{ "id": "eppfe1jnj5", "slug": "mobile-suit-gundam-hathaway-the-sorcery-of-nymph-circe", "title": "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女)", "updated": "2026-11-01", "topic_path": [ { "id": "culture", "label": "Arts and culture", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture" }, { "id": "culture.performance", "label": "Screen and stage", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance" }, { "id": "culture.performance.screen", "label": "Film and television", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance.screen" }, { "id": "culture.performance.screen.films", "label": "Films and standalone screen works", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance.screen.films" }, { "id": "culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works", "label": "Individual films by title and year", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works" }, { "id": "culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.franchise-series", "label": "Franchise and series entries as standalone works", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.franchise-series" }, { "id": "culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.franchise-series.franchise-series.anime-movie-entries", "label": "Anime 'the Movie' franchise entries", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/topics/culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.franchise-series.franchise-series.anime-movie-entries" } ], "geo": [ { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.franchise-series", "label": "Asia (other) · 2021 and later: Franchise and series entries as standalone works", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.franchise-series", "path": [ { "id": "geo.asia", "label": "Asia (other)", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021", "label": "Asia (other) · 2021 and later", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.culture", "label": "Arts and culture", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.culture" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance", "label": "Screen and stage", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance.screen", "label": "Film and television", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance.screen" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance.screen.films", "label": "Films and standalone screen works", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance.screen.films" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works", "label": "Individual films by title and year", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works" }, { "id": "geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.franchise-series", "label": "Franchise and series entries as standalone works", "api_url": "https://www.edgepedia.org/api/v1/geo/geo.asia.t2021.culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.franchise-series" } ] } ], "excerpt": "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女) is the 2026 second film of the three-part Hathaway anime trilogy, directed by Shukou Murase, set in U.C. 0105, earning over 2.24 billion yen.", "snippet": "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女) is the 2026 second film of the three-part Hathaway anime trilogy, directed by Shukou Murase, set in U.C. 0105, earning over 2.24 billion yen.", "node": "culture.performance.screen.films.films.individual-works.franchise-series.franchise-series.anime-movie-entries", "markdown": "# Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女)\n\n**Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe** (機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女, *Kidō Senshi Gandamu Senkō no Hasawei Kirukē no Majo*) is a 2026 Japanese animated science fiction film, the second entry in a planned three-part theatrical adaptation of [Yoshiyuki Tomino](https://www.edgepedia.org/yoshiyuki-tomino)'s 1989 novel *Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash*. Directed by Shukou Murase, it opened in Japan on January 30, 2026 in 365 theaters nationwide.