Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury" prequel "PROLOGUE" premieres! Full-length trailer PV, main cast information, and new products are also announced!

The Bandai Namco Group's cross-sectional project "Gundam Project" premiered "PROLOGUE," a prequel to "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury" at the "Gundam Next Future -LINK THE UNIVERSE-" venue. In addition to the announcement of the trailer PV of the main story and the two main cast members, various new products including Gundam plastic models were also announced.

The latest TV animation of the Gundam series, "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury," will start airing every Sunday from October 2022 at 5 p.m. on 28 MBS/TBS stations nationwide. The prequel "PROLOGUE" will be screened at the "GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE" event to be held in various locations, and tickets for participation in the online preview will be distributed.

⇒The stage is set in a school! The second teaser visual for "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury" has been released! Main staff, synopsis, characters, mobile suits, and other work information!

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury" Information

Full-length trailer PV released
The trailer PV of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury," which will start airing in October 2022, has been released for the first time.
This video is available on the official Gundam YouTube channel "Gundam Channel".

Full-length trailer PV

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Additional images of the main character machine, Gundam Aerial, are now available.
The new Gundam Aerial form that appeared in the trailer PV of the main story has been released.

Front and back of Gundam Aerial

Two main cast members have been announced.
The two main cast members who will play the characters in the film have been announced. Kana Ichinose will play the main character, Sletta Mercury, and Lynn will play Miorine Rembrandt.

Sletta Mercury (cv. Kana Ichinose)

<Comments

I think there are a lot of people who are looking forward to this new TV animation of the Gundam series after 7 years and the first female protagonist. I never thought that I would be able to play the leading role in a Gundam series.
Sretta, the girl I will be playing, is introverted and a bit difficult to communicate with, but she is easy to relate to, and during the audition I was sympathizing with her as I played the role. I also like the way she tries her best to convey her opinions and how cool she becomes when she rides the Gundam. I will do my best to play the role.
Please enjoy how the Gundam will work in the school!

■Miorine Lembrun (cv. Lynn)

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When the production of the new Gundam series was announced and I learned that it would take a different approach, I went into the audition with high expectations and even more enthusiasm than usual. I was delighted to be asked to play the role of Miorine, and I felt the joy of fulfilling one of my dreams that I had always wanted to fulfill, but at the same time, I felt the burden of the role weighing heavily on me. I will do my best to express Miorine's complex feelings of anger and hope, and to deliver a wonderful work of art to you all.

[Prequel "PROLOGUE" premieres.
The prequel "PROLOGUE" to the "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury" anime, which will begin airing in October 2022, has been unveiled for the first time.
The prequel "PROLOGUE" can be viewed at the screenings held at "GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE" venues, as well as at the limited-time online previews that can be joined from tickets distributed at some events.
For information on how to watch the prequel "PROLOGUE," please check the official "GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE" website.

GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE" official website: ##

＜Prequel "PROLOGUE" Synopsis
The front, Fallkvang, was built on an asteroid.
In the lab of the Vanadis Organization, Gundam Lubris is undergoing operational experiments.
The test pilot, Elnora Samaya, is growing impatient with the Lubris, which is still unable to meet the conditions imposed by the council.
-It was the birthday of her daughter, who was turning 4 years old.

The characters from the prequel "PROLOGUE" have been announced.
The characters appearing in the prequel "PROLOGUE" have been revealed.

Elikto Samaya (cv. Kana Ichinose)
A 4-year-old girl who lives with her family in Fallkvang. She is the daughter of Elnora and Nadim. She is a naïve and curious girl who sometimes gets in the way of her parents.

Elnora Samaya (cv. Noto Amiko)

A researcher at the Vanadeez Organization. She is a test pilot for Gundam Lubliss and the loving mother of the Samaya family.

Nadim Samaya (cv. Dai Tsuchida)

Development manager of Gundam Lublis. He is on loan to the Vanadeez Organization from Ox Corporation, a mobile suit development company. Father of the Samaya family.

