Mobile SuitGundam Seed Freedom has teamed up with the Dune: Part Two universe to celebrate the latter’s launch in Japan.
Announced via X (formerly Twitter), Dune: Part Two’s Japanese theatrical release poster is included with the Mobile Suit GTA Freedom edition. This iteration of the poster features the film’s main characters, Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne, modeled after their Dune counterparts, Paul Atreides and Chani. “Throw yourself into a never-ending battle. Witness the fate of the characters in the theater,” the tweet reads, which seems to apply to both epic war movies about space travel.
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The above posters will be available in B2 size through the giveaway, won by following the official Dune: Part Two and Mobile Suit Gun Freedom Freedom X accounts and retweeting the tweet. Only five winners will be selected, with the deadline ending on March 28 at 23:59 (JST). It is unclear at this time whether anyone will be able to participate or if the contest is only open to Japanese residents.
Dune: Part Two and GTA Seed Freedom were box office smashes
Both Mobile SuitGundam Freedom and Dune: Part Two are making waves in the domestic market. Freedom, a sequel to the popular Mobile Suit Gun Seed storyline and a direct sequel to Destiny, broke franchise records. Released on January 29, the latest mecha anime installment earned over a billion yen in its opening weekend, with Shochiku Entertainment confirming initial earnings of around $7.2 million. Mobile SuitGundam Seed departs from the common Century timeline of previous Gundam media, placing its story in the Space Age, CE 75. The story follows the exploits of Kira Yamato, a member of Compass, who along with his comrades fight around the world. world to appease the aggression of the extremist Anti-Coorder group.
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Meanwhile, the release of Dune: Part Two is highly anticipated. Whether it’s the extensive press tour with moments like actress Chani Zendaya walking the sand carpet in Thierry Mugler’s Metropolis-inspired archival ensemble or the instantly viral bucket of popcorn (and some say problematic), the film has established itself as a box office highlight of 2024. The Denis Villeneuve-helmed project has outstripped the box office total of Dune: Part One, to date grossed $123 million domestically and surpassed the first film’s $109 million domestic total. Besides the compelling story and art direction, the film’s star-studded cast captivates audiences, such as Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides and Zendaya as Chani. Dune: The Second Part strengthens the roster by adding Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, and Christopher Walken to the lineup.
Gun SEED mobile suit
In a divided world controlled by genetic engineering, mobile suits dominate warfare. Kira Yamato, an ordinary teenager, finds herself piloting a powerful prototype in a surprise attack. Thrust into the conflict between natural humans and the Coordinators, genetically enhanced beings, Kira must choose a side while grappling with the true costs of war and the bonds of love. Friend.
Sand Dunes: Part Two
Paul Atreides teams up with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge on the conspirators who destroyed his family.
Source: X (formerly Twitter)