Japanese voice actor Kensho Ono visited Malaysia and held a special appearance for fans at the premiere of 'The Sorcery of Nymph Circe'. A sequel to the 2021 hit 'Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway', he first greeted fans at 12pm and later at 1pm. He had a 15-minute Q&A session with the audience.
Gundam fever hits KL as voice of Hathaway Noa , Kensho Ono, delights fans at ‘The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’ premiere Japanese voice actor Kensho Ono greets Malaysia n fans after the gala screening of ‘Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’.
— Picture courtesy of GSC Cinemas! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 — The atmosphere at GSC LaLaport BBCC on Saturday was electrifying, as Gundam enthusiasts gathered for the gala premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe.
Celebrated Japanese voice actor Kensho Ono made a special appearance after the screening of the highly anticipated film, a sequel to the 2021 hit Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway. Marking the voice actor’s first visit to Malaysia, he appeared at both the 12pm and 1pm sessions, with the event drawing an estimated 350 Gundam fans. Fans pose with Gundam merchandise before entering the hall for the screening of ‘Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’.
— Picture courtesy of GSC Cinemasattended the 1pm session, where fans arrived with Gundam merchandise and greeted Ono with loud cheers and applause. Among the event’s highlights was a Q&A session, during which Ono shared his first impressions of Malaysia.
“From the airport onward, I was looking outside the car the whole time, and my impression was just: there’s greenery everywhere. , Ono said the ending scene stood out most to him. He also cited an early argument scene involving another character, while the film’s 30-minute battle sequence left a particularly strong impression on him. He said he became so absorbed in the intensity of the battle scene that he “forgot to breathe” while watching it.
When asked about similarities between himself and Hathaway Noa, Ono joked that they at least shared the same voice. However, he added that the real similarity lay in Hathaway’s habit of having lengthy internal monologues. Fans showcase their Gundam