Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO: Everything We Know About the New Anime and Multimedia Universe

Bandai Namco Filmworks has officially announced Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO (pronounced “Alex Zero”), a new anime series set to launch in 2027. The announcement came at San Diego Comic-Con, revealing a multimedia project that spans both anime and video games in a brand-new continuity called After Apocalypse, according to Polygon.

The series is helmed by acclaimed director Kenji Kamiyama, known for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Blade Runner: Black Lotus. Kamiyama described the project as a chance to redefine what makes Gundam “Gundam” while building an entirely new timeline, separate from the Universal Century and Common Era, as reported by Gizmodo.

The anime serves as the foundation for a “media-mix project” that directly connects to the upcoming action game Gundam Rogue Orbit, announced at Summer Game Fest 2026. The game is set roughly a century after the events of the anime, offering a generational narrative within a shared universe. Both are slated for 2027 releases.

With a strong creative team, a mysterious post-apocalyptic setting, and a clear connection to a major video game, Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO is positioning itself as a bold new entry point for both longtime fans and newcomers.

Announcement and Creative Team

Bandai Namco Filmworks revealed Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2026. The series is produced by SUNRISE and animated by SOLA ANIMATION, a new studio for the franchise. Kenji Kamiyama, who wrote and directed the series, is joined by SF setting supervisor Toh EnJoe, known for his novel Self-Reference Engine.

The music is composed by Go Shiina, and mecha designs come from Eiichi Shimizu (Gundam Design). Original character design is by STATO, with character design and supervising animation direction by Miyako Takasu. The original concept is credited to Yoshiyuki Tomino and Hajime Yatate, the creators of the original Gundam.

Kamiyama shared his creative process in a press release, stating that he was approached with the idea of creating a Gundam set in a new timeline. He initially wrestled with questions about replacing familiar elements like the Earth Federation and Newtypes, but eventually found excitement in building something fresh from the ground up.

“When I was approached with the idea of creating ‘a Gundam set in an entirely new timeline, one that is neither the Universal Century nor the Common Era,’ I found myself wrestling with all sorts of questions,” Kamiyama said. “I stepped back and reminded myself: I had been given the chance to create my own Gundam from the ground up for a series I’ve loved for years. What could be more exciting than that?”

The After Apocalypse Timeline and Story

The anime is set in a new continuity called After Apocalypse, abbreviated A.A. The story begins with an alien object that grants humanity three advanced technologies: gravity control, faster-than-light communication, and cognitive materialization. Less than a decade after its discovery, the object goes rogue and spawns a self-proliferating ecosystem that humanity calls the Apocalypse.

After a three-month battle above Earth, humanity is forced to abandon the planet, marking that year as A.A. 1. By A.A. 45, children born on the Moon and in space colonies have never known a world without the Apocalypse. The series follows Ray Azumi, a war orphan and pilot of the state-of-the-art experimental mobile suit Gundam ZERO.

Ray Azumi is voiced by Takeo Otsuka (known for works like Oshi no Ko). Otsuka expressed honor in being part of a new Gundam entry and praised Kamiyama’s story, noting that each episode gave him plenty to think about. The official logline describes Ray as a “permanently assigned pilot” fighting the Apocalypse.

The setting creates a distinct contrast with the game Gundam Rogue Orbit, which takes place roughly 100 years after the anime, depicting the same universe from a different historical perspective. This generational gap allows both stories to explore themes of survival and adaptation in a world forever changed by the Apocalypse.

Media-Mix: Connection to Gundam Rogue Orbit

Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO is part of a larger “RG Project” that directly ties into the video game Gundam Rogue Orbit. The game, announced at Summer Game Fest 2026, is a high-mobility action game developed by Bandai Namco. Its music is composed by Mick Gordon, known for his work on Doom (2016), as noted by Polygon.

According to sources, the anime takes place roughly a century before the events of the game. Both are set in the same continuous world, but each tells its story from a different perspective. The game’s Steam page describes it as a single-player action RPG with fast-paced mecha combat reminiscent of Armored Core.

The game is scheduled for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam, also in 2027. This shared universe approach is a first for the Gundam franchise, creating a cohesive narrative that unfolds across different media. Kamiyama’s worldbuilding, co-developed with Toh EnJoe, provides the foundation for both stories.

For fans, this means the anime and game will offer complementary experiences. Viewers of RG XARX-ZERO will gain context for the world of Rogue Orbit, while players of the game may see the long-term consequences of the Apocalypse and humanity’s struggle.

Sources

• New post-apocalyptic Gundam anime announced at Comic-Con
• The Next ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ Anime Is Coming From the Mind Behind ‘Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex’
• https://en.gundam-official.com/news/g4p4jk62oc8xgrdz6d44ee6h