Gundam W 30th Anniversary Visual Featuring Duo & Deathscythe Hell Goes Viral: “The God of Death Is Too Cool!”
As part of the 30th anniversary project for the anime Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, a new wallpaper visual featuring Duo Maxwell and Gundam Deathscythe Hell has been released on the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
Official visual featuring Duo Maxwell and Gundam Deathscythe Hell from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing’s 30th anniversary project. ©Sotsu・Sunrise
The post, stating "GW means Gundam Wing," announced that commemorative wallpapers would be distributed daily until May 6. Day 2 features the fan-favorite Duo alongside his iconic mobile suit, Gundam Deathscythe Hell. Additionally, an official 30th anniversary book chronicling the adventures of Duo and the other pilots is set to be released.
Online fans were quick to react, flooding social media with praise such as:
“The God of Death is insanely cool,”
“Deathscythe is still my favorite,”
“My fave will always win,”
“He’s too cute, I can’t handle it,”
“Outta the way! The God of Death is passing through!”
Official visual featuring Heero Yuy and W Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing’s 30th anniversary project. ©Sotsu・Sunrise
About Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Originally aired on April 7, 1995, Gundam Wing marks the second installment in the Gundam "Alternate Universe" series, set apart from the Universal Century timeline. The story begins with five Gundam mobile suits launching a surprise attack on a dominant Earth power, sparking a gripping chain of events that continues non-stop until the final episode. It also holds the distinction of being the first Gundam anime broadcast in the United States.
Official Series Synopsis
In A.C. 195, space colonies wage a secret war against the Earth Sphere Unified Nation, which seeks to control them through military force. They initiate Operation Meteor, sending Gundams to Earth. After Relena Darlian witnesses the arrival of Gundam pilot Heero Yuy, her destiny becomes entwined with the conflict.
Heero eventually crosses paths with four other Gundam pilots—Duo Maxwell, Trowa Barton, Quatre Raberba Winner, and Chang Wufei. Together, they confront the mysterious organization OZ, led by Treize Khushrenada, who sets a trap that leads to the purge of the Alliance's pacifist faction. This incident propels OZ into the spotlight, reshaping history.
Source : ORICON NEWS