The After Colony timeline finally continues—with new faces, old loyalties, and the first step toward Mars. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Bandai Namco Filmworks has launched a new manga that picks up where Endless Waltz left off and sets the stage for Frozen Teardrop. It’s the kind of return longtime fans have been hoping for—one that adds new depth to an iconic part of the Gundam franchise.
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Written by Gundam Wing series screenwriter Katsuyuki Sumisawa and illustrated by Sakura Asagi, the manga is titled Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: 0.5 Point Half Preventer-7. Chapter 1 is now available to read for free on GundamInfo.
Setting the Stage for the Mars Century
The new manga explores the fragile period after mobile suits were dismantled and a hard-won peace was declared. But peace doesn’t mean stability, and this story dives into the shifting alliances and hidden agendas that begin to unfold in the shadows.
New characters like Adin Lowe and Long Meilan enter the scene, while familiar names such as Heero, Duo, Wufei, and Relena begin to re-emerge. The early steps toward the Mars Century begin here, with Preventers still active and old threats taking new forms.
Anniversary Short Video Builds the Hype
To go alongside the manga, Bandai Namco released an animated short titled “Operation 30th”, directed by Toru Iwasawa. It combines updated visuals of classic Wing characters with a few key scenes pulled from Frozen Teardrop. One mysterious mobile suit—dubbed “Cloaked Custom” by fans—also makes a brief appearance, sparking plenty of speculation.
This isn’t just a tribute video. It looks like the creators are testing the waters to see just how much interest remains in this world—and based on the fan response, there’s plenty.
Watch the short here: Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary Video – Operation 30th
A New Chapter With Real Momentum
This release marks the first time Frozen Teardrop’s story has been acknowledged in any form of animation, and it’s also the first real attempt to tie the original anime with its successor novel series. The timing couldn’t be better—along with the manga and video, Bandai also announced a 4K theatrical re-release of Endless Waltz happening later this year in Japan and select territories.
It’s clear that Gundam Wing is stepping back into the spotlight, and this new content shows that the world of After Colony still has plenty to explore.
The Return of a Classic
Gundam Wing helped define a generation of anime fans, and this new manga gives the timeline room to evolve. It doesn’t reboot or reimagine. Instead, it extends the story with care, respecting what came before while opening the door to what comes next.
For longtime fans, this is a chance to revisit a world that’s shaped their love for mecha. For newer viewers, it’s a gateway to one of Gundam’s most emotionally charged and politically complex universes.
We’ll be watching for the next chapter drop and any signs of an anime continuation. Until then, catch up on the manga, rewatch Endless Waltz, and dive back into a timeline where peace never lasts for long.
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