Gundam Seed/Seed Destiny General Discussion Thread

[Dernhelm]

officially 3.1 billion yen

[Mad Pierrot]

If they somehow make it into the Anime Grand Prix despite the challenge of Frieren and Demon Slayer, Kira could somehow make history and tie with Lelouch.

[Renegade334]

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom novel, by Liu Goto. Chapter 3 and end of vol.01:

TL;DR…

tidbits for vol.1 ch.3

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Afterword:
- Work on the novelization started in 2019, four years ago.
- Illustrations are by Tomofumi Ogasawara.
- Volume 2 to be released on March 26.


That should be the first half of the movie, so I suppose vol.2 will be enough to cover the back half of it.

[Mad Pierrot]

Originally Posted by Renegade334

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom novel, by Liu Goto. Chapter 3 and end of vol.01:

TL;DR…

tidbits for vol.1 ch.3

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Afterword:
- Work on the novelization started in 2019, four years ago.
- Illustrations are by Tomofumi Ogasawara.
- Volume 2 to be released on March 26.


That should be the first half of the movie, so I suppose vol.2 will be enough to cover the half back of it.

Neat. Thanks for the info. Does the afterword elaborate on the original writer passing away or the director's comments?

[Renegade334]

He only mentions Morosawa in passing, when he said he reviewed the plot she left behind.
Aside from that, the novel was a foray in screenplay writing, which he wasn't familiar with, but he was able to pull through with the "guidance of the director and producers". The feedback apparently ran both ways.
He does mention that when he was writing for the SEED television series, he found inspiration in foreign dramas he admired, especially those made by sci-fi authors. He also jokes that it's making him feel old, seeing how he's coming back to SEED after two decades.

Also, he specifies that at the time he was penning the afterword, he had yet to watch the completed movie.

[JagdPanther]

Thanks again for writing all that out (or even just copying it if it came from elsewhere). This has been great to read.

[Renegade334]

Originally Posted by JagdPanther

Thanks again for writing all that out (or even just copying it if it came from elsewhere). This has been great to read.

I summarized the English fan translation and added a few comments of my own. Not gonna risk posting copyrighted stuff here.

Also, according to the translator (Deacon Blues, who is/was a member of this forum back in the SEED/Destiny heyday), there are movie scenes that Liu Goto omitted in his novel - unspecified for now.
There is, by the way, a second Freedom-related official novella ("Week 1 Attendee Special Gift A", I believe) - a sequel to the movie, featuring a date between Athrun and Cagalli and shedding light on their relationship - that hasn't been translated yet.

Also: check your PM inbox.

[JagdPanther]

Originally Posted by Renegade334

I summarized the English fan translation and added a few comments of my own. Not gonna risk posting copyrighted stuff here.

Also, according to the translator (Deacon Blues, who is/was a member of this forum back in the SEED/Destiny heyday), there are movie scenes that Liu Goto omitted in his novel - unspecified for now.
There is, by the way, a second Freedom-related official novella ("Week 1 Attendee Special Gift A", I believe) - a sequel to the movie, featuring a date between Athrun and Cagalli and shedding light on their relationship - that hasn't been translated yet.

Also: check your PM inbox.

Message received, and thanks a million.

[Dernhelm]

1. Australia: March 14, 2024
- Melbourne: March 11, 2024
- Sydney: March 11, 2024
2. Canada: TBD
3. China: TBD
- Macau: April 25, 2024
- Hong Kong: April 25, 2024
4. Indonesia: TBD
5. Malaysia: April 4, 2024
6. Philippines: April 13, 2024
7. Singapore: March 16, 2024
8. South Korea: April 2024
9. Thailand: February 2 ~ 4 (Special Screening) and February 8, 2024 (General Release)
10. United Kingdom: March 23 & 24, 2024
- London: March 17, 2024 (Special Screening)
11. United States:
- LA: March 31, 2024 (Subbed Premiere)
- NYC: April 1, 2024 (Dubbed Premiere)
12. Scotland: March 2024
13. Ireland: March 2024
14. New Zealand: March 14, 2024

[Mad Pierrot]

Originally Posted by Renegade334

I summarized the English fan translation and added a few comments of my own. Not gonna risk posting copyrighted stuff here.

