Gundam Hathaway: SZA's 'Snooze' as Theme Song for New Film

SZA's 'Snooze' Selected as Opening Theme for Gundam Hathaway

Bandai Namco Filmworks has announced a special trailer revealing that R&B artist SZA's song "Snooze" will be the opening theme for Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe. This film is the second installment in the Gundam Hathaway series.

Release Date Update

The film is set to premiere on January 30 at over 365 theaters across Japan, following a prior delay initially slated for 2025. North American screenings will be scheduled later.

Plot Overview

The narrative continues to evolve around Hathaway, who grapples with his feelings for Gigi, alongside his allegiance to MAFTY. As tensions escalate with Kenneth preparing to confront MAFTY, Gigi's arrival promises to significantly impact both men's fates within this intense space drama.

New Cast Members

The film will introduce new characters, including:

• Hiroshi Shirokuma as Brinks Wedge
• Anna Nagase as Julia Suga
• Mahana Yamasaki as Hala Morley
• Hinata Satō as Betchy
• Kazuki Kyan as Rod Hein
• Taiki Yamashita as Lowaist Heinrich
• Shinya Takahashi as Chartchai Coleman
• Noriaki Kanze as Josef Cedi
• Shūichi Uchida as Ridorick
• Hayato Inomata as Vilantes Suecken
• Taihi Kimura as Drab Liddo

Returning cast and production staff from the first film will also reprise their roles, with some new additions in creative positions.

Production Insights

Director Shukou Murase hinted during previous events that the film's production faced challenges due to COVID-19, including difficulties in capturing scenes in Australia. Some technical work was done via flight simulators to navigate locations safely.

Trilogy Anticipation

This film marks the continuation of what is planned as a trilogy, with the second film featuring story elements diverging from Yoshiyuki Tomino's original works. It aims to relate deeply to the character Hathaway Noa, son of Bright Noa from the original series.

The first film of the series received great acclaim, selling over 259,000 tickets in the opening days and grossing approximately $19.57 million in Japan as of its last reporting.

Source: Gundam Official