New Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Film Confirmed: Urdr-Hunt Trailer Revealed

The official website and X (formerly Twitter) account of Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans series confirmed on November 7, 2023 that there will be an anime movie adaptation called Urdr-Hunt. Along with this news, a captivating teaser trailer featuring the series' characters was released. Although no specific release date or time frame has been provided, fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming project.

Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans: Urdr-Hunt gets an anime film confirmation with a trailer

The Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans G mobile game will no longer be available starting January 11, 2024. However, fans of the series can take solace in the fact that it will persist through various other platforms and media.

On November 7, 2023, at 1.02 pm PT (Pacific Time), the official X handle of the Gundam Iron-Blood Orphans series announced a special trailer confirming an anime movie for its spin-off, Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans: Urdr-Hunt.

The teaser clip, lasting for 1 minute and 3 seconds, offered a tantalizing glimpse into the world of the narrative and introduced the characters. It effectively captured the quintessential essence of the Gundam series, showcasing the awe-inspiring mecha and thrilling action. Regrettably, the trailer failed to disclose any details about the release date or window for the upcoming anime movie, nor did it provide any information about the cast and staff.

Mobile Suit Gundam (Image via Sunrise)

The spin-off Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans: Urdr-Hunt was initially released in 2019 by Sunrise and Bandai Namco Entertainment. It was part of the game Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans G, also known as Tekketsu no Orphans G. The spin-off incorporated nine engaging anime sequences that were seamlessly integrated with elements from the game to create an intriguing storyline. The animation team consisted of various members from the Iron-Blooded Orphans anime, such as director Tatsuyuki Nagai, scriptwriter Hajime Kamoshida, character designer Michinori Chiba, and others.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans (Image via Sunrise)

Although Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans: Urdr-Hunt does not currently have a confirmed release date or cast and staff information, it is worth noting that Rina Ikoma provides the voice for the main protagonist, Wistario, in the anime game. Therefore, there is a strong possibility that she will reprise her role in the upcoming movie.

About Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans: Urdr-Hunt

The recent announcement on the official website and the X handle for the series indicates that the game will discontinue its services from January 11, 2024. However, the latest update on the anime film has sparked renewed excitement among fans for the franchise.

Here is a still from the trailer (Image via Sunrise).

As mentioned before, Urdr-Hunt is a spin-off of the popular anime series Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans. It is interesting to note that Iron-Blooded Orphans was initially released as a TV anime in the year 2015. The official Gundam wiki provides the following description of the plot for Urdr-Hunt:

In the year P.D. 323, Gjallarhorn's political interference in Arbrau reached a boiling point, eventually leading to an armed conflict. However, thanks to Tekkadan's intervention, the conflict eventually came to an end. Meanwhile, in the Radonitsa Colony near Venus, a young man named Wistario Afam became aware of Tekkadan's notable accomplishments.

Venus, initially defeated by Mars in the competition for colony development, is an isolated planet that holds little appeal to the four economic biocs. It currently serves as a penal colony for criminals, a place where its residents don't even possess identification. Wistario, driven to alter the prevailing conditions of his homeland, crosses paths with a girl who asserts herself as the guide to the "Urdr-Hunt." Stay tuned for further anime news and manga updates throughout 2023.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I am excited about the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans: Urdr-Hunt anime film. The trailer looks amazing, and I can't wait to see what happens next in the story. I'm also glad that the series will continue in some form, even though the mobile game is shutting down.

Overall, I think this is great news for fans of the Gundam franchise. It shows that there is still a lot of interest in the series, and that Sunrise is committed to keeping it going. I'm looking forward to seeing more of Urdr-Hunt in the future.