Also, according to the translator (Deacon Blues, who is/was a member of this forum back in the SEED/Destiny heyday), there are movie scenes that Liu Goto omitted in his novel - unspecified for now.
There is, by the way, a second Freedom-related official novella ("Week 1 Attendee Special Gift A", I believe) - a sequel to the movie, featuring a date between Athrun and Cagalli and shedding light on their relationship - that hasn't been translated yet.

Also: check your PM inbox.

Wait. Wasn't the movie two novels long? Is Week 1 a third novel or a sidestory within one of the novels?

[Renegade334]

Originally Posted by Mad Pierrot

Wait. Wasn't the movie two novels long? Is Week 1 a third novel or a sidestory within one of the novels?

Two novels and two Week 1 Attendee Special Gifts.
- Vol.1 (already on sale) and 2 (to be released on the 26th of this month) cover the movie itself. Since vol.1 concluded with the destruction of Archangel, it is safe to presume that vol.2 will be enough to cover the second half of the movie.

The two "Week 1 Attendee Special Gifts" were novellas gifted to the first moviegoers, not available for sale afterwards.
- Special Gift A (dunno the working title) takes place a couple of months after the events of the movie and revolves around Athrun and Cagalli trying to have a date despite the trappings of their respective positions; it elaborates on their complicated relationship and essentially cements the AxC ship.
- Special Gift B is the Moonlight Valkyrie novella, which is a prequel to the movie and explores the relationships between Shinn, Luna, Rey and Agnes and their past at ZAFT Academy. Mostly Agnes-centric.

[Dernhelm]

Originally Posted by Renegade334

- Special Gift A (dunno the working title) takes place a couple of months after the events of the movie and revolves around Athrun and Cagalli trying to have a date despite the trappings of their respective positions; it elaborates on their complicated relationship and essentially cements the AxC ship..

it's called "Escape For Two" i believe.

[Laevatein]

Saw Seed Freedom last night, thought it was a fun popcorn movie and satisfying conclusion to CE (much moreso than Destiny).

[Mad Pierrot]

They did a collaboration with Dune Part Two!

[GN0010 Nosferatu]

Originally Posted by Laevatein

Saw Seed Freedom last night, thought it was a fun popcorn movie and satisfying conclusion to CE (much moreso than Destiny).

"Conclusion"

They're just getting started. No way will Bandai and Sunrise not try to capitalize on all the success. Be it a new TV series, or another movie, or hell even a sequel manga, Cosmic Era is making a return.

Could take some time. But I strongly believe this isn't over.

[B214]

They gotta milk the cow till it's only bones left.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Originally Posted by GN0010 Nosferatu

No way will Bandai and Sunrise not try to capitalize on all the success. Be it a new TV series, or another movie, or hell in a sequel manga, Cosmic Era is making a return.

You say that but Bandai also never capitalize on WFM's incredible success (in terms of making more anime of it) as we speak right now. That's a lot of money they left on the table. Instead, they're pursuing the Gundam Metaverse project that cost a hundred+ millions of dollars that nobody asked for.

So yeah, Bandai's decision can be a real mystery sometimes.

[Dernhelm]

officially crossed 4 billion yen domestically.



for context:
1. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom (CE/2024) - ongoing
2. Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space (UC/1982) - 2.3 billion yen (~15.3m USD)
3. Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash (UC/2021) - 2.2 billion yen (~14.6m USD)
4. Mobile Suit Gundam (UC/1981) - 1.7 billion yen (~11.3m USD)
5. Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow (UC/1981) - 1.3 billion yen (~8.6m USD)
6. Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (UC/1988) - 1.1 billion yen (~7.3m USD)

[Dernhelm]

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

So yeah, Bandai's decision can be a real mystery sometimes.

there's already a prequel OVA reportedly in the works (as in storyboards, script complete). plus Fukuda along with the film producers have teased what the status of the characters are after the movie.

[GN0010 Nosferatu]

Originally Posted by Dernhelm

officially crossed 4 billion yen domestically.



for context:
1. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom (CE/2024) - ongoing
2. Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space (UC/1982) - 2.3 billion yen (~15.3m USD)
3. Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash (UC/2021) - 2.2 billion yen (~14.6m USD)
4. Mobile Suit Gundam (UC/1981) - 1.7 billion yen (~11.3m USD)
5. Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow (UC/1981) - 1.3 billion yen (~8.6m USD)
6. Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (UC/1988) - 1.1 billion yen (~7.3m USD)

Do we know what the budget was for Seed Freedom? I am curious as to exactly how much of the gross has been profit. In America movies have to make back, I think 3x their budget to break even.