Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise

Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise
File:Gundam Build Divers Re Rise.jpg Promotional image for the anime.
ガンダムビルドダイバーズRe:RISE (Gandamu Birudo Daibāzu Re:Rise)
Genre	Mecha
Anime television series
Directed by	Shinya Watada
Written by	Yasuyuki Muto
Music by	Hidemura Kimura
Studio	Sunrise Beyond
Licensed by	NA: Sunrise
Original network	BS11
Original run	October 10, 2019 – present
Episodes	11
Manga
Gundam Build Diver Rize
Written by	Ryōji Sekinishi
Illustrated by	Shiitake Gensui Harakazu Hiro Takayuki Yanase
Published by	Kadokawa Shoten
Magazine	Gundam Ace
Demographic	Shōnen
Original run	November 2019 – present

Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise (ガンダムビルドダイバーズRe:RISE, Gandamu Birudo Daibāzu Re:Rise) is a original net animation series produced by Sunrise Beyond. A sequel to the 2018 anime Gundam Build Divers, it's the first Gundam series to be released in the Reiwa period, released to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary. The series is directed by Shinya Watada and written by Yasuyuki Muto. Initially announced at the Gundam 40th anniversary video, the series aired on its Gundam Channel streaming service in Japan on October 10, 2019. A TV airing of the ONA began on BS11 on October 12, 2019 as part of the Anime+ lineup. Two spinoffs of the series were later serialized in Kadokawa's Gundam Ace magazine and Hobby Japan respectively.

Plot

2 years has passed since the EL-Diver Incident, an event that almost destroyed the Gundam Battle Nexus Online Game until being resolved by the force group known as "Build Divers". In order to make the game secure, a newer version of the game was rolled out in order to prevent the same incident from happening again and with newer experiences that would make the gameplay more immersive to players. The story focuses on Hiroto Kuga, a high schooler who is a rogue mercenary diver for hire, who goes in the game being hired by other forces and divers without being affiliated with other forces. Despite his solo diver status and always wanders alone in game, he yearns for one day that he can find the childhood friend that he once befriended several years ago. But after a special request mission, Hiroto was united with other active divers who are active in various ways and formed the Force group "BUILD DiVERS" in order to compete in the GBN gamespace and hopeful for Hiroto, reunite with the said person he's been searching for.

Characters

BUILD DiVERS

Hiroto Kuga (クガ・ヒロト, Kuga Hiroto) / Hiroto (ヒロト, Hiroto)

Voiced by: Chiaki Kobayashi

The main protagonist of the series, a teenage build diver and a former member of the Diver Group Avalon, now known as a rogue diver for hire that wanders the GBN gamespace in search of a mysterious girl he befriended two years ago. He is very calm and a man of few words, usually refusing on other's reward and help, especially on joining other forces. But when a special mission done by Freddie united him with Kazami, May and Parviz, they accidentally formed the force group named "BUILD DiVERS" in hopes their success could lead Hiroto in finding the girl he's been looking for.

Hiroto uses the PFF-X7 Core Gundam as his main Gunpla, based on the RX-78-2 Gundam from the original Mobile Suit Gundam series. Its special armament system called "Planets System", allows the Core Gundam to be equipped with various types of armor, each for a different situation:

• Earth Armor (PFF-X7/E3 Earthree Gundam): Core Gundam's default, blueish all-around armor.
• Mars Armor (PFF-X7/M4 MarsFour Gundam): A red armor whose focus is close quarters combat.
• Venus Armor (PFF-X7/V2 VeeTwo Gundam): A green armor whose focus is ranged combat.
• Mercury Armor (PFF-X7/M1 MercuOne Gundam): A dark blue armor whose focus is underwater combat.
• Jupiter Armor (PFF-X7/J5 Jupitive Gundam): A white armor whose focus is space combat.