Cardo Nabo (cv. Miyuki Ichijo)

A researcher who serves as the representative of Vanadee's Institution. As the leading authority on GUND format theory, he is respected by the researchers.

Information on characters other than those listed above can be found on the official "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witches of Mercury" website.

Mobile suits appearing in the prequel "PROLOGUE" have been revealed.
New information on Gundam Lubris and Begilbeu has been added, and two new mobile suits, "Gundam Lubris Mass Production Prototype Model" and "Heingra" have been revealed.

Gundam Lubris
Prototype developed by Ox-Earth Corporation. It is one of the "GUND-ARM" mobile suits that employ the innovative GUND format technology, and is equipped with a shield composed of a group weapon system called "Gambit.

■Gundam Lubris mass production prototype model
This is a mass-production type of the Gundam Lubris manufactured by Ox Corporation. It is equipped with a large launcher on its back that holds the Gambit.

Gundam Begilbeu
A mobile suit developed by Grassley Defense Systems. It is a high-performance machine that incorporates the latest technology in various areas, and was deployed by the Dominicos, a special unit of the Mobile Suit Development Council.

Heingra
A mass-produced mobile suit manufactured by Grassley. It is operated by the Dominicos Squadron as an accompanying machine for the Begilbeu.

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch of Mercury" Product Information

The "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury" products will appear one after another in the future.

■Plastic model Gundam series Gundam plastic models
Gundam Aerial, the main character of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury," is the fastest three-dimensional model in the Gundam Model Kits HG series. In addition to Gundam Lubris and Begilu Beu, which appear in the prequel "PROLOGUE," other models will also appear in the lineup one after another!　Updates on Gunpla will be posted on a special page on the Bandai Hobby Site from time to time.

Gundam Model Kits "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury" special page: #

HG 1/144 Gundam Aerial
Scheduled to be released in October 2022 1,430 yen (including 10% tax)

Gundam Aerial, the main character of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury". In-mold molding and clear molding techniques are used to easily reproduce scenes from the movie. The shield can be separated into 11 bit-staves to create a dynamic gambit deployment.
In-mold molding is a method of transferring a pattern printed on a film to the surface of a part by inserting the pattern into an injection mold and injecting resin.

HG 1/144 Gundam Lubris
Scheduled to be released on August 6, 2022 (Sat.) 1,760 yen (including 10% tax)

HG 1/144 Begilbeu
Scheduled to be released on August 6, 2022 (Sat) 1,760 yen (including tax 10%)

＜Other plastic model lineups will be released one after another! ＞Other plastic model lineups are scheduled to be released on August 6, 2022.
HG 1/144 Diranza (Guele exclusive machine)
Scheduled to be released in October 2022. 1,760 yen (including tax 10%)
HG 1/144 Demitrainer (Character B exclusive machine)
Scheduled to be released in November 2022. 1,540 yen (including tax 10%)
HG 1/144 Diranza (General A / Character A exclusive machine)
Scheduled to be released in November 2022. 1,760 yen (including tax 10%)
HG 1/144 Gundam Falakt
Scheduled to be released in December 2022. 2,090 yen (including tax 10%)
HG 1/144 Daryl Balde
Scheduled to be released in December 2022. 2,090 yen (incl. tax 10%)
HG 1/144 Demitrainer
Scheduled to be released in October 2022. 1,760 yen (including tax 10%)
Figure-rise Standard
Sletta Mercury
Scheduled to be released in October 2022. 3,520 yen (including tax 10%)
Figure-rise Standard Miorine Rembrandt
Scheduled to be released in November 2022. 3,520 yen (including tax)
SD Gundam EX Standard Gundam Aerial
Scheduled to be released in October 2022. 660 yen (including tax)

＜Finished figure brand TAMASHII NATIONS
Gundam Aerial is now available in ROBOT Soul and Chogokin with die-cast texture and light-emitting gimmick!
S.H.Figuarts and Figuarts mini are also scheduled to appear in the lineup one after another.

