Pickups of theme songs and insert songs from the Mobile Suit Gundam series throughout the years!
Since its broadcast began in 1979, the music that colors the stories of the Gundam series—set against the backdrop of space—has captivated the hearts of countless anime fans.
In this article, we spotlight the opening and insert songs from the Gundam franchise that have made their mark on anison history.
We present a selection of masterpieces that brilliantly capture each work’s worldview.
Why not immerse yourself in these grand narratives, accompanied by sounds so vivid they conjure the battles right before your eyes?
Picking Up the Historic Opening and Insert Songs from the Mobile Suit Gundam Series (1–10)
BEYOND THE TIME ~Beyond the Möbius Universe~NEW!LUNA SEA
You’ll be overwhelmed by the grand sense of scale where respect for the original song merges with the band’s unique aesthetic.
This work, which reconstructs TM NETWORK’s classic into a heavy rock sound, was used as the third opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN: Advent of the Red Comet, which aired in September 2019.
Its surprise reveal during the broadcast became a hot topic.
RYUICHI’s expansive vocals and the rich ensemble seem to resonate to the far reaches of space, sending shivers through me every time I listen.
Although it was initially digital-only, it was later included on the CD bundled with the limited first edition B of the album CROSS.
It’s a track that makes you want to look up at the night sky and listen, feeling a Möbius strip-like cycle of fate.
Highly recommended not only for Gundam fans, but also for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in a melody beloved across generations.
Poem of the Universe ~Higher and Higher~NEW!LUNA SEA
This single, released in May 2019 to mark the band’s 30th anniversary, is a grandiose number that signals a bold new evolution.
The sonic landscape crafted with world-renowned producer Steve Lillywhite fuses a cosmic expansiveness with the dynamism of rock, sending shivers down your spine as you listen.
It was written as the opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin: Advent of the Red Comet.
Later included on the album CROSS, this track interweaves RYUICHI’s soaring vocals with a weighty performance, drawing you into its dramatic progression without fail.
Its powerful message of moving toward the future gently pushes anyone taking on a challenge.
Isn’t this a masterpiece that distills the very essence of LUNA SEA’s aesthetic?
Midnight ReflectionNOMELON NOLEMON
A pop tune that paints a vast worldview with themes of space and the starry sky.
Created by NOMELON NOLEMON, this track was released in January 2025.
It drew attention as an insert song for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
Its catchy melody line and polished arrangement are a perfect match.
The lyrics, which sing of strong feelings for someone far away, are compelling and resonate deeply.
Listening while gazing up at the night sky may immerse you even more in its world.
PlazmaYonezu Kenshi
It’s a work with a grand worldview and a profound message.
It’s a song by Kenshi Yonezu, released in January 2025 as the theme song for the theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
Characterized by lyrics themed around challenge and hope and an energetic musical style, it’s crafted to resonate with the subjects the Mobile Suit Gundam series has portrayed—war and peace, and personal conflict.
If you’re striving to keep looking forward amid days of struggle, be sure to give it a listen.
BelieveTamaki Nami
This is the memorable debut single by Nami Tamaki, who made her debut in 2003 at the young age of 15.
The song was selected as the opening theme for the third cour of the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED and made a striking debut by reaching as high as No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
Its fast-paced, trance-influenced J-pop sound blends perfectly with Tamaki’s powerful vocals, and as an anthem about maintaining hope even in the midst of battle, it has continued to be beloved by many fans.
It’s a song that gives you a push forward when you need the courage to believe in yourself and move ahead.
I don’t care what happens anymore.Hoshimachi Suisei
A track that delivers a piercing message over a rush-filled digital dance sound.
Released in February 2025, it’s a song by Suisei Hoshimachi featured as an insert song in the theatrical anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.
Perfectly matching the world of the Mobile Suit Gundam series, the song brilliantly heightens the story’s climactic moments.
Pay attention to the lyrics, which convey the courage to stand by your convictions and the strength to face adversity.
How about giving it a listen when you want to lift your spirits?
ignited -Ignited-T.M.Revolution
A powerful number that fuses electronic sounds with hard rock, depicting the resolve and inner conflict of a protagonist swept up by the fate of battle! The heavy sound woven by synthesizers and fierce guitar riffs captures the very tension of an interstellar war.
Released in November 2004, this song was selected as the first opening theme for the TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, and it claimed the top spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart for the first time in about six years.
The lyrics, imbued with a strong will to uphold one’s beliefs on the battlefield and a pure desire to protect the ones you love, are sure to push you forward when you face major life decisions.