The novel “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM (Part 1)” is based on the movie version “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” (released on January 26th), which is the first completely new work in the popular anime “Mobile Suit Gundam S EED” series in about 20 years. A reprint has been decided.
The novel was released on the 30th. Gundam Ace’s official X reported, “The novel Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM (Part 1), released yesterday, was so popular that a reprint has already been decided!!” “We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause our readers and bookstores as we are running low on stock in some areas. The second volume is scheduled to be released on March 26th. Pre-orders will begin soon, so please look forward to it. Please!” he calls out.
The “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED” series is the first Gundam TV series produced in the 21st century and was broadcast for 50 episodes starting in October 2002. The story revolves around genetically adjusted humans (Coordinators) and conventional humans (Naturals), divided into battles between the military organization ZAFT and the Earth Alliance Forces. Through this war, the story depicts the suffering and growth of Kira Yamato, the main character and coordinator.
In addition to its existing fan base, it has gained many women and achieved the highest audience rating of 8.0%. Furthermore, it sparked a second Gunpla boom among elementary school students and became famous worldwide as the “new generation Gundam series.”
In addition, the sequel TV series, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, began airing in October 2004 and achieved the highest audience rating of 8.2%, exceeding the previous work. Cumulative package sales for the series have exceeded an astonishing 4 million copies, and the series has become a famous work that has taken Japan by storm, transcending the framework of the TV anime series with its music and events.
The story of the movie version of “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, ” which is a completely new series, is a sequel to “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY. ” A new story of Kira, Athrun, and Shin will unfold in a world where battles continue.