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‘Gundam’ in Davao: Chickenjoy, familiar PH brand in new images of anime film
‘Gundam’ in Davao: Chickenjoy, familiar PH brand in new images of anime film
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 17, 2021 08:07 PM PHT

MANILA — New images of the upcoming Philippines-set “Gundam” film are out — and they include a glimpse of a humanoid bee familiar to Filipinos, complete with its offerings of “Chickenjoy,” “Yum,” and “Jolly Spaghetti.”
MANILA — New images of the upcoming Philippines-set “Gundam” film are out — and they include a glimpse of a humanoid bee familiar to Filipinos, complete with its offerings of “Chickenjoy,” “Yum,” and “Jolly Spaghetti.”
The latest look at “Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway,” released by animation studio Sunrise Inc., sees characters seen dining at Jollibee, with the unmistakable details of the mascot’s yellow and red stripes in the background, as well as a poster of the fast-food chain’s menu.
The latest look at “Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway,” released by animation studio Sunrise Inc., sees characters seen dining at Jollibee, with the unmistakable details of the mascot’s yellow and red stripes in the background, as well as a poster of the fast-food chain’s menu.
Shown prominently in another image is a box of Chickenjoy, paired with a bottle of water resembling the local brand Summit, with nearly identical font and logo that includes a mountain.
Shown prominently in another image is a box of Chickenjoy, paired with a bottle of water resembling the local brand Summit, with nearly identical font and logo that includes a mountain.
A third image shows a scene set at what appears to be a wet market, while a few more screenshots depict a tropical garden.
A third image shows a scene set at what appears to be a wet market, while a few more screenshots depict a tropical garden.
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“Hathaway,” which kicks off a trilogy of films based on the series of novels Yoshiyuki Tomino, is primarily set in a future version of Davao.
“Hathaway,” which kicks off a trilogy of films based on the series of novels Yoshiyuki Tomino, is primarily set in a future version of Davao.
The “Hathaway’s Flash” novels, released between 1989 to 1990, starts with a Federation shuttle carrying officials and the lead character Hathaway Noa landing in Davao, after an encounter that damages the plane.
The “Hathaway’s Flash” novels, released between 1989 to 1990, starts with a Federation shuttle carrying officials and the lead character Hathaway Noa landing in Davao, after an encounter that damages the plane.
The film, “Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway,” was originally scheduled for a mid-2020 release, but has since been moved to a May 20121 premiere in Japan due to the coronavirus pandemic. An international release date has yet to be announced.
The film, “Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway,” was originally scheduled for a mid-2020 release, but has since been moved to a May 20121 premiere in Japan due to the coronavirus pandemic. An international release date has yet to be announced.
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