See the Gundam SEED Freedom x Sanrio Character Collaboration

Sunrise and Sanrio are collaborating on a series of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom illustrations featuring Sanrio characters. Two previous illustrations had been released, focusing on Kira, Cinnamoroll, Lacus, My Melody, and Haro, and the latest one features Athrun with Hello Kitty. (Thanks, Oricon!)

To celebrate the release of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom in theaters this month, Sanrio has released these brand new illustrations featuring the lead characters from the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam film in the style of the film’s animation and in a stylized form.

In the stylized artwork featuring Kira and Cinnamoroll, the two are shown to be battle-ready as they smile. In the artwork featuring Lacus and My Melody, My Melody is shown giving Lacus a rose. In the artwork featuring Athrun with Hello Kitty, the two are shown to have their hands up while posing.

Additional illustrations featuring the film’s characters with Sanrio characters will be released over the next few days. The three released illustrations can be viewed in the gallery below:

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom is an animated film sequel to the two anime series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, taking place one year after the events of Destiny. The film’s theme song, “Freedom,” will be performed by Takanori Nishikawa with Tetsuya Komuro. The official supporter song for the film is “Reborn” by Nami Tamaki.

During the Sapporo Snow Festival, a snow sculpture of Rising Freedom Gundam, Kira’s new Mobile Suit, will be shown off on February 4-11, 2024. There will also be multiple exhibitions promoting the film’s upcoming release across various locations in Japan.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Freedom will be released in theaters in Japan on January 26, 2024.