Kazami Torimachi (トリマチ・カザミ, Torimachi Kazami) / Kazami (カザミ, Kazami)

Voiced by: Masaaki Mizunaka

A diver who was once a former member of the diver group "Mu Dish". He is a very energetic diver who fancies himself as a hero and seeks to make a name for himself in GBN. Though he enjoys the game, he also has been a long fan of the G-TUBER Captain Zeon on his success in several battles, but this obsession drove his former teammates to losing and soon left the group. Only that time he met Hiroto and the others to form the new BUILD DiVERS group to prove his sense of justice.

Kazami uses ZGMF-X19AK Gundam Justice Knight as his main Gunpla, which is a ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice from Gundam Seed Destiny customized with knight motif and limited armament. He also possesses a modified Petit'gguy called the Justi'gguy.

May (メイ, Mei)

Voiced by: Mai Fuchigami

A female Diver who prefers to play solo, she is very calm and no-nonsense girl whose interest is only in battles alone. However, she wasn't a fan on those that has clashing their opponents head on and prefer to implement strategic approach. Later in the series, she is revealed to be one of the 87 EL-Divers who were saved after the EL-Diver incident 2 years ago and was given her own Mobile Doll body similar to Sarah.

May uses the WoDom Pod as her main Gunpla, which is a customized JMA-0530 Walking Dome from Turn-A Gundam. In the later episodes, the mobile suit is revealed to be a disguise for its true form, the Mobile Doll May.

Parviz (パルヴィーズ, Paruvīzu)

Voiced by: Mayu Minami

A novice diver whose avatar has fox-like features. He usually take on playing the game after an advice from his older brother, but due to his shy and often timid personality, he had problems having friends.

Parviz uses the Valkylander as his main Gunpla, a customized Super Deformed GNY-001F Gundam Astraea Type-F with elements from the Gundlander series in which first appears as a dragon and can transform into its SD Mobile Suit form when in battle.

GBN Divers

Magee (マギー, Magī)

Voiced by: Taishi Murata

A returning character from Gundam Build Divers. He is flamboyant veteran diver and leader of "Adam's Apple". He serves as bartender in the GBN gamespace.

Captain Zeon (キャプテン・ジオン, Kyaputen Jion)

Voiced by: Show Hayami

A Famous G-Tuber and a veteran diver, who hosts his own show. Shown to be dressed in a red superhero outfit, he has a huge sense of justice and enthusiasm, which inspires Kazami to be his fan.

Captain Zeon uses the RX-93N04 ν-Zeon Gundam as his Main Gunpla, created as a fusion of both Earth Federation and Zeon design and focuses on both Close to Mid-Range combat.

NPC

Freddie (フレディ, Furedi)

Voiced by: Ai Kakuma

An NPC modeled as a preteen anthromorphized dog boy. He is very cheerful and shows a lot of respect to the BUiLD DIVERS, often calling them as Creators.

Maya (マイヤ, Maiya)

Voiced by: Yuna Mimura

An NPC modeled as an adult anthromorphized cat girl. She is the older sister of Freddie, who is very vary about the BUiLD DIVERS's appearance in their village. Usually has a strong sense of justice yet doesn't get along with Kazami at times.

Asha (アシャ), Towana (トワナ) and Hulun (フルン, Furun)

Voiced by: Yūki Takada (Asha), Asuna Tomari (Towana), Michiyo Murase (Hulun)

Three child NPC living in the mountain village, who were close friends with Freddie.

One-Eyes

Masaki Shidou (シドウ・マサキ, Shidou Masaki)

A masked diver who belonged to the Diver Group "Hitotsume" and later sided with the One-Eyes. Though he is surrounded in mystery, May recognized him as such.

Masaki uses the MSF-007SS Gundam Seltsam, a heavily customized MSF-007 Gundam Mark-III with unique customization and modelling yet also displays demonic strength.

