Bandai Namco Announces Post-Apocalyptic Gundam Anime RG XARX-ZERO for 2027
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Bandai Namco has announced Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO, a post-apocalyptic anime set for 2027 that connects directly with the upcoming game Gundam Rogue Orbit.
Bandai Namco Filmworks has pulled back the curtain on a major new addition to the expansive mecha franchise. Revealed at San Diego Comic-Con and originally reported by Polygon, Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO is a brand new anime scheduled for release in 2027. The project introduces a fresh standalone continuity titled After Apocalypse, building a completely new sandbox for fans who love deep sci-fi lore and high-stakes mecha combat.
What makes this announcement particularly interesting for players and viewers is how it connects across entertainment mediums. The anime is designed to tie directly into the previously announced video game Gundam Rogue Orbit. Creators are building a multi-generational narrative across both projects, with the anime taking place chronologically one century before the events of the game. Each title offers a different perspective on the same shared universe, rewarding fans who follow the story across both screens.
Behind the scenes, the project boasts heavy-hitting creative talent. Acclaimed sci-fi director Kenji Kamiyama, known for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, is steering the vision alongside novelist Toh EnJoe, with Sola Animation handling production. Kamiyama has spoken about the creative freedom of stepping away from established timelines like the Universal Century to ask fundamental world-building questions about factions and technology. You can read the original coverage over on Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon