The theater version of "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM," a completely new work of the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" series after nearly 20 years, was released on January 26th. It has achieved significant box office success, with attendance figures reaching 2,697,025 people and grossing approximately $28,842,348 USD (4.523 billion yen) over 95 days of release. It has also been announced that the nationwide screening will conclude on May 23rd.

The "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" series, which first aired in October 2002, consists of 50 episodes and was the first Gundam series produced in the 21st century. The story revolves around genetically modified humans (Coordinators) and regular humans (Naturals), who are divided into the military organizations ZAFT and the Earth Alliance and engaged in conflict. Throughout the war, the series portrays the struggles and growth of the Coordinator protagonist, Kira Yamato. The series not only retained its existing fan base but also attracted a significant female audience, achieving a peak viewership of 8.0%. It also sparked a second Gunpla (Gundam model kits) boom among elementary school students, branding it as a "new generation Gundam series" that swept across Japan.

Following the success of the original, the sequel series "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY" aired from October 2004, surpassing its predecessor with a record high viewership of 8.2%. The series' total package sales have exceeded an impressive four million units. The series has transcended the boundaries of a typical TV anime series with its widespread popularity encompassing music, events, and more. The completely new film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" continues the story from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY," featuring new narratives involving Kira, Athrun, Shin, and others in a world still plagued by conflict.