" and "BEYOND -Go beyond everything. The original movie "Gundam JRA -BEYOND THE TURF-" was released based on the concept of "Gundam JRA -Beyond the Turf-". The first original movie is narrated by Mamoru Miyano, who plays Setsuna F. Sayei in "Gundam 00.
The movie features many characters from "Mobile Suit Gundam" to "Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphens," transcending the boundaries of the works, and crossovers with GI races held at the JRA.
The original movie narrated by Shuichi Ikeda (Char Aznable) and Toru Furuya (Amuro Ray) will be released in the near future, so please look forward to it.

The 60th Takarazuka Kinen," the first Grand Prix race in Reiwa, and "Gundam 00 (Double O)" collaboration campaign

The "Halo Gacha Takarazuka Kinen 00 (Double O)" Gundam Horse Ticket Campaign, in which you can win gorgeous prizes, has also started!
The "Halo Gacha" that was well-received at the Arima Warrior Gundam at the end of 2018 has been powered up and is now available as the "Halo Gacha Takarazuka Kinen 00". This content is a collaboration between the 60th Takarazuka Kinen, the first Grand Prix race in 2025, and "Gundam 00" (*broadcast from 2007 to 2009), which is extremely popular among young people. When you tap Halo, a "Gundam Horse Ticket" will be issued at random, featuring a combination of Gundam 00 characters and mobile suits.

In addition, the "Halo Gacha Takarazuka Kinen 00 Gundam Horse Ticket Campaign" will be held in conjunction with the results of the 60th Takarazuka Kinen (frame series).
During the application period from June 13 (Thu.) at 11:00 to June 23 (Sun.) at 15:00 on the day of the Takarazuka Memorial, one lucky person will win a "Gundam ticket signed by Toru Furuya" from among those who share a "Gundam ticket" with the same combination as the result of the 60th Takarazuka Memorial on Twitter by using the specified hashtag. One winner will receive a framed graphic artwork commemorating the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam signed by Toru Furuya and a Gundam JRA original QUO card worth 10,000 yen, and 10 winners will receive a Gundam JRA original QUO card worth 10,000 yen.
For the "Halo Gacha Takarazuka Kinen 00," the only type of "Gundam Horse Ticket" to be issued will be the "Frame Stack.

■Gundam JRA Tokyo Racecourse Special Event

On June 23 (Sun.) [the day of the 60th Takarazuka Kinen], a campaign to win a Gundam JRA original QUO card and a meet and greet event will be held at the Tokyo Racecourse.

＜The Gundam JRA original QUO card will be raffled off! > Date & Time: June 23rd (Fri.)

Date & Time: June 23 (Sun.) From the time the gates open *ends when all prizes are gone
Prize: Gundam JRA original QUO card worth 500 yen (limited to 1,000 winners)

<How to participate
As a special edition of the Today's Chance Prize of the Visitor Point Campaign, the prize will be given to customers who touch the point reader and get "Winner".
For details, please refer to the special website.


＜Gundam and Shia Zaku will appear! ＞Date: June 23 (Wed.)

Date: June 23 (Sun.) (1) from 11:00 a.m. (2) from 2:00 p.m.
Location: East Hall, Fuji View Stand 1F, etc.

(C) Sotsu, Sunrise