It’s hard not to notice that the classic anime series new Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX movie and TV series now underway, there’s also plenty of hype surrounding a planned live-action film and a sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway. With interest in the franchise at its highest point in decades, the timing feels perfect to launch another Gundam saga.
The new manga title, Mobile Suit Gundam Eight, is scheduled to begin serialization in the August 2025 issue of Gundam Ace magazine (on sale in Japan in June). Featuring an original story and artwork from veterans behind some of the franchise’s most well-received entries, the series promises a unique post-apocalyptic tale about the few remaining humans and the last Gundam mobile suit.
Top Talent s Gundam Eight
A New Gundam Timeline Begins
The original story for Mobile Suit Gundam Eight comes from Hajime Kamoshida, known for his work on Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, and the manga artwork is handled by Shuuei Takagi, illustrator of Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation: Code Fairy. The striking design of the lead mobile suit, known as the Gundam Zilius, was created by mecha designer Kanekotsu.
Mobile Suit Gundam Eight takes place in an alternate timeline, separate from the familiar Universal Century known to most fans. Earth, once the cradle of humanity, was meant to enter an age of prosperity through advances in science and biotechnology. Instead, by the year 2030, it teeters on the edge of collapse. Only 258 survivors remain, and with them, a single Gundam. Set during the new "Koreki" era, the story follows the last Gundam’s battle for survival amid political turmoil and human struggle. At its center is Gundam Zilius, a heavily armored machine built to endure a dying world.
Gundam Zilius Kit Arrives First
A Bold New Chapter for Gundam
While there are currently no concrete plans for a Mobile Suit Gundam Eight anime (at least not yet), Bandai is already moving quickly to merchandise the new Gundam Zilius design. A new plastic model kit is set to debut at the Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan this May.
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With Gundam expanding its reach to new audiences through recent projects like The Witch from Mercury and GQuuuuuuX, Mobile Suit Gundam Eight seems poised to carry that momentum forward. With its intense, post-apocalyptic premise and the striking visual design of Gundam Zilius at its core, the series looks ready to define the next chapter in Gundam’s enduring legacy.
- Created by
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- First Film
- Mobile Suit Gundam I
- First TV Show
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Latest TV Show
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
- First Episode Air Date
- April 7, 1979
- Cast
- Tôru Furuya, Shūichi Ikeda, Hirotaka Suzuoki
The Gundam franchise is a cornerstone of mecha anime, featuring giant robots known as "mobile suits" in various wartime settings. Originating with Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979, it explores complex themes of war, politics, and humanity through the struggles of pilots who navigate these massive machines. The franchise spans multiple timelines and universes, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected stories and standalone narratives.
