*This news article was written in Japan.

The "After War Gundam X" 30th Anniversary Screening will begin on Friday, September 25, as part of the highly acclaimed "Bandai Namco Filmworks Selection Vol. 1", currently being held at five theaters nationwide.

The "After War Gundam X" 30th Anniversary Screening will feature four carefully selected episodes from the 39-episode TV series: Episode 1 "Has the Moon Come Up?", Episode 14 "Can You Hear My Voice!", Episode 29 "Look at Me", and Episode 39 "The Moon is Always There". In addition, there will be a special screening of "A boy with GUNDAM | Mobile Suit Gundam 50th Anniversary -Road to 50- Prologue Movie", newly produced to mark the launch of the "Gundam 50th Anniversary Project".

Furthermore, as part of this event, the "After War Gundam X" 30th Special Screening has been confirmed to take place on Sunday, September 27, at TOHO Cinemas Ikebukuro in Tokyo.
The screening event will feature a talk show held after the Part 1 screening and before the Part 2 screening. The talk show will welcome director Shinji Takamatsu, character designer Nobuyoshi Nishimura, and mechanical designer Junya Ishigaki, along with Wataru Takagi, the voice of Garrod Ran, as the MC. They will share plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from the production and discuss the enduring appeal of the series that can only be told now, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Advance lottery ticket applications start today on "Ticket Pia". We look forward to your participation.

*For details such as screening times and ticket release schedules for the regular "Bandai Namco Filmworks Selection" Vol. 1 "After War Gundam X" 30th Anniversary Screening, please check the respective theater websites.

"After War Gundam X" 30th Special Screening in TOHO Cinemas Ikebukuro Event Overview

[Date & Time]
Sunday, September 27, 2026

1. 15:00 Screening (Talk show after the screening)
2. 18:20 Screening (Talk show before the screening)

[Venue]
TOHO Cinemas Ikebukuro

[Guests (Subject to change / Titles omitted)]
Shinji Takamatsu (Director), Nobuyoshi Nishimura (Character Design), Junya Ishigaki (Mechanical Design)
MC: Wataru Takagi (Voice of Garrod Ran)
*Please note that guests are subject to change without prior notice.

[Screening Lineup]
O Special Screening "A boy with GUNDAM"

O "After War Gundam X"
・Episode 1 "Has the Moon Come Up?"
・Episode 14 "Can You Hear My Voice!"
・Episode 29 "Look at Me"
・Episode 39 "The Moon is Always There"

[Attendee Giveaway]
Special Clear Card (Size: 86mm x 54mm)
*This is the same giveaway as the regular "Bandai Namco Filmworks Selection" Vol. 1.

[Ticket Price]
Special Screening (Flat Rate): 3,800 yen (Tax included)
*Seat selection is not available.
*Ticket purchases are limited to two per person.
*Free viewing passes, various discounts, Mubichike, advance tickets, and discount coupons cannot be used.
*Depending on the screening theater, additional fees may apply for special seating. (Special seats will be available during general sales.)
*All details are subject to change. Guests and event content may be altered without prior notice.

[How to Purchase Tickets]
◆ Pre-Reserve (Lottery)
Entry Period: Friday, September 4, 2026, 10:00 to Thursday, September 17, 23:59
Application URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/gundam-x/
*Applications will be accepted via Ticket Pia Pre-Reserve.
*Lottery results are scheduled to be announced around 18:00 on Friday, September 18.
*This is not on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets will be drawn by lottery from all applications received during the entry period.
*The site is expected to be very busy immediately after applications open and just before they close. Since it is not first-come, first-served, please apply at your convenience within the period.
*Special seats are not included in the Pre-Reserve. If stage greetings are held in a theater with special seats, they will be sold during general sales.
*What is Pre-Reserve?: http://t.pia.jp/guide/prereserve.html
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Deferred Payment Powered by atone (https://t.pia.jp/guide/atobarai.jsp)
Ticket Collection: 7-Eleven, FamilyMart
Ticket Limit: Up to 2 tickets per person
Fees: Additional fees apply