Others

Eve (イヴ, Ivu)

Voiced by: Inori Minase

A mysterious blonde girl who made friends with Hiroto two years ago before the events of the story. Since her disappearance, Hiroto is been searching for her throughout the game. It is later revealed that she could be one of the 87 EL-Divers that appeared in the game 2 years ago. However, if May theorized that she is one, it is unknown if she survived like the rest or died.

Hinata Mukai (ムカイ・ヒナタ, Mukai Hinata)

Voiced by: Shion Wakayama

Hiroto's classmate and childhood friend who works at the same Gundam Base where he logs into GBN. She apparently has feelings for him.

Osamu Kuga (クガ・オサム, Kuga Osamu)

Voiced by: Gō Inoue

Hiroto's father.

Yuriko Kuga (クガ・ユリコ, Kuga Yuriko)

Voiced by: Fumiko Orikasa

Hiroto's mother.

Ken Matsumura (マツムラ・ケン, Matsumura Ken)

Voiced by: Yōji Ueda

Production

The series was first teased back in the Gundam 40th Anniversary Beyond Press conference back on November 11, 2018. On July 5, 2019, Sunrise teased the new series in a preview during the 40th anniversary promotional video. Both Twitter and official websites confirm the new series. In the official press conference held on July 31, 2019, Sunrise revealed more on the series's characters and mobile suits alongside the series's staff. It is the first Gundam series produced by Sunrise Beyond, an animation studio established after Xebec's closure in March 2019.

Media

Anime

The series aired on Sunrise's premiere Gundam Channel streaming service on October 10, 2019, with Sunrise announcing a simulcast streaming in YouTube and other platforms following with a TV airing in BS11 on October 12, 2019. Spira Spica performed the series' opening theme song "Re:RISE," while SudannaYuzuYully performed the series' ending theme song "Magic Time." The series's music is composed by Hidemura Kimura.