[1](https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/news/rdyhhf7ltwq8s9zysmdder5i/) • [2](https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/401762)\n\n| Key fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Japanese title | 機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女; English title *Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe*[2](https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/401762) |\n| Release | January 30, 2026 (Friday), 365 theaters nationwide; distributed by Bandai Namco Filmworks and Shochiku[1](https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/news/rdyhhf7ltwq8s9zysmdder5i/) • [3](https://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/lineup/gundam-hathaway2/) |\n| Running time / rating | 108 minutes; Eirin rating G[2](https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/401762) |\n| Setting | U.C. 0105, twelve years after the events of *Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack* (1988)[3](https://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/lineup/gundam-hathaway2/) • [4](https://www.bandainamco.co.jp/files/pr20260313_gundam_hathaway_cca_book_g.pdf) |\n| Director / writer | Shukou Murase (director); Yasuyuki Muto (screenplay); original story by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Hajime Yatate[3](https://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/lineup/gundam-hathaway2/) |\n| Music | Hiroyuki Sawano; ending theme is Guns N' Roses' \"Sweet Child o' Mine\"[3](https://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/lineup/gundam-hathaway2/) • [5](https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/) |\n| Box office | Exceeded 2.24 billion yen and 1.34 million admissions by February 27, 2026, surpassing the first film's 2.23 billion yen[4](https://www.bandainamco.co.jp/files/pr20260313_gundam_hathaway_cca_book_g.pdf) |\n\n## Spoilers\n\n### Story and setting\n\nThe film is set in U.C. 0105, twelve years after the rebellion of [Char Aznable](https://www.edgepedia.org/char-aznable) depicted in *[Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack](https://www.edgepedia.org/mobile-suit-gundam-chars-counterattack)* (1988). Hathaway Noa, son of Bright Noa, who fought alongside Amuro Ray in the One Year War, leads the anti-Earth [Federation](https://www.edgepedia.org/federation) movement \"Mafty\", which has begun resisting the oppressive Earth Federation government through the assassination of government ministers.[3](https://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/lineup/gundam-hathaway2/)\n\nHathaway is reminded of a past trauma by Gigi Andalucia, a girl who displays mysterious powers, and while he is swayed by her words he continues preparing Mafty's objective, an attack on the Adelaide Conference. On the Federation side, Colonel Kenneth Sleg prepares both his own plan to defend the conference and the annihilation of Mafty, and is approached with a secret deal by Handley Yoksan of the criminal police organization. As Hathaway and Kenneth each move for their own purposes, Gigi also departs for Hong Kong for her own role.[3](https://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/lineup/gundam-hathaway2/)\n\nThe official site describes the film as a human drama in which the fates of Hathaway, Gigi, and Kenneth intersect, calling it the densest human drama in Gundam series history.[1](https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/news/rdyhhf7ltwq8s9zysmdder5i/)\n\n## Production\n\nThe film adapts the middle volume of the three-volume novel series *Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash*, written by Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of the [Gundam](https://www.edgepedia.org/gundam) series, and published in 1989. Shukou Murase, director of *Genocidal Organ*, returned from the first film, with Yasuyuki Muto writing the screenplay. Character design is by pablo uchida, Hiroyuki Onda, and Shigeki Kumabara, based on original concepts by [Yoshikazu Yasuhiko](https://www.edgepedia.org/yoshikazu-yasuhiko); mechanical design is by Hajime Katoki, Kunio Okawara-era collaborators Kimitoshi Yamane, Seiichi Nakatani, and Nobuhiko Genma, with original mechanical design concepts by Yasutaka Moriki and Kazumi Fujita. The music is by [Hiroyuki Sawano](https://www.edgepedia.org/hiroyuki-sawano). Planning and production are by Sunrise, with production by Bandai Namco Filmworks.[3](https://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/lineup/gundam-hathaway2/) • [6](https://www.sotsu.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9f1f4f0a168f1192bf3debb793a55373.pdf)\n\nThe main cast reprises the first film's roles: [Kensho Ono](https://www.edgepedia.org/kensho-ono) as Hathaway Noa, Reina Ueda as Gigi Andalucia, Junichi Suwabe as Kenneth Sleg, and Soma Saito as Lane Aim, with [Kenjiro Tsuda](https://www.edgepedia.org/kenjiro-tsuda) as Gauman Nobil and [Yui Ishikawa](https://www.edgepedia.org/yui-ishikawa) as Emeralda Zubin among the supporting cast.[3](https://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/lineup/gundam-hathaway2/) • [7](https://www.cy.netgamebm.com/animation/view/8580/)\n\nThe announcement of the winter theatrical release was made on June 26, 2025, and the January 30, 2026 date with a new trailer and main visual followed, accompanied by comments from lead cast members including Kensho Ono.