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Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance (機動戦士ガンダム 復讐のレクイエム, Kidō Senshi Gandamu Fukushū no Rekuiemu, "Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance") is a Japanese English-language web anime series co-produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks[a] and SAFEHOUSE. Part of the Gundam franchise, it is the second production to be done entirely in computer animation since Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO and the first series animated using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5.[1][2] It is written and co-executive produced by Gavin Hignight and directed by Erasmus Brosdau, with mechanical designs by Kimitoshi Yamane,[3] character designs by Manuel Augusto Dischinger Moura,[4] and produced animation and directed sound by Hiroaki Yura.[5] It premiered on Netflix on October 17, 2024.
| Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance | |
| 機動戦士ガンダム 復讐のレクイエム (Kidō Senshi Gandamu Fukushū no Rekuiemu) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Mecha, Military science fiction, Slasher |
| Created by | Sunrise |
| Original net animation | |
| Directed by | Erasmus Brosdau |
| Produced by | Ken Iyadomi |
| Written by | Gavin Hignight |
| Music by | Wilbert Roget II |
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| Licensed by | |
| Released | October 17, 2024 |
| Runtime | 23–25 minutes |
| Episodes | 6 |
Story
editTaking place during the late stages of the One Year War, it follows Iria Solari, a Principality of Zeon pilot under the "Red Wolves" division, who is tasked with defending the European front against the Earth Federation Forces' efforts on reclaiming the area.
Characters
edit- Iria Solari
- Voiced by: Nanako Mori[6] (Japanese); Celia Massingham[7] (English)
- Kneeland LeSean
- Voiced by: Shōya Ishige[6] (Japanese); Lavance[8] (English)
- Ony Kasuga
- Voiced by: Takeo Ōtsuka[6] (Japanese); Maxwell Powers[8] (English)
- Hailey Arhun
- Voiced by: Maki Kawase[6] (Japanese); Jessica Spies[8] (English)
- Alfee "Gearhead" Zydos
- Voiced by: Hiroshi Naka[6] (Japanese); Maurice Shelton[8] (English)
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Haunted Forest" | October 17, 2024 |
| 2 | "Broken" | October 17, 2024 |
| 3 | "Junkyard" | October 17, 2024 |
| 4 | "Night Caller" | October 17, 2024 |
| 5 | "The River" | October 17, 2024 |
| 6 | "Convoy to Oblivion" | October 17, 2024 |
Production
editDuring Anime Expo in July 2023, Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed that they are producing a new original anime series that is directed by Erasmus Brosdau and written by Gavin Hignight,[7] albeit no distributor was announced. Manuel Augusto Dischinger Moura designed the characters, and Wilbert Roget II composed the series' music.[7] The series is led by Australian actress Celia Massingham as main protagonist Iria Solari; she also performed motion capture for the animation.[7]
Release
editIn early December 2023, Netflix announced that it will distribute the series globally.[1][2] The series premiered on October 17, 2024.[9]
Notes
edit- ^ Credited under its former studio name Sunrise
References
edit- ^ a b "'Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance' is Coming to Netflix". Netflix Media Center (Press release). December 3, 2023.
- ^ a b Tai, Anita (December 3, 2023). "Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance Animation's 2nd Teaser Announces Netflix Global Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ "Unreal Engine５（アンリアル・エンジン５）によるアニメーション制作 『機動戦士ガンダム 復讐のレクイエム』 世界配信向け作品制作決定 (Japanese)" (PDF). 3 July 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ "機動戦士ガンダム 復讐のレクイエム 公式サイト". 機動戦士ガンダム 復讐のレクイエム 公式サイト (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "機動戦士ガンダム 復讐のレクイエム 公式サイト". 機動戦士ガンダム 復讐のレクイエム 公式サイト (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Cayanan, Joanna (October 1, 2024). "Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance Animation Reveals Japanese Trailer, Dub Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Loo, Egan (July 3, 2023). "Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance Animation Unveils Teaser, 6-Episode Net Release, Story Setting". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 3, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "機動戦士ガンダム 復讐のレクイエム 公式サイト". 機動戦士ガンダム 復讐のレクイエム 公式サイト (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ "Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance Animation Reveals New Trailer, Visual, October 17 Debut (Updated)". Anime News Network. 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
External links
edit- Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance on Netflix
- Anime official website (in Japanese)
- Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