No.	Title	Original air date
1	"Wandering Core Gundam" Transliteration: "Hōkō no Koa Gandamu" (Japanese: 彷徨のコアガンダム)	October 10, 2019 (2019-10-10)
Gunpla Battle Nexus Online is upgraded to version 1.78, which adds numerous new features to the game. After clearing a difficult enemy by himself, Hiroto is approached by another player named Kazami, who wants to team up with him. However, Hiroto refuses since he's not interested in Gunpla battles. In the real world, it's revealed that Hiroto is in fact searching for a girl he had met in the game. Meanwhile, his friend Hinata decides to apply for a job at the Gundam cafe near his local Gunpla store. When Hiroto logs back into the game, he's recruited by Kazami to investigate a secret mission that can take them to an unexplored part of the game. They along with two other players, May and Parviz, discover a dog-like NPC named Freddie requesting help, and they accept the mission. While the group initially has trouble fighting the enemies, Hiroto's intervention eventually secures their victory. The game then automatically requests to register their group as "BUILD DIVERS", with them quickly changing the name to "BUILD DiVERS" to differentiate themselves from the original BUILD DIVERS.
2	"Unknown Mission" Transliteration: "Shira Rezaru Misshon" (Japanese: 知られざるミッション)	October 10, 2019 (2019-10-10)
The next day, it is revealed that May is working with Magee to investigate the secret missions. When Hiroto logs into GBN, he and the rest of the Build Divers are transported back to the secret Dimension, having been summoned by Freddie once again. Parviz theorizes that they have triggered a special story quest which requires them to complete a chain of missions in order to clear. Freddie leads the Build Divers to his village where his sister Maiya and their father, the village elder, live. The village elder explains that an army of hostile machines called the One-Eyes have recently appeared and begun attacking villages, with the villagers' only options being to flee or hope for help from the Resistance. The Build Divers agree to help protect the village from an expected One-Eyes attack, though Parviz has reservations due to his inexperience in Gunpla battle. Hiroto is only interested in continuing since he might find the girl he is looking for in the secret Dimension. Hiroto prepares a special training simulation to prepare for the mission, but they are only barely able to complete it after multiple tries. That evening, Hiroto is uncomfortable at the thought of being unable to fully protect the village, but receives reassurance from Hinata who reminds him that he always finds a way out of trouble.
3	"A Place to Protect" Transliteration: "Mamorubeki Basho" (Japanese: 守るべき場所)	October 17, 2019 (2019-10-17)
Hiroto revises the plan to defend the village. Instead of splitting their team to defend two entrances simultaneously, the Build Divers decide to block one of the entrances and funnel the One-Eyes through the other. The villagers reluctantly accept the plan. It's later revealed that Hiroto's determination to protect the village stems from his meeting with the girl in his past, who told him that even though GBN's world is artificial, it's still something worth protecting. That night, the One-Eyes assault the village. The Build Divers are able to hold them back after a tough battle, but a One-Eyes unit is able to penetrate their defenses and attack the village. Hiroto is able to intercept the One-Eyes by switching to his Mars Armor, which is specialized in close combat, and destroys the One-Eyes while causing minimal collateral damage to the village. Afterwards, a Resistance squad led by Freddie and Maiya's older brother Jed arrives, and they are shocked at the presence of the Build Divers. Kazami remarks to Hiroto that they must have unlocked the next story mission. Meanwhile, a mysterious entity observes the Build Divers.
4	"Wounded Wings" Transliteration: "Kizutsuita Tsubasa" (Japanese: 傷ついた翼)	October 24, 2019 (2019-10-24)
While Jed is reluctant to trust the Build Divers at first, he ultimately accepts their offer of assistance and explains that the Resistance is planning to attack a One-Eyes base in the desert. However, the base is protected with an impenetrable barrier and the only entrance is heavily guarded. The Build Divers agree to return in 3 days, which is the time needed for the Resistance to organize. Jed decides to recruit Freddie into the Resistance since only he knows how to summon the Build Divers, which angers Maiya. The next day, the Build Divers take on a regular mission to train for the battle. While pursuing the enemy, Parviz hesitates when he tries to fly, resulting in Hiroto having to save him. It is later revealed that even though the Valkylander is capable of flight, Parviz refuses to fly due to his fear of heights. On the day of the mission, Hiroto, Kazami, and May gather, but Parviz does not appear.
5	"Now Spread Your Wings" Transliteration: "Ima, Tsubasa Hirogete" (Japanese: いま、翼ひろげて)	October 31, 2019 (2019-10-31)
