Mobile Suit Gundam, an iconic series that revolutionized the mecha genre, is now teaming with Netflix to put a modern update to a classic. According to Screenrant, the title of the series will be dubbed Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance, in which the premise takes place during the One Year War, the first major conflict in the franchise. The story follows the perspective of an elite team called Red Wolves, who are piloting mobile suits to save the world from opposing forces. The series will be directed by Erasmus Brosdau (Altered Carbon: Resleeved), and have joint venture production by Netflix anime and Safehouse (Final Fantasy XVI), which is well known for its spectacular and high-quality animation. View the announcement trailer below.
The recent teaser offers a glimpse into the brutal world of the series, showcasing intense mobile suit battles and introducing a cast of intriguing characters. The show is sure to be a big hit for all new and old fans of the Gundam series. According to Screenrant, with having vast collection of animated series, movies, light novels, and other social media, the Gundam franchise has undoubtedly left an unbelievable mark within the mecha genre. The program that is being utilized in the series creation is Unreal Engine Five, which pushes the boundaries by generating stunning visuals and a compelling narrative.
According to ScreenRant, the new series may take place between Jan. 3 0079, and Jan. 1, 0080 within the Gundam franchise timeline. This is the exact length that the One Year War took place following the Principality of Zeon’s attack against Earth and its allies. Many other series in the franchise also took place around this time, including Mobile Suit Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundman Thunderbolt.
Gundam has come a long way from its first debut back in 1979, all the way to the present. The franchise is one the most popular around the world, and is enjoyed by fans of all ages. While there is little information, ScreenRant reports the success of Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance could result in future Netflix-Gundam collaborations.