Gundam Thunderbolt’s "ZZ Gundam" Finally Revealed in Full Colors + 48-Hour Free Campaign

Date: 2025-09-24 03:57:00

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt is entering its final stage, and to celebrate, fans are being treated to two huge announcements.The ZZ-like Gundam from the upcoming latest Thunderbolt chapter has finally been revealed in full color. Yasuo Ohtagaki’s signature gritty mechanical style gives this reimagined design a sharp new presence while paying homage to one of Gundam’s most iconic suits.As seen in the campaign visual, readers can enjoy all chapters of Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt for free for a limited time.48 Hours Only! (Until September 25, 23:59 JST)Accessible via Piccoma (membership required)Part of a special “pre-final chapter” campaign celebrating the upcoming conclusion of the mangaThunderbolt has stood out in the Gundam franchise with its high-intensity battles, jazz-inspired mood, and brutal portrayal of the cost of war. Now, with the new MS reveal and the 48-hour free reading event, fans old and new have the perfect chance to dive in before the manga’s final curtain call.Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt is a manga written by Yasuo Ohtagaki, published by Shogakukan and serialized in Big Comic Superior since March 23, 2012. An anime adaptation was announced in November 2015 and aired the following month in December. At the 2016 Anime Expo on July 1, VIZ Media announced that they had acquired the rights to release the series under the VIZ Signature label, with the first English volume published on November 15, 2016. The manga’s story is set in an alternate timeline of the Universal Century, exploring the darker, jazz-infused corners of the Gundam universe.

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