Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Gundam Wing Marks 30th Anniversary With Operation 30th Short and Endless Waltz Theatrical Return

The SDCC premiere closed with a 'Mission accepted' message after reanimating key Frozen Teardrop scenes

©
Image courtesy of Sotsu and Sunrise

Overview

  • Operation 30th premiered at San Diego Comic-Con as the centerpiece of Gundam Wing’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
  • The short was directed by Toru Iwasawa with updated animation and Hajime Katoki’s Endless Waltz designs set to Two-Mix’s “Rhythm Emotion” theme.
  • It features officially animated sequences from the Frozen Teardrop novels, showcasing characters such as Adin Lowe, Long Meilan, and new mobile suits.
  • The video closes with a “Mission accepted” message, fueling fan speculation about a potential animated Frozen Teardrop adaptation.
  • Gundam Wing Endless Waltz is scheduled for theatrical re-release in Japan and North America later this year.