The newest Gundam TV series, Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS, will premiere in Japan on MBS and TBS this October 4th!

A press conference was held in Tokyo today, July 15th, to announce the newest Gundam series: Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS, premiering at 5:00 PM October 4th on MBS, TBS, and 26 other local affiliates.

The series will take the closest-ever look in Gundam’s 35-year history at the bonds and clashes between its protagonists and the drama of their growth to adulthood, telling the story of a band of young boys and the changes their own maturation spurs in the “Gundam”.

Led by Anohana director Tatsuyuki Nagai and written by Mari Okada, IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS will feature an all-star staff of mechanical design by Naohiro Washio, Kanetake Ebikawa, Ippei Gyoubu, Kenji Teraoka, and Tamotsu Shinohara, with character concepts by Yu Ito designed for animation by Michinori Chiba and music by Masaru Yokoyama.

Don’t miss the trailer screened at the unveiling!

■ Mecha

[left] Gundam Barbatos

One of several “Gundam” frames which fought in the CALAMITY WAR three centuries prior, this suit has long since been retired to use as a generator by CGS. During the raid by Gjallarhorn, the boys of CGS hastily press it back into service, piloted by Mikazuki. Long years of poor maintenance since the CALAMITY WAR have left it with weakened armor and unable to operate at its full potential.

[right] Graze

The newest mobile suit built by Gjallarhorn. Carries a range of loadouts depending on mission profile.

■ Cast

[left] MIKAZUKI AUGUS

A member of the Martian private security firm CGS. Calm and collected, with a head for the big picture, he’s undyingly loyal to his friends. The most experienced mobile weapon operator in CGS, he is assigned to pilot the Gundam Barbatos.

[right] Orga Itsuka

A leader among the boys of CGS. Naturally gifted as a commander, and trusted implicitly by the others, he strives to live up to their admiration. He’s especially close to Mikazuki, who he’s known since avery young age; their bond is closer than most blood brothers. His coup within CGS is launched to give the boys a place where they won’t be betrayed anymore.

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left] BISCUIT GRIFFON

A boy who takes on the role of strategic advisor to Orga. Mild-mannered, his favorite hobby is reading. He enlists in CGS in order to support his grandmother and younger twin sister. Having attended school, he iss literate—a rarity among the boys.

[right] EUGENE SEVEN STARK

A boy member of CGS, and the leader of the boys until Orga joined. While physically and intellectually gifted, his impulsiveness renders him somewhat unlikable. Unhappy at having his position usurped by Orga, he begins to nurture a grudge.

[left] AKIHIRO ALTLAND

The leader of a separate group of boys sold to CGS as “human debris”, he’s cold, withdrawn, and cliquish. Often takes on risky front-line missions. His piloting skills are second only to Mikazuki’s.

[right] NORBA SHINO

A high-spirited boy member of CGS. His robust build makes him a natural at hand-to-hand combat.

■ Major merchandise lineup

Bandai Namco Group will support the October launch of Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS with a wide range of merchandise including Gunpla, card games, figures, candy toys, capsule toys, apparel, video games, mobile apps, home video releases, online services, and more.

[Gunpla]

A new HG format recreating the proportions and mobility of the in-show mobile suits will follow the story’s progress. Certain parts within these and other HG kit, as well as other parts sold separately, can be swapped to customize kits for increased play value.

Additionally, a 1/100 lineup focused on detailed reproductions of the suits’ unique internal frames is also planned.

■HG 1/144 GUNDAM BARBATOS (working name) October 2015 / ¥1,080

An HG version of the Gundam Barbatos, IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS’ lead mobile suit.

Parts swaps allow it to recreate two different forms from the show, and in addition, it can be customized with certain weapons and armor pieces from other kits in the series. Includes its armament from the show.

■HG 1/144 GRAZE (working name) October 2015/ ¥1,080

The enemy mass-produced mobile suit. Can be built into two different forms.

Its head opens and closes, and weapons are planned to include a rifle and battle axe.

■1/100 GUNDAM BARBATOS (working name) November 2015 / ¥2,700

A detailed glimpse inside the mechanical workings of the frame from IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS. Includes a feature-packed arsenal, with a long-range cannon which collapses for stowing and more.

■ Gundam Cross War TCG

Set 1: On sale October 30^th, 2015 / 6-card booster pack ¥324

A new trading card game from Bandai.

Unique among Gundam card games in its ability to be played both on the tabletop or from a smartphone app, an expanded Asian release is planned.

Set 1, available October 30^th, will feature mobile suits including the Gundam Barbatos and Graze as well as a character lineup beginning with MIKAZUKI AUGUS.

Releases will continue, following the story arc of the show.

[Completed figures]

The NXEDGE STYLE lineup of easy-to-collect, stylish and posable 9cm (4in) figures will add major IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS mobile suits including the Gundam Barbatos.

■NXEDGE STYLE［MS UNIT］ GUNDAM BARBATOS Winter 2015 / price TBD

The protagonist Gundam Barbatos joins the NXEDGE STYLE lineup.

This set includes its arsenal from the show along with effect parts designed for the IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS series, allowing energetic and vivid action poses. Later releases will include bonus parts for the Gundam Barbatos designed to replicate its in-show changes. A stand for the series is also included.

* Details accurate as of July 15^th, 2015, and are subject to change.

* Product photographs are of development prototypes and may differ from final releases.

Stay up to date with the Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS official site as you wait for the October 4^th premiere!

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