{"rewrite":{"id":"r_a38ef8ae86fcd244cc567bb5","clusterId":"c_74f8e7474965792dcdb8ee0b","slug":"gundam-hathaway-s-flash-the-witch-of-kirke-hits-prime-video-august-31","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Gundam Hathaway's Flash: The Witch of Kirke Hits Prime Video August 31","summary":"Bandai Namco Filmworks will distribute the theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway's Flash: The Witch of Kirke on Amazon Prime Video in Japan. Rental and purchase distribution starts August 17, and unlimited streaming begins August 31. The film is the second chapter of the Hathaway's Flash trilogy, following the 2021 first film. It is set in U.C. 0105, 12 years after Char's rebellion, and follows Hathaway Noah, leader of the anti-Earth Federation movement Mafty, as he prepares to attack the Adelaide conference. The story also centers on Kenneth Sleg of the Federation Forces, who plans to annihilate Mafty, and Gigi Andalusia, a girl with mysterious powers who departs for Hong Kong. The film was released in Japanese theaters on January 30 and has earned 2.7 billion yen at the box office, surpassing its predecessor. Kensho Ono voices Hathaway, Reina Ueda voices Gigi, and Junichi Suwabe voices Kenneth. Shukou Murase directs, Yasuyuki Muto writes the screenplay, and Hiroyuki Sawano composes the music. The opening theme is SZA's 'Snooze' and the ending theme is Guns N' Roses' 'Sweet Child O' Mine'. Prime Video also offers the first Hathaway's Flash film and Char's Counterattack.","whyItMatters":"The film's box office success, at 2.7 billion yen, makes this Prime Video release a significant streaming event for the Gundam franchise, and the inclusion of Char's Counterattack on the same platform lets new viewers trace the story's roots.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe rental price is 550 yen including tax for a two-day viewing period, covering both HD and SD versions. Purchase prices are 2,550 yen for HD and 2,050 yen for SD. The film\u0026#39;s theatrical run began on January 30, and its hard and realistic battle direction, delicate dialogue scenes, and psychological portrayals drew attention, leading to box office revenue of 2.7 billion yen, which surpassed the previous work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cast includes Soma Saito as Lane Aim, Kenjiro Tsuda as Gau man Nobil, Saori Hayami as Keria Dees, and Shunsuke Takeuchi as Iram Masam. The staff includes character designer pablo uchida, Naoyuki Onda, and Shigeki Kuwahara, with mechanical design by Hajime Katoki and others. Insert songs include \u0026#39;ENDROLL\u0026#39; by Yohei Kawakami ([Alexandros]) and SennaRin, and \u0026#39;CIRCE\u0026#39; by SennaRin.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrime Video will also carry the first chapter, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway\u0026#39;s Flash, and the film Mobile Suit Gundam: Char\u0026#39;s Counterattack, which depicts the final showdown between Amuro Ray and Char Aznable and the encounter between Hathaway and Quess Paraya, allowing viewers to enjoy the series together.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Gundam Hathaway's Flash: The Witch of Kirke hits Prime Video Japan on Aug 31, with rental/purchase from Aug 17. The film earned 2.7 billion yen at the box office, beating its predecessor.","twitterPost":"The Witch of Kirke streams free on Prime Video from Aug 31. Rental starts Aug 17 at 550 yen. Also on the platform: the first Hathaway's Flash and Char's Counterattack.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The second Gundam Hathaway's Flash film, The Witch of Kirke, comes to Prime Video Japan with rental and purchase from August 17 and free streaming from August 31. The film, which earned 2.7 billion yen in theaters, will sit alongside the first chapter and Char's Counterattack on the platform.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2130331.html\",\"title\":\"'Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway's Flash: The Witch of Kirke' Unlimited Streaming on Prime Video Starts August 31! 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