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Gundam: Eight is announced with a post-apocalyptic alternate universe

Rafael Shinzo
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My name is Rafael Alves, known as Shinzo. I created the AnimeNew website in 2009 to offer news about anime, manga, and games directly from Japan.

Mobile Suit Gundam fans : The June 2025 issue of Kadokawa's Gundam Ace manga in the franchise. Titled Mobile Suit Gundam Eight ( Kidō Senshi Gundam Eight ), the work features a narrative in an alternate universe, with new characters and a completely new setting.

The creation of the series is in the hands of two industry veterans. Hajime Kamoshida , screenwriter of Iron-Blooded Orphans and creator of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai , is handling the story. The art will be done by Shuuei Takagi , who recently finished the Gundam: Code Fairy .

Gundam Eight

Therefore, the story takes place in the year 2030 , on a devastated Earth. Humanity is on the brink of extinction, with only 258 survivors and one last Gundam remaining. With this setting, the authors promise an intense plot, full of drama, political conflicts, and emotional dilemmas.

Gundam Ace magazine had already commented on the project as part of the publication's 20th-anniversary celebrations. At the time, it was revealed that the manga would have a similar tone to Gundam 00 , but with a different setting from works like Gundam: The Origin and Gundam UC .

After nearly four years of anticipation, fans finally received the official title and confirmation of the serialization.

What to expect from Gundam Eight

Gundam Eight

Given the authors' background, we can expect a character-driven story with dense themes and deep development. This alternative approach promises to win over both veteran and new readers.

Although there is still no set release date, expectations are high. The Gundam community is already eager to dive into this new reality.

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Source: Mantan Web