'Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin' anime project begins!

The August 2011 issue of Gundam Ace, due out today, June 25th, will be the 10th anniversary issue.

This anniversary deserves suitable commemoration. Thus, we are pleased to announce that the popular comic Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin, which began in the first issue and is now drawing to its conclusion, will be receiving an animated adaptation!

Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, character designer for the original Mobile Suit Gundam series, is also the author of its comics adaptation Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin. What form will this new animation project take?

In the August issue of Gundam Ace, Mr. Yasuhiko and Sunrise President Kenji Uchida comment on the new project. Be sure to check it out, and follow us for more information as it’s revealed!