Covid Crisis Delays Gundam: Hathaway Anime Film and Kakegurui 2nd Live-Action

The Covid crisis has affected the world gravely, and the entertainment industry is also hit hard. Premiere delays and low box office earnings are the primary reasons it has been suffering. 

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The mecha anime film Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway and gambling-themed live-action film Kakegurui: Last Resort Russian Roulette have been delayed due to these circumstances.

Gundam Hathaway announced the delay and postponed the movie Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway on its official website. The movie will now be released on 21st May, after the 3rd State of Emergency is lifted. 

【大切なお知らせ①】
5月7日(金)より公開を予定しておりました『機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ』ですが、新型コロナウイルス感染症拡大による影響で、公開日を《5月21日(金)》へ変更いたします。

本作の小形尚弘プロデューサーからのコメントを掲載いたします。#閃光のハサウェイ pic.twitter.com/Z05jbpcYZR

— 機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ (@gundam_hathaway) April 26, 2021

[Important Notice ①]

“Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway of the Flash” which was scheduled to be released on May 7th (Friday), is delayed due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. The release date is changed to “May 21st (Friday)”.

We will post comments from the producer of this work, Naohiro Ogata.

#Flash of Hathaway

English Translation, Twitter Translate

The sci-fi movie, which was initially scheduled to premiere on 23rd July last year, was delayed due to the Covid-19 virus and 1st state of emergency. It was then rescheduled for May 7th, 2021, but due to the current surge and 3rd state of emergency, it was once again postponed.

An English subbed trailer for the movie was released last month on Gundam’s official YouTube. 

“Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway” Trailer 2 (EN sub)

The trailer shows us various glimpses from the movie while Alexandros’ song ‘Senkō’ (Flash) plays in the background.

Additionally, Kakegurui’s official website announced the delay of its second live-action film, Kakegurui: Last Resort Russian Roulette.

『映画 賭ケグルイ　絶体絶命ロシアンルーレット』公開延期のお知らせ
昨今の新型コロナウィルス感染状況、23日の4都府県への緊急事態宣言発令を受け、公開日の延期を決定致しました。
今後の公開予定は決定次第、公式HP、SNSにてお知らせします。詳細は下記をご確認下さい。https://t.co/eoI3TQWedy

— 映画&ドラマ『賭ケグルイ』 (@kakegurui_jp) April 26, 2021

Notice of postponement of release of Movie “Kakegurui: Desperate Russian Roulette”

In response to the recent status of new coronavirus infection and the announcement of a state of emergency on the four prefectures on the 23rd, we have decided to postpone the release date.

We will inform you on the official website and SNS as soon as the future release schedule is decided. Please see below for details.

English Translation, Twitter Translate

The teaser for the movie was officially released back in January 2021 with the possible release in May 2021. The franchise has not yet released the new official release date.

【公式】最凶最悪の刺客、登場『映画 賭ケグルイ　絶体絶命ロシアンルーレット』/特報/大ヒット公開中

It introduces us to the series’ new villain gambler, Makuro Shikigami, played by Ryūsei Fujii. The trailer concludes with Yumeko shown at gunpoint, and a gunshot is heard after the screen goes black.

It is indeed unfortunate that two of the most anticipated and thrilling movies of 2021 got delayed again.

Hoping they don’t get delayed any further before our excitement dies down!

About Gundam

The Gundam series is a science fiction anime created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise, featuring huge robots, known as “Gundam.”

The series changes its setting in each part, ranging from Earth to far-off planets. All the shows have their own story, and some of them take place in an alternative universe.

In every story, Gundam has unique purposes. Sometimes it’s a deadly war weapon, sometimes a beautiful art or sometimes even an outdated technology.

Source: Gundam Hathaway Official Website, Kakegurui Official Website