A new anime in the Gundam series, “Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO (Alex Zero),” will begin airing on TV in April 2027!
Kenji Kamiyama serves as director and series composer, while Tsuyoshi Otsuka voices the protagonist, Azumi Ray. An interview with Director Kamiyama conducted at SDCC has been released.
・Directed and Series Composed by Kenji Kamiyama; Animation Production by SOLA ANIMATION
・Tsuyoshi Otsuka voices the protagonist, Azumi Ray
・Set in a timeline unique to this series, making it accessible even without prior knowledge of existing works
・Broadcasting network, air dates and times, and streaming details have not yet been announced
Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO Begins Airing in April 2027!
The new anime in the Gundam series, “Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO (Alex Zero),” will begin airing on television in April 2027.
Kenji Kamiyama will serve as director and series composer. Animation production is by SOLA ANIMATION, and production is by Bandai Namco Filmworks. The tagline is “Rewrite the Future,” and the teaser visual depicts Gundam ZERO clad in a black cloak against the backdrop of a ruined city.
As of now, the only information announced is that the series will “air on TV in April 2027.” The broadcasting network, day and time of broadcast, and streaming platforms have not been announced.
Synopsis and Teaser PV for Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO
Thanks to the Three Gospels brought from beyond the solar system, humanity has achieved unprecedented prosperity and expanded its territory throughout the entire solar system. These three blessings are gravity control, faster-than-light communication, and “Materialize,” the technology to materialize images.
The interstellar craft that brought these objects went haywire less than 10 years after its discovery, giving rise to an aggressive self-replicating system. People likened this unknown ecosystem to the Apocalypse. After three months of fierce fighting, the front lines reached a stalemate in satellite orbit, and humanity was forced to abandon Earth. This year was recorded as Year A.A. (After Apocalypse).
In A.A. 45, children born on the Moon and in space colonies had come to regard the Apocalypse as a part of their daily lives. On the Moon, a young boy named Azumi Rei awakens.
Characters and Mechs from Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO
The only character revealed so far is the protagonist, Azumi Ray.
| Azumi Ray | Voice Actor: Tsuyoshi Otsuka / A war orphan who lost her parents in the Apocalypse attack; she is the dedicated pilot of the Gundam ZERO |
|---|---|
| Gundam ZERO | Model Number: XARX-0 / A state-of-the-art experimental unit designed to combat the Apocalypse, and a new-generation MS known as the “Gundam Type” |
| Apocalypse | A silicon-based lifeform that separated and proliferated from an interstellar object that arrived from outside the solar system |
This title does not belong to the existing Gundam series timeline but is set in its own unique timeline. The story is structured so that players can jump right into this title even if they are not familiar with the Universal Century timeline or other related chronologies.
A game titled “GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT,” which shares the same world setting as this title, will also be released. The release date is Friday, March 5, 2027 (Friday), and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. The anime depicts a story that serves as the starting point for this universe, while the game is set approximately 100 years later.
Staff and Cast of Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO
Kenji Kamiyama serves as director and series composer, Toh Enjoe as science fiction setting supervisor, and Eiichi Shimizu as Gundam designer.
| Planning | Sunrise |
|---|---|
| Original Work | Hajime Yatate / Yoshiyuki Tomino |
| Director / Series Composition | Kenji Kamiyama |
| SF Setting Supervisor | Tou Enjo |
| Gundam Design | Eiichi Shimizu |
| Character Design Concept | STATO |
| Character Design & Chief Animation Director | Minoko Takasu |
| Music | Go Shiina |
| Animation Production | SOLA ANIMATION |
| Production | Bandai Namco Filmworks |
| Characters | Cast |
|---|---|
| Azumi Ray | Tsuyoshi Otsuka |
Interview with Director Kenji Kamiyama on Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO
An interview with Director Kenji Kamiyama, conducted at SDCC (San Diego Comic-Con) . It includes content published by AUTOMATON on September 2 and by Gizmodo (io9) on August 13.
Director Kamiyama describes this work as a story of the struggle between humanity and an interstellar object that has arrived from beyond the solar system —a battle for the right to survive on Earth—as well as a story of the inner struggles and personal growth of the young boys and girls set against that backdrop.
Reflecting on the *Gundam* series, he recalls that it was the first anime in Japanese animation history to deliberately portray an ordinary boy as the protagonist, noting that since he was the same age as the protagonist when the series premiered, he identified with the character. “*Mobile Suit Gundam* is a milestone for me,” he states.
He received the proposal for the project about five years ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although it took time to get started due to scheduling conflicts with his other directing projects, he accepted the role because he was drawn to the opportunity to create an original series with a fundamental setting different from anything he had done before.
A Unique Timeline and the Protagonist’s Name
This work features a timeline unique to the series. Regarding the decision to name the protagonist “Ray,” Director Kamiyama explained, explained that even though the story takes place in a new timeline, he wanted viewers to intuitively understand that he is the protagonist without needing a complicated explanation. The decision to feature a character clad in red stems from the same reasoning: the intention is for viewers to intuitively grasp what the color red signifies within the Gundam series.
Shared Worldview with the Game
Regarding the collaboration with the game “GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT,” the game side initially proposed a setting where giant mechs resembling space monsters battle Gundams, The anime team then established the nature of the enemy and the structure of the war taking place in this world to build the story, and based on that, the game team constructed the setting set 100 years in the future.
Profile of Director Kenji Kamiyama
Born in Saitama Prefecture in 1966. He is a film director, screenwriter, and animation director. He served as director and series composer for the TV anime series “Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex” (2002–2005). Subsequently, he co-directed the full 3DCG anime “ULTRAMAN” (2019) and “Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045” (2020). After directing “The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of Rohan” (2024), which was released in theaters worldwide, he served as chief director for “Star Wars: Visions Volume 3” (2026), a sequel to the “Star Wars: Visions” episode “The Ninth Jedi” (2021).
Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO to air on TV starting April 2027
| Title | Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO (Alex Zero) |
|---|---|
| Broadcast Period | April 2027 *Broadcasting network and dates/times to be announced |
| Director/Series Composition | Kenji Kamiyama |
| Animation Production | SOLA ANIMATION |
| Cast | Rei Azumi: Tsuyoshi Otsuka |
| Tagline | Rewrite the Future |
| Related Games | GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT *Released Friday, March 5, 2027 / PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam |
| Official Website | Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO Official Website |
| Teaser PV | Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO Teaser PV (YouTube) |
| Official X | Gundam Official (@gundam_info) |
“Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO” will begin airing on television in April 2027. Details regarding the broadcasting network, air dates and times, and streaming information will be announced in future updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO
When does the broadcast start?
It starts in April 2027. The broadcast network, day of the week, and time have not yet been announced.
Will it be available for streaming?
This has not been announced. Information regarding streaming platforms will be announced in future updates.
Who is the director?
Kenji Kamiyama. He will serve as both director and series composer. Animation production is by SOLA ANIMATION, and production is by Bandai Namco Filmworks.
Who is in the cast?
Tsuyoshi Otsuka will voice the protagonist, Azumi Ray. The rest of the cast has not been announced.
Can I enjoy this even if I haven’t watched the existing Gundam series?
This work is set in its own unique timeline. Since it does not belong to any existing chronology, such as the Universal Century, you can start with this series even without prior knowledge.
What is the relationship with the game “GUNDAM ROGUE ORBIT”?
It is part of the RG Project, which shares the same universe. The anime depicts the story that serves as the starting point for this world, while the game is set approximately 100 years later. The game will be released on Friday, March 5, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
What is the Apocalypse?
It is a silicon-based life form that separated from and proliferated out of a star-traveling object that arrived from outside the solar system. Humanity was forced to abandon Earth in the battle against this ecosystem.
Please check the official website for details.
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