Netflix has released an action-packed clip from its Mobile Suit Gundam animated series, Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance. It showcases some of the action in the show’s opening scene. This show looks really cool!
Directed by Erasmus Brosdau and written by Gavin Hignight, it promises fans an enticing blend of an exciting storyline and cutting-edge animation.
The series is a collaboration between Netflix Anime and SAFEHOUSE, Inc. and it breathes new life into the Gundam universe, presenting fans with a vibrant revival of this iconic mecha anime franchise.
With over 50 anime series, movies, OVAs, manga, and light novels under its belt, Gundam has played a pivotal role in shaping the mecha anime genre. The Netflix partnership revisits Gundam’s origins, weaving a compelling narrative set during the One Year War—a crucial period in the franchise’s timeline.
The series is set in the year 0079 of the Universal Century, “the Principality of Zeon declares independence from the Earth Federation, plunging the two nations into war. Thanks to a revolutionary new weapon known as a Mobile Suit, the Zeon Force initially gains the upper hand.
“However, they lacked the power to take control of the entire Earth, bringing the war to a stalemate. 11 months into the war, the Earth Federation forces manage to seize a Zeon-controlled base located in Eastern Europe.
“Among the mixed battalion headed to reclaim this base is Sorari and the Red Wolves division, a Mobile Suit platoon that has just descended from space.”
The One Year War serves as a secure entry point for audiences familiar with the Gundam universe, while also hinting at potential future collaborations between Netflix and Gundam if the series is a hit with fans.
Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance animated series streaming on Netflix worldwide starting on October 17th, 2024.
