Bandai Namco Filmworks has confirmed that “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses will serve as the ending theme for the new Gundam film, Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circe. A newly released promotional trailer featuring the song is now available and gives fans an early look at how the track is woven into the film’s closing moments.
The trailer focuses on Hathaway’s internal struggle as he tries to move forward from his feelings for Gigi. At the same time, Gigi’s mysterious abilities — powers that could shift the direction of the ongoing conflict — and her emotions toward Hathaway continue to deepen. The footage makes it clear how closely their relationship shapes both characters, while the ending theme reinforces the scale and emotional weight of the story. The trailer also includes several standout moments, including a look at the new mobile suit “TX-ff104 ALYZEUS”.
The choice of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” connects directly to the narrative. The song’s lyrics, centered on tenderness and longing and the complicated emotions tied to the presence of “her”, closely mirror Hathaway’s state of mind after meeting the enigmatic Gigi. That emotional overlap helps position the track as a natural fit for the film’s ending rather than a novelty placement.
“Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway” first premiered in Japanese theaters in 2021 and gained strong attention for its grounded combat scenes, restrained dialogue, and psychological focus on its characters. The newest chapter, Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circe, opened in theaters across Japan on Friday, January 30, with an international theatrical release planned to follow.
According to the official Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circe synopsis, the story takes place in U.C.0105, twelve years after Char’s Rebellion. “MAFTY” has begun opposing the Federation government’s oppressive control through targeted assassinations of senior officials. Its leader is revealed to be Hathaway Noa, the son of Bright Noa, who fought during the One Year War alongside Amuro Ray.
Still burdened by past trauma, Hathaway becomes drawn to Gigi Andalucia, a mysterious young woman whose strange powers awaken memories he has tried to suppress. Influenced by her cryptic words, he continues preparations for MAFTY’s next operation — the planned attack on the Adelaide Conference.
On the opposing side, Federation Forces officer Kenneth Sleg organizes defensive measures for the Adelaide Conference and a strategy to dismantle MAFTY. He is soon contacted by Handley Yoxon of the Criminal Police Organization, who approaches him with a confidential proposal. As Hathaway and Kenneth move toward their respective objectives, Gigi also departs for Hong Kong, setting her own plans into motion.
