Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe Sparks Resurgence of 'Sweet Child O' Mine' by Guns N' Roses
The premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe in Japan caused a massive surge in downloads of the 1987 hit song "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses, with a staggering 12,166 percent increase, as reported by The Gamer. The movie kept the choice of the song as its ending theme a secret until its debut, creating anticipation among fans. Bandai Namco Filmworks finally revealed the song in a trailer released on Feb. 2, which quickly garnered over one million views, leading to the significant spike in downloads within a nine-day period following the movie's release.
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is the second installment in a trilogy based on Yoshiyuki Tomino's Hathaway's Flash novels from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Fans had to wait five years between the release of the first movie in 2021 and the latest installment. The new movie has already generated over $9.83 million at the box office within its first eleven days, indicating its popularity among audiences. While plans for a worldwide theatrical release have been confirmed by Bandai Namco Filmworks, specific premiere dates outside Japan are yet to be announced.
The unexpected resurgence of "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses, a song that is 38 years old, is particularly noteworthy given its competition with current chart-topping hits. The song's enduring appeal and the movie's success have created a buzz around the film, with fans eagerly anticipating its global release. The impact of the movie's hype has extended beyond Japan, showcasing the enduring popularity of both the classic song and the Gundam franchise.