Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom will be available on Meta Quest 2 & 3 on October 3rd 2024.
Bandai Namco Filmworks made a splash at Anime NYC 2024 on August 23rd, revealing exciting updates for Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom. Fans were thrilled with the official release trailer and the announcement of the release date.
About Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom
Co-produced by Japan’s entertainment powerhouse Bandai Namco Filmworks, acclaimed immersive studio Atlas V and distributed by Astrea, Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom is a Virtual Reality (VR) movie set in the beloved mecha world of Gundam, which celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2024.
Gundam, an animated science fiction work centered around fictional robots, has captivated both Japanese and international audiences, spanning generations and touching millions. The various series, based on the original Mobile Suit Gundam, form a chronological tapestry known as the ‘Universal Century.’ Each installment is historically linked to its predecessors, deepening the story with every episode. These qualities have earned the Universal Century universe enduring popularity and admiration across multiple generations of fans.
The background of the VR film is setted in Universal Century 0096. Three years after the last conflict between Neo Zeon and the Earth Federation, an independent mercenary organization is hired by the Earth Federation to track down a former Commander who joined Neo Zeon remnants “Sleeves”. An all-new and epic adventure into the heart of one of Japan’s most iconic anime universes.
