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"Gundam SEED" Lacus' Home Cooking Sparks Major Buzz: "Kira's Stomach Won't Hold Up," "Collaborate with a Bento Shop!"

A new scene cut from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM," the first completely new film in the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" series in nearly 20 years, was released, scheduled to premiere on January 26.


Scene cut from the film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM"

Scene cut from the film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" (C) Sotsu, Sunrise


The scene cut from a cooking scene includes "HAROMUSUBI" and "CUP SALAD" among other dishes Lacus made for Kira, as well as "Shinn's Buffet Plate" which Shinn selected at the Foundation Kingdom's ball, and dishes served by Ingrit to Lacus, enriching the story with luxurious culinary scenes. Online reactions to Lacus' cooking include comments like "Looks incredibly delicious," "Kira's stomach is going to have a hard time handling this," "The scene of Lacus cooking as a newlywed waiting for her husband was just perfect. Even her casual clothes were great," "Collaborate with a bento shop!" and "If she cooked for high school students in a club, they'd be delighted and ask for seconds."


Scene cut from the film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM"

Scene cut from the film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" (C) Sotsu, Sunrise


Scene cut from the film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM"

Scene cut from the film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" (C) Sotsu, Sunrise


The "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" series, which first aired in October 2002, was the first Gundam TV series produced in the 21st century, spanning 50 episodes. The story revolves around genetically engineered humans (Coordinators) and regular humans (Naturals), divided into military organizations ZAFT and the Earth Alliance, unfolding their conflict. It details the struggles and growth of Kira Yamato, a Coordinator protagonist, amidst the war. The series not only retained its existing fan base but also captured a significant female audience, achieving a peak viewership of 8.0%. It sparked a second "Gunpla" boom among elementary school students and became a defining series for a new generation of Gundam fans. Furthermore, the sequel TV series "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY" aired in October 2004, surpassing its predecessor with a peak viewership of 8.2% and selling over four million packages in total. The series transcended the typical boundaries of TV anime with its music and events, sweeping popularity across Japan. The completely new movie "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" continues from "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY," unfolding a new story involving Kira, Athrun, Shinn, and others in a world where the battle continues.


Scene cut from the film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM"

Scene cut from the film "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" (C) Sotsu, Sunrise


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