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Gundam Thunderbolt Anime's Episode 8 Previewed in Video
posted on by Karen Ressler
Bandai began streaming a 20-second preview of the eighth episode of the Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt anime on Friday. The episode (Note: The linked YouTube video is region-locked to Japan.)
The eighth episode was originally slated for June 30 but the website announced at the end of May that the episode was delayed to increase production time. The episode is now slated for July 14.
The second season of the net anime debuted with the fifth episode on March 24. The sixth episode premiered on April 28 and the seventh on May 31. Episodes will again be available via an EST (Electronic Sell Through) service that allows purchasers to download the episode or through a TVOD (Transactional Video on Demand) service that allows rental viewing for a set period.
The first season of the net anime began streaming in December 2015, and the fourth and final episode began streaming last April. The first season received a director's cut compilation titled Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky, which includes additional scenes. Right Stuf released an import edition Blu-Ray Disc of the director's cut with both English and Japanese audio tracks last July.
Thanks to Dennis R. for the embedded video.
