Sunrise , and a spiritual successor to the 2013 anime
Gundam Build Fighters , based on the long-running
Gundam franchise. It is directed by Shinya Watada ( Gundam Build Fighters Try ) and written by Noboru Kimura ( SoltyRei, Dragonar Academy ) with character designs by Juri Toida. It was first teased in December 2017 under the title "Gundam Build Next Battle Project" until its official reveal in The Gundam Base Tokyo on February 2, 2018. It airs in all TXN network stations in
Japan on April 3, 2018. [2] Unlike the previous series, which focuses on the Gundam model (Gunpla) aspect of the franchise, Gundam Build Divers focuses more emphasis on Virtual Reality MMOs in terms in themes and battles. [3]
Gundam Build Divers ガンダムビルドダイバーズ
( Gandamu Birudo Daibāzu ) Genre
Mecha ,
Action Original net animation Gundam Build Divers: Prologue Directed by
Shinya Watada Written by
Noboru Kimura Music by
Hideakira Kimura Studio
Sunrise Licensed by
NA
Sunrise Released
February 2, 2018 Runtime
14 minutes Anime television series Directed by
Shinya Watada Written by
Noboru Kimura Music by
Hideakira Kimura Studio
Sunrise Licensed by
NA
Sunrise Original network
TXN ( TV Tokyo , TV Osaka ) Original run
April 3, 2018[1] – present Anime and Manga portal
A prologue ONA was aired by Sunrise in February 2, 2018.
Story
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In the near future, where the Gundam franchise is at its peak and the popularity of Gunpla is soaring to new heights, a new Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online (VRMMO) Game called "Gunpla Battle Nexus Online" (GBN) is made. In Gunpla Battle Nexus Online, players can upload themselves and their Gunpla online through the virtual space and battle with players from across the world. In the game itself, the player assumes the role of a Gunpla Diver, and each year a special tournament called "Gunpla Force Battle Tournament" is held to prove who is the best Gunpla Diver. The story revolves around Riku Mikami, a 14-year old junior high school student and an admirer of famous Gunpla Diver Kyoya Kujo. He and his friends Yukio and Momoka love Gunpla and play GBN together. However, his own life changes as he meets a mysterious Gunpla Diver named Sara as strange events take place in the GBN. Now guided by his new allies, he forms their first Gunpla Diver group, embarking on epic adventures with his friends and to see who is the best fighter in the GBN world. [4]
Characters
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Riku Mikami (ミカミ・リク Mikami Riku )
Gunpla: Gundam 00 Diver ; Gundam 00 Diver Ace
Voiced by: Yūsuke Kobayashi
A 14-year-old middle school student who looks to follow in the footsteps of his idol, Gunpla Battle champion Kyoya Kujo. [5]
Yukio Hidaka (ヒダカ・ユキオ Hidaka Yukio )
Gunpla: GM III Beam Master
Voiced by: Natsumi Fujiwara
Nicknamed "Yukki" (ユッキー Yukkī), Yukio is Riku's classmate and best friend. He is a fan of Gundam and has extensive knowledge of the franchise. [6]
Momoka Yashiro (ヤシロ・モモカ Yashiro Momoka)
Gunpla: Momokapool
Voiced by: Nene Hieda
Nicknamed "Momo" (モモ), she is Riku and Yukio's classmate and a member of the girls' soccer club. [7]
Sarah (サラ Sara)
Voiced by: Haruka Terui
A mysterious girl Riku and Yukki meet on their first day in GBN. [8]
Magee (マギー Magī )
Voiced by: Taishi Murata
A transvestite Diver who becomes Riku and Yukki's navigator and mentor in GBN. Magee is 23rd overall in the GBN world ranking. [9]
Kyoya Kujo (クジョウ・キョウヤ Kujō Kyōya )
Gunpla: AGE-IIMG Gundam AGE II Magnum
Voiced by: Jun Kasama
Leader of "Team Avalon" (チームアバロン Chīmu Abaron ) and the highest-ranked Gunpla Diver. [10]
Rommel (ロンメル Ronmeru )
Gunpla: Grimoire Red
