Mobile Suit Gundam fans : The June 2025 issue of Gundam Ace announced the launch of a new manga in the franchise. Titled Mobile Suit Gundam Eight ( Kidō Senshi Gundam Eight ), the manga features an alternate universe narrative, new characters, and a completely new setting.
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The series is being created by two industry veterans. Hajime Kamoshida , writer of Iron-Blooded Orphans and creator of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai , will be responsible for the story. The art will be handled by Shuuei Takagi , who recently concluded the Gundam: Code Fairy .
Therefore, the plot 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 conflict, and emotional dilemmas.
Gundam Ace magazine had already teased 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 almost four years of anticipation, fans finally received the official title and confirmation of serialization.
What to expect from Gundam Eight
With the authors' track record, 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's no release date yet, anticipation is high. The Gundam community is already eager to dive into this new reality.
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Source: Mantan Web
