Summary
- A new Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash movie is officially in production, giving fans assurance of a sequel.
- The first movie in the trilogy was a financial success, earning over 1 billion yen in 33 years.
- The story is set 12 years after Second Neo Zeon War, focusing on a terrorist group resisting a corrupt Federation.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash is a light novel series written by Yoshiyuki Tomino. An anime film trilogy adapting the story was announced in 2018. The first movie was released in June 2021. After the movie’s premiere, there have been relatively limited updates regarding the second movie.
However, a new report has surfaced that confirms the second movie is in development. This information was revealed at a recent Shochiku Anniversary Event. The official confirmation means a lot, as fans can rest easy without having to worry if a second movie will ever come out.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash Is Tied To The Gundam Universe
- Story adapted into a movie trilogy
- Part 1 made more than 1 billion yen
Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash was released in February 1989. The second and third novels were released in 1990 and 1991, respectively. Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash movie trilogy was teased back in 2018. An official announcement was made in November 2018 at the Gundam 40th Anniversary press conference.
The first movie of the trilogy was scheduled to be released in July 2020 but had to be delayed because of the pandemic. The release date was moved to May 7, 2021. Unfortunately, it was delayed yet again, and this time it was moved to May 21, 2021. A few days before the movie’s premiere, it was announced that its release date had been changed yet again, but the studio did not reveal the new one.
Following multiple delays, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash Part 1 was released on June 11, 2021. The studio teased part 2 after the release of the first movie. Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash Part 1 was directed by Shūkō Murase, and Yasuyuki Mutou wrote the script. Alexandros’ Senkou is the main theme song for the movie. Hiroyuki Sawano composed the music for Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash Part 1.
The movie was a success in terms of earnings. According to reports, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash made 524 million yen in its first weekend. It went on to cross the 1 billion mark, making it the first Gundam movie to do so in 33 years.
What Is Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash About?
Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash is set 12 years after the Second Neo Zeon War. The Earth Federation finally accepts the Republic of Zeon. A terrorist organization called Mafty starts to resist the corrupt Federation by killing members of the privileged classes. In order to stop Mafty and its leader, the Federation relies on a special unit.
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