◆ General Sales (First-come, first-served)
Application Period: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 to Saturday, September 26, 16:00
Application URL: https://w.pia.jp/t/gundam-x/
*Applications will be accepted via Ticket Pia General Sales.
*Available only if there are remaining tickets after the lottery sales.
*Tickets are limited and sales will end once the allocation is exhausted.
Payment Methods: Credit Card, Deferred Payment Powered by atone (https://t.pia.jp/guide/atobarai.jsp)
Ticket Collection: 7-Eleven, FamilyMart
Ticket Limit: Up to 2 tickets per person
Fees: Additional fees apply

◆ Inquiries Regarding Ticket Purchases
"Ticket Pia" Website (http://t.pia.jp/help/)

Bandai Namco Filmworks Selection Vol. 1

Screening Theaters

Sapporo: TOHO Cinemas Susukino
Tokyo: TOHO Cinemas Ikebukuro
Nagoya: TOHO Cinemas Nagoya Sakae
Osaka: TOHO Cinemas Namba
Fukuoka: TOHO Cinemas Lalaport Fukuoka

Screening Schedule

・Friday, August 28 to Thursday, September 3: "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM", Special Screening "A boy with GUNDAM"
・Friday, September 4 to Thursday, September 10: "IDOLiSH7 the Movie LIVE 4bit BEYOND THE PERiOD" <DAY 1>, <DAY 2>
・Friday, September 11 to Thursday, September 17: "BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-"
・Friday, September 18 to Thursday, September 24: "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea"
・Friday, September 25 to Thursday, October 1: "After War Gundam X" 30th Anniversary Screening, Special Screening "A boy with GUNDAM"
・Friday, October 2 to Thursday, October 8: "Love Live! The School Idol Movie"
・Friday, October 9 to Thursday, October 15: "Patlabor: The Movie" <"Theatrical Release Audio" & 4K Version>, "Patlabor 2: The Movie" <"Theatrical Release Audio" & 4K Version>
・Friday, October 16 to Thursday, October 22: "Samurai Ballerina"
・Friday, October 23 to Thursday, October 29: Movie "SAND LAND"
・Friday, October 30 to Thursday, November 5: "ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS THE UNKNOWN "RED SHOULDER"", "ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS Pailsen Files Movie"
During the period, each work is scheduled to be screened once a day.
"IDOLiSH7 the Movie LIVE 4bit BEYOND THE PERiOD" <DAY 1> and <DAY 2> will be screened on alternating days.
"Patlabor: The Movie" and "Patlabor 2: The Movie" will be screened on alternating days.
"ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS THE UNKNOWN "RED SHOULDER"" and "ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS Pailsen Files Movie" will be screened on alternating days.

Ticket Price

Regular Price (Various discounts / Free viewing passes accepted)

Attendee Giveaway

[Item] Special Clear Card (Planned size: 86mm x 54mm / 12 types in total)
[Distribution Period] Friday, August 28 to Thursday, November 5, 2026
[Distribution Method] One card will be given per person attending the screening at participating theaters nationwide.

*Only one bonus item will be given per person per screening. Even if one person holds multiple reserved seat tickets, only one bonus item will be provided.
*The bonus item will be distributed upon entering the theater. We cannot provide the bonus item after you have entered or exited.
*Quantities are limited depending on the theater. Distribution will end once supplies run out.
This is not a ticket purchase bonus. We will not distribute the item to those who do not attend the screening.
We do not accept returns or exchanges of the bonus item due to minor initial scratches or scuffs that occur during the manufacturing process.
The attendee giveaway is not for sale. Please refrain from reselling it.
"IDOLiSH7 the Movie LIVE 4bit BEYOND THE PERiOD" <DAY 1> and <DAY 2> will distribute items with the same design.
"Patlabor: The Movie" and "Patlabor 2: The Movie" will distribute items with different designs for each work.
"ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS THE UNKNOWN "RED SHOULDER"" and "ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS Pailsen Files Movie" will distribute items with different designs for each work.

*For details such as screening times, ticket prices, and release schedules for each work, please check the respective theater websites.

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