ROBOT Soul of SIDE MS Gundam Aerial ver. A.N.I.M.E. 7,700 yen (tax included), scheduled for release in November 2022
Chogokin Gundam Aerial 24,200 yen (including tax) Scheduled to be released in January 2023
S.H.Figuarts Sletta Mercury: Product planning in progress
Figuarts mini Sletta Mercury Miorine Rembrandt Merchandising project in progress

TAMASHII NATIONS official website "Soul Web": ##

＜Character Kuji Lottery Ichiban Kuji Lottery
Ichiban Kuji Lottery: Gundam: Witch of Mercury
Release date: Scheduled for mid-November 2022
Suggested retail price: 700 yen (including 10% tax)
Official website: ##

＜Gashapon
MOBILE SUIT ENSEMBLE23
Release date: Scheduled for October 2022
Price: 500 yen (including 10% tax)

＜Arcade card game
Gundam Aerial will join "Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base".
Launch date: Fall 2022 (scheduled)
Playing fee: 200 yen per play (1 PLAY + 1 card)
Additional card purchase: 100 yen per purchase (1 card / up to 4 purchases per PLAY)
Official website: ##

<Apparel
Mobile Suit Gundam Mercury Witch PROLOGUE full-color T-shirt
XGF-02 Gundam Rubris / CEK-040 Begilbeu
Order start date: July 14 (Thu), orders will be taken at Premium Bandai
Price: 3,850 yen (including 10% tax)
Number of types: 2 types

Mobile Suit Gundam Mercury Witch PROLOGUE Gundam Rubris & Begilbeu T-shirt
Order start date: Orders will be taken at Premium Bandai from July 14 (Thu)
Price: 3,520 yen (including 10% tax)
Number of types: 1 type

GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE" Information

GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE" is a Gundam comprehensive event held in various forms to commemorate the broadcast of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury" and to aim for the next future of Gundam. The following three forms are available, creating opportunities for fans to connect with the Gundam series.
The first area of the BASE SERIES, "GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -YOKOHAMA BASE-," will finally be held from July 16 (Sat). On the same day, "GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA" will reopen, allowing visitors to enjoy the world of Gundam, including "Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury" in the Yokohama area.

For details, check the official website of "GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE.

GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE" official website: #

GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA will re-open on Saturday, July 16th.
GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA (GFY) is a facility that exhibits and lets visitors experience a "moving Gundam" that stands 18 meters tall.
It will reopen on July 16 (Sat). Tickets are now on sale.

◆The Gundam Hand Remote Control Demonstration held at "Gundam Next Future -LINK THE UNIVERSE-" on Thursday, July 14, was conducted in cooperation with Gundam Global Challenge System Director Wataru Yoshizaki, using the robot control system "V-Sido. Sido" robot control system with the cooperation of Mr. Wataru Yoshizaki, Gundam GLOBALCHALLENGE system director.
This is a special production of "LINK THE UNIVERSE" and is not available during the regular exhibition period.

◆"GFY Summer Fair," a limited-time gourmet event, will be held from July 30 (Sat.).

◆"Mobile Suit Gundam" "RX-78F00HMT (Hi-Mat)" production "F00 /AI Awakening!

Free screening of "PROLOGUE," the prequel to "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch of Mercury" and other events are planned.
For details, please check the official website.

Check the official website for details.

Gundam Factory YOKOHAMA
Outline of Summer Event (as of July 2022)
Dates: Saturday, July 16, 2022 - Wednesday, August 31, 2022
<Saturday, July 16 - Friday, July 29> 10:00 - 20:00 (last admission 19:00) / Closed: None
<July 30 (Sat) - August 21 (Sun) > 10:00 - 21:00 (last admission 20:00)/No regular closing days
<August 22 (Mon.) - August 31 (Wed.) > 10:00 - 20:00 (last admission 19:00) / Closed: None
Access:
7 min. walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Sta. on the Minatomirai Line
Yokohama City Bus BAYSIDE BLUE
3 min. walk from Yamashita-futo bus stop.

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The information in this press release is current at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice.