The box office results for "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM," the first completely new movie in the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" series in about 20 years (released on January 26), have been announced. In the first 80 days since its release, the film attracted 2,623,360 viewers and grossed 4.4 billion yen.

Additionally, commemorative illustrations featuring the top-ranked characters and mobile suits from the fan-voting project "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Series Grand Prix 2024" have been released.

In the character category, Cagalli Yula Athha ranked first, Kira Yamato second, and Lacus Clyne third. In the Mobile Suit/Mobile Armor category, Freedom Gundam took the top spot, followed by Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam in second place, and Destiny Gundam SpecII in third. Illustrations featuring these characters and mobile suits are available to view.

The "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" series, which aired from October 2002 with a total of 50 episodes, was the first Gundam series produced in the 21st century. The story revolves around genetically modified humans (Coordinators) and natural humans (Naturals), who are divided into the military organizations ZAFT and the Earth Alliance, respectively, and depicts the struggles and growth of Kira Yamato, a Coordinator. The series not only appealed to existing fans but also attracted a significant female audience, achieving a peak viewership of 8.0%. It also sparked the second Gunpla boom among elementary school students, establishing itself as "the new generation of Gundam series."

The sequel TV series "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY" aired from October 2004, surpassing the previous series with a peak viewership of 8.2% and exceeding 4 million units in cumulative package sales. The franchise has transcended the realm of TV anime, sweeping across Japan with its music, events, and more.

The completely new movie "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" continues the story from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY," unfolding a new narrative in a world still engulfed by conflict, featuring characters like Kira, Athrun, and Shin.