On the day of the operation, Parviz is late to arrive. Lamenting his previous incompetence, he tells the other Build Divers that he wants to quit. Kazami opposes Parviz's decision while Hiroto and May remain indifferent. The team is summoned to the village before a final decision can be made, as Jed's team is ready to assault the One-Eyes base. Parviz still remains reluctant to participate, afraid of being a burden to the team, so Hiroto suggests a compromise. Parviz will focus on protecting Jed and his team while rest of the Build Divers distract the base guard. The plan goes well initially, with the Build Divers managing to distract the advanced base guard while Jed's team infiltrates the base. Jed successfully demolishes the base, but battle is further complicated with the appearance of a second base guard and a trio of flying One-Eyes units. Realizing everybody is in danger, Parviz finally overcomes his fear and transforms Valkylander into its true form, Morgiana. With Parviz's help, the Build Divers are able to eliminate all of the One-Eyes units. Meanwhile, another Resistance team is apparently wiped out by a mysterious Gundam.
6	"Hero on the Brink" Transliteration: "Gakeppuchi no Hīrō" (Japanese: 崖っぷちのヒーロー)	November 7, 2019 (2019-11-07)
While Parviz experienced great growth in the previous mission, Kazami alone is resentful at his own inability to distinguish himself. Meanwhile, the Build Divers head for the Resistance base where they meet one of the Resistance leaders, Gorus. Gorus informs them that they want the Build Divers to help them move to a safer location for their base. Kazami is openly frustrated since that would mean there is little chance for any fighting where he can distinguish himself. Another Resistance leader, Muran, expresses his distrust of the Build Divers but both Jed and Freddie vouch for their loyalty. Gorus then warns them about the Seltsam, a unique One-Eyes unit that resembles a Gunpla. In order to prepare for the transport mission, Parviz suggests that they join a player vs player match to simulate the unpredictability of an ambush. They then encounter Kazami's old team led by Gojo, who are surprised Kazami is still playing GBN and are willing to challenge them. However, the Build Divers are easily defeated by Gojo's team when Kazami falls for a feint and charges out of position. Gojo observes that Kazami still hasn't changed, and that Hiroto doesn't appear to trust his own team due to his lack of communication with them. Hiroto then visits Hinata, who points out to him that people don't like to be ignored, even if the attention they get can be negative.
7	"Battered Crown" Transliteration: "Kizudarake no Eikan" (Japanese: 傷だらけの栄冠)	November 14, 2019 (2019-11-14)
Both Hiroto and Kazami are both still on awkward terms, even after Gojo asked Hiroto to look after Kazami. Suddenly, the One-Eyes attack the Resistance base, forcing the Resistance to evacuate early. Muran takes Freddie in his truck, but separates from the main convoy in an attempt to elude the One-Eyes. Kazami, unaware Freddie is with Muran, considers leaving Muran to his fate due to his dislike of him. However, remembering Gojo's words to him, Kazami orders Hiroto to protect Muran. While Hiroto save Freddie and Muran, the rest of the Build Divers work to protect the convoy. Kazami is quickly overwhelmed by the One-Eyes and his Gunpla is critically damaged. At his lowest point, Kazami remembers a lesson from his hero, Captain Zeon, telling him that he should follow his own passion for Gunpla in his heart. Inspired, Kazami decides to keep fighting just as Hiroto returns, and with his help, Kazami is able to score his first destruction point. However, their victory is short lived when the Seltsam arrives, destroys the abandoned Resistance base, and then attacks the Build Divers, who are heavily outmatched and are barely able to escape. When they rendezvous with the Resistance, they are entrusted with a mysterious locket by Muran, which according to him is supposed to be the key to turning the tide against the One-Eyes.
8	"Duty and Illusion" Transliteration: "Shimei to Gen'ei" (Japanese: 使命と幻影)	November 21, 2019 (2019-11-21)
May relays what she has learned to Magee, but he tells her that GBN has no data on the Seltsam or if it even belongs to a diver or not. Despite Magee's prodding, May claims that the Build Divers really aren't a team in the traditional sense, but admits that she may find what she's looking for if she stays with them. The Build Divers then meet up for the next stage in the story mission. They arrive at the Resistance's new headquarters at the island city of Seguri, which is protected by an energy shield. The commander of the Resistance, Abiree, welcomes them while Gorus tells them their next mission is to engage an undersea monster so the Resistance can scout the Silver Tower, an important One-Eyes stronghold. Parviz suggests they take the Grand Dive Challenge to practice underwater combat. Meanwhile, May asks Hiroto what his motivation is, and he merely tells her he is searching for something that can't be found. The next day, the Build Divers start the Grand Dive Challenge, where they must get a Haro past team Granada Bleu while underwater. Kazami and Parviz are easily eliminated and Hiroto is only able to clear the challenge by using his Mercuone armor and leaving May behind as a decoy. Seeing how the rest of the team aren't suited for underwater battle, Hiroto decides to take on the story mission by himself. May concedes it is the most efficient plan, but asks if it's really enough, which reminds Hiroto of a similar question the mysterious girl in his past asked him.
