A thorough review of Gundam's theater etiquette commercial! What are the points you can't miss?

"Gundam-san Theater Manners Commercial": A fusion of humor and manners in the Gundam world

Overview

"Gundam-san Theater Manners CM" is a short anime that was screened for a limited time from February 7, 2015. This work was released to coincide with the event screening of "Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN I: Blue-Eyed Casval" held at 13 theaters nationwide. The original work is derived from "Mobile Suit Gundam" by Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino, and the director and scriptwriter are Mankyu. Animation production cooperation is provided by Gathering, and planning and production are handled by Sunrise.

■ Story

"Gundam-san Theater Manners CM" is a humorous short anime set in the Gundam World. Char and Lalah appear in a comical story on the theme of theater manners. Char is known as the "Red Comet" and his trademark red military uniform and mask, but he has a habit of quickly becoming completely naked. Meanwhile, Lalah plays the role of Char's straight man, and is known for her colorful and loving comments. In this work, characters from the Gundam World humorously convey the importance of observing theater manners.

■Explanation

"Gundam-san Theater Manners CM" was shown at the event screening of "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin I: Blue-Eyed Casval" held at 13 theaters nationwide from February 28, 2015. This short anime is based on the theme of theater manners, with characters from the Gundam world humorously conveying the proper manners. Mankyu, who directed and wrote the script, created a work that will be familiar to fans of the Gundam series. Gathering also participated as an animation production collaborator, and Sunrise was in charge of planning and production. This work can be enjoyed not only by Gundam fans, but by general audiences as well.

■Cast

The cast of "Gundam-san Theater Manners CM" is as follows:

• Char: Katsuyuki Konishi
• Lalah: Megumi Han

Katsuyuki Konishi voices Char and portrays his unique character in a humorous way. Meanwhile, Megumi Han voices Lalah and skillfully plays the straight man to Char. The performances of both actors make the work even more comical and enjoyable.

■ Main staff

The main staff of "Gundam-san Theater Manners CM" are as follows:

• Original author: Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino (from "Mobile Suit Gundam")
• Director and scriptwriter: Mankyu
• Story: Hideki Owada (Mobile Suit Gundam-san, KADOKAWA)
• Character design: Tamato Sao
• Animation production cooperation: Gathering
• Planning and production: Sunrise

The original work is derived from "Mobile Suit Gundam", and Mankyu, who was in charge of the director and script, created a work that is familiar to fans of the Gundam series. The story is written by Hideki Owada, and the character design is by Sao Tamato. Gathering participated in the animation production cooperation, and Sunrise was in charge of planning and production. This staff team produced a work of high quality.

■ Main Characters

The main characters of "Gundam-san Theater Manners CM" are as follows.

• Char: He loves red, horns, and triple the amount of things, and is known as the "Red Comet." His trademark is his red military uniform and a mask that hides his face, but he has a habit of getting naked at any moment.
• Lalah: The straight man to Char. Today, her colorful and endearing (?) comments are outstanding. Don't mention the mole on his forehead.

Char is known as the "Red Comet" and is known for his red uniform and mask, but he also has a habit of becoming completely naked at any moment. Meanwhile, Lalah plays the role of Char's straight man, known for her colorful and endearing remarks. There is also a setting where the topic of the mole on his forehead should not be mentioned, which really brings out the individuality of the character.

■ Evaluation and impressions

"Gundam-san Theater Manners CM" is a very enjoyable work for fans of the Gundam series. The characters from Gundam World comically teach theater manners, providing both laughter and learning at the same time. In particular, Char's habit of getting completely naked and Lalah's retorts will bring laughter that is unique to Gundam fans. Also, even though it is in the form of a short animation, it is a work that fully conveys the charm of the story and characters.

Mankyu, who directed and wrote the script, created a work that will be familiar to fans of the Gundam series. The story was written by Hideki Owada, and character design was done by Sao Tamato. Gathering participated as an animation production partner, and Sunrise was in charge of planning and production. This staff has produced a work of high quality.

The cast is also excellent, with Katsuyuki Konishi as Char and Megumi Han as Lalah. The performances of these two actors make the film even more comical and enjoyable. In particular, Katsuyuki Konishi's voice as Char brings out the unique character in a humorous way. Meanwhile, Megumi Han's voice as Lalah skillfully plays the straight man to Char.

■ Recommendation points

"Gundam-san Theater Manners CM" is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the Gundam series, but also by general audiences. The following points are the reasons why it is especially recommended.

• The Gundam World characters humorously teach theater etiquette, providing laughs and learning at the same time.
• Char's habit of getting completely naked and Lalah's remarks will bring out the laughs that only Gundam fans can have.
• Although it is a short anime, it is a work that fully conveys the charm of the story and characters.
• Mankyu, who directed and wrote the script, has created a work that will be familiar to fans of the Gundam series.
• The cast is also excellent, with Katsuyuki Konishi as Char and Megumi Han as Lalah, whose performances make the film even more comical and entertaining.

■ Related works

"Gundam-san Theater Manners CM" is a work produced as part of the Gundam series. Please also check out the related works below.

• "Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN": This was the main film at the event where "Gundam-san Theater Manners CM" was screened. This film depicts the origins of the Gundam series, and is a must-see for fans.
• "Mobile Suit Gundam-san": This is the manga that inspired the "Gundam-san Theater Manners CM." It is a comical depiction of the Gundam world, and is popular among fans.

■ Summary

"Gundam-san Theater Manners CM" is a very enjoyable work for fans of the Gundam series. The characters of Gundam World comically teach theater manners, providing both laughter and learning at the same time. In particular, Char's habit of getting naked and Lalah's retorts will make you laugh, which is unique to Gundam fans. Also, even though it is in the form of a short anime, the charm of the story and characters is fully conveyed. Mankyu, who directed and wrote the script, has created a work that is familiar to fans of the Gundam series. The cast is also wonderful, with Katsuyuki Konishi playing Char and Megumi Han playing Lalah. The performances of both actors make the work even more comical and fun. It is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the Gundam series, but also by general audiences, so be sure to check it out.