[7](https://www.cy.netgamebm.com/animation/view/8580/) • [1](https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/news/rdyhhf7ltwq8s9zysmdder5i/) Theatrical screenings were also confirmed outside Japan.[1](https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/news/rdyhhf7ltwq8s9zysmdder5i/)\n\n## Release and box office\n\nThe film opened on January 30, 2026. From April 3 it received simultaneous SCREENX and ULTRA 4DX releases.[8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeG9fqYfPRQ) By February 27, 2026 its box office total had exceeded 2.24 billion yen with more than 1.34 million admissions, surpassing the first film, which earned 2.23 billion yen after its June 2021 release.[4](https://www.bandainamco.co.jp/files/pr20260313_gundam_hathaway_cca_book_g.pdf)\n\n[Home video](https://www.edgepedia.org/home-video) follows later: Blu-ray, 4K [Ultra HD Blu-ray](https://www.edgepedia.org/ultra-hd-blu-ray), and DVD editions were announced for January 27, 2027, and a limited theatrical re-release nationwide was scheduled to mark the Blu-ray launch, with a stage greeting on December 12.[5](https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/) Streaming on Amazon Prime Video was scheduled in Japan, with rental and purchase availability from August 17, 2026 and unlimited streaming from August 31, 2026.[7](https://www.cy.netgamebm.com/animation/view/8580/)\n\n## Reception and interpretation\n\nThe title's reference to Circe, the sorceress of Greek myth who transformed men into beasts, drew commentary from viewers: one reviewer noted that where the mythological Circe is a destructive figure, the film's Gigi works in the opposite direction, reawakening Hathaway's desire for life as he is caught between Amuro-like justice and the pull of Char's antisocial ideology.[9](https://filmarks.com/movies/100617/reviews/225039891) Reviewers also noted that the film departs from the source novel, whose ending is regarded among the series' bleakest, and that the change leaves room for a hopeful conclusion heading into the final chapter.[9](https://filmarks.com/movies/100617/reviews/225039891)\n\nDirector Murase described the production as an uncompromising challenge for the series' first new work in five years, making the connection to *Char's Counterattack* explicit.[10](https://mantan-web.jp/article/20260306dog00m200000000a.html) The CG work, directed by Takayuki Masuo, was the subject of production interviews and a session at Autodesk Days 2026 covering the film's explosion effects.[11](https://cgworld.jp/article/202604-hathaway.html) • [5](https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/)\n\n## Merchandise and related media\n\nThe film spawned a model kit line covering kits scored by one review outlet, including the HG Ξ Gundam (Kirke's Witch version), HG Gustav Karl Type 00, HG Messer M01 and F01 types, HGUC Penelope, HG Aryzeus, MG Re-GZ Custom, and HGUC Gaplant.[12](https://spotgeeks.news/archives/10265) A concert, \"Hiroyuki Sawano × THE SOUND OF GUNDAM - Mobile Suit Gundam UC・NT・HATHAWAY Concert -\", was scheduled for February 27, 2027.[5](https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/)\n\n## References\n\n1. [『機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女』2026年1月30日公開決定！最新予告映像&メインビジュアル公開！, Gundam official site](https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/news/rdyhhf7ltwq8s9zysmdder5i/)\n2. [機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女 (2026), allcinema](https://www.allcinema.net/cinema/401762)\n3. [映画『機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女』, Shochiku](https://www.shochiku.co.jp/cinema/lineup/gundam-hathaway2/)\n4. [『機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女』について, Bandai Namco press release](https://www.bandainamco.co.jp/files/pr20260313_gundam_hathaway_cca_book_g.pdf)\n5. [『機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女』公式サイト](https://gundam-official.com/hathaway/)\n6. [『機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女』とは, Sotsu](https://www.sotsu.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9f1f4f0a168f1192bf3debb793a55373.pdf)\n7. [機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女, コノミー](https://www.cy.netgamebm.com/animation/view/8580/)\n8. [【4月3日(金)よりSCREENX／ULTRA 4DX同時公開】『機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ キルケーの魔女』, YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeG9fqYfPRQ)\n9. [Yoshishun's review, Filmarks](https://filmarks.com/movies/100617/reviews/225039891)\n10. [「キルケーの魔女」村瀬修功監督インタビュー, MANTANWEB](https://mantan-web.jp/article/20260306dog00m200000000a.html)\n11. [『キルケーの魔女』CG制作の舞台裏, CGWORLD](https://cgworld.jp/article/202604-hathaway.html)\n12. 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