Gundam Rogue Orbit: Bandai Namco Announces New Animated Series Set in a Parallel Solar System
Tokyo, Japan (Reuters) — Bandai Namco Filmworks officially unveiled its latest project, Gundam Rogue Orbit, a new animated series slated for global streaming release in 2025. The announcement was made during a press conference at Gundam Base Tokyo on Wednesday. The series is set in a parallel solar system, distinct from the Universal Century timeline, following a group of rogue mobile suit pilots who navigate a treacherous asteroid belt known as the Rogue Orbit. Creator Hajime Yatate confirmed the plot centers on a conflict between the Earth Federation and the Neo-Zeon remnants over a newly discovered energy source hidden within the orbital debris. The first teaser trailer, featuring a modified RX-78-2 Gundam equipped with a unique propulsion system, garnered over two million views on YouTube within six hours. The series will debut exclusively on Netflix, with a total of 26 episodes planned for its first season. Here is what we know: the series is set in the year UC 0100, in a solar system with three habitable planets, and the protagonist is a 17-year-old pilot named Kai Hoshino. The production team includes seasoned staff from previous Gundam installments, including director Mitsuo Iso and writer Ichiro Okouchi.