TOKYO, Jan 26 (News On Japan) –
The newest particulars on the insert track for the upcoming “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” film and extra data on the associated occasion scheduled for February 18 have been unveiled. The insert track, titled “Bokyō” (Nostalgia), is carried out by Mika Nakashima, with lyrics, composition, and association by Tetsuya Komuro.
The TV anime “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED” aired 50 episodes beginning in October 2002. Aimed on the youthful era of the time, it marked the start of the primary Gundam sequence of the twenty first century. It efficiently expanded its fan base, together with a major feminine viewers, and achieved a peak viewership score of 8.0%. The sequence additionally sparked a second Gunpla (Gundam plastic mannequin) increase amongst elementary faculty college students, dominating the period as a brand new era of the Gundam sequence.
Following its success, the sequel TV anime “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY” started broadcasting in October 2004, gaining much more reputation with a document excessive viewership score of 8.2%. The sequence’ whole package deal gross sales exceeded a staggering 4 million copies. The motion surrounding the sequence prolonged past the TV anime, sweeping the globe with merchandise, music, occasions, and even a life-sized Freedom Gundam statue in Shanghai.
Nearly 20 years later, the “SEED series” is making a comeback with the utterly new “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM,” which premiered nationwide on January 26. The insert track for this much-anticipated launch is “Bokyō” by Mika Nakashima, with Tetsuya Komuro liable for the lyrics, composition, and association. The track was made obtainable for streaming coinciding with the film’s launch.
Mika Nakashima beforehand contributed the ending theme “FIND THE WAY” for the TV anime “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED” and the theme track for the “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Special Edition: The Rumbling Universe HD Remaster,” marking her first foray into anime songs.
In a press release, Nakashima expressed her honor to be concerned with the historic Gundam sequence in a brand new type after practically 20 years. “I am very excited, and I hope everyone will enjoy the movie along with the song,” she stated.
A particular web site, “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM Goes Nationwide,” opened at midnight on January 26, launching a marketing campaign the place characters from “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” will go to varied places throughout Japan. To unlock the “47 Prefectures Local Visuals” that includes the characters’ visits, followers are inspired to put up on the particular web site with the hashtags #日本全国SEEDFREEDOM行きます (SEED FREEDOM Goes Nationwide) and #[Prefecture Name], sharing their favourite native spots and messages of assist for “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM.” The visuals can be revealed so as of the prefectures that obtain essentially the most posts.
Please stay up for the characters’ visits throughout the nation. Note that posting requires app authentication by means of “Voice UP!”.
Additionally, the “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FESTIVAL ~FREEDOM to a New Future~” occasion will reveal unique merchandise that includes the occasion emblem on T-shirts and muffler towels, in addition to items utilizing newly drawn illustrations. Attendees will even obtain a particular “Freedom Penlight” as an entrance reward.
Furthermore, the solid members collaborating within the “Audio Commentary Screening” for “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” have been introduced. The particular screening will characteristic pre-recorded commentary by a powerful lineup of 15 voice actors, providing a singular technique to take pleasure in “SEED FREEDOM.”
General ticket gross sales (first-come, first-served) begin from January 27, at 10:00 AM. Don’t miss out!
Source: Dengeki