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Mobile Suit Gundamis not only one of the most well-known anime franchises but also among the top-grossing ones. The franchise has been adapted into plenty of anime, manga, and games, and has reached a wide range of audiences. Now, it’s time forGundamto conquer yet another medium.
Mobile Suit Gundam’s biggest claim to fame is their gunpla models which are based on the mecha robots. These perfectly replicated model toys are loved by adults and children alike. The latest announcement of a live-action adaptation of Gundam is bound to reignite the child in its fans again.
Mobile Suit Gundam‘s live-action is ready to hit fans with nostalgia
Every 90s and early 2000s kid is inexplicably attached to the magic ofGundam. So when alive-action movie adaptation was officially confirmedto be in production, fans simply could not hold their excitement back. The movie namedGUNDAMwill be produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks America LLC a new subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings USA Inc.
The showbiz industry seems to be diving headfirst into the live-action category, andMobile Suit Gundamis the latest addition to it. With the market primed for the taking,Gundamis prepared to make its new debut as a live-action movie, something that fans have been dreaming about for way too long.
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Mecha anime and series in general have always been a huge part of entertainment for quite a long time. Movie franchises likePacific RimandTransformershave been blockbuster hits and classics in the genre. Thus, it’s prime time for the OG mecha series to enter the field.
Gundamlive-action could be a revolutionary film
Of course, mecha movies are not the safest bet.Way too many things can go wrong, especially if the film skimps out on quality mecha animation. However, if the direction and budget are paid attention to,Gundamhas the potential to take on any other robot series that has been produced in Hollywood.
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The robots and the action sequences need the utmost care and budget because the central elements of the movie need to be the best to stand out to the audience. Rather than hiring the most costly actors, though good actors are also a huge part of a movie, the budget needs to be properly allotted in all sectors.
This move could open the door for more anime to live-action movie adaptations in the future, and especially for mecha series. Thus, ifGUNDAMbecomes a hit, it will uplift the entire anime industry and not just the specific franchise, similar to how theOne Piecelive-action series led to several other such productions.
Mobile Suit Gundamanime is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Aaheli Pradhan
Anime Content Writer
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
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