9	"Abyss of Isolation" Transliteration: "Kakuzetsu no Fuchi Kara" (Japanese: 隔絶の淵から)	November 28, 2019 (2019-11-28)
Despite May's skepticism, Hiroto is still determined to complete the mission on his own. As the rest of team talks with Freddie, they wonder why an experienced player like Hiroto tries to avoid team battles so much. As they near the Silver Tower, they realize it's an orbital elevator connecting to space. They are then attacked by a massive aquatic One-Eyes unit. Meanwhile, Hinata decides to investigate what caused Hiroto to become so antisocial, and connects the timing of his attitude change to the day of the Second Coalition of Volunteers battle. Meanwhile, Hiroto has difficulty fighting the One-Eyes unit and is knocked unconscious, where he has a flashback of where he attempted to fight a rogue boss by himself. While successful, the entire surrounding city was destroyed in the battle. May rescues Hiroto and advises that they all work as a team to defeat the One-Eyes unit. Together, they are able to pull the One-Eyes out of the water with a harpoon and destroy it in a combined attack. At that moment, Hiroto is reminded of how the girl in his past pointed out that he should fight for someone he cares about, not for the sake of fighting. Suddenly, the Seltsam attacks and corners Hiroto, but is saved again by May, who reveals that she is an EL-Diver.
10	"The Ones Who Breathe There" Transliteration: "Soko ni Aru Ibuki" (Japanese: そこにある息吹)	December 5, 2019 (2019-12-05)
May reveals herself as an EL-Diver and attacks the Seltsam, managing to get the upper hand on it. She asks the Seltsam's pilot if they are Masaki Shidoh, but the Seltsam retreats without answering. With the mission cleared, the Resistance seizes the base of the Silver Tower, giving them access to outer space. May admits she is one of the 87 EL-Divers discovered after Sarah. Back in the real world, Hiroto appears to carry over a head injury he suffered during the previous battle. Hinata becomes more worried about Hiroto's relationship with the girl in his past. The next night, the Build Divers celebrate the annual Space Crossing festival at the village. The festival concludes with the villagers releasing lanterns into the sky to commemorate those that passed away and to honor the spirits watching over them. Hiroto then asks May whether an EL-Diver dies permanently if they disappear, and May guesses that what Hiroto is searching for is another EL-Diver.
11	"Last Mission" Transliteration: "Rasuto Misshon" (Japanese: ラストミッション)	December 12, 2019 (2019-12-12)
The Build Divers return to the Silver Tower, where they discover that the pendant Muran gave them acts as the key to unlock the Tower. Suspecting the One-Eyes have prepared a trap for them, the Build Divers decide to spend the next three days preparing for a likely space battle. On the day of the mission, the Build Divers ride the space elevator into orbit, where they learn from Freddie the planet is not called Earth, but Eldora. Upon reaching the top of the space elevator, the Build Divers are led to a facility on the surface of Eldora's moon. Entering the facility, the encounter an artificial intelligence called Alus, which explains it is protecting Eldora while it waits for its creators to return. Freddie then pleads with Alus to stop the One-Eyes' attacks on his people, but Alus instead turns hostile and targets Seguri for destruction. The Build Divers evacuate the facility and discover the moon is actually an orbital cannon. They are then met by a massive army of One-Eyes led by the Seltsam.
12	"The Shuddering World" Transliteration: "Furueru Sekai" (Japanese: 震える世界)	December 19, 2019 (2019-12-19)

Manga

A spinoff manga titled Gundam Build Diver Rize (ガンダムビルドダイバーリゼ, Gandamu Birudo Daibā Rize) began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's monthly Gundam Ace Magazine in December 2019. Ryōji Sekinishi and Shiitake Gensui return to write and illustrate the spinoff manga series with Takayuki Yanase providing the mecha designs.

Merchandise

Part of the series's merchandise was released under Bandai's long running Gunpla line of scale models and sub-collectible line such as Robot Spirits figures.

External links

• Official website Template:Ja icon
• Official website (BS11) Template:Ja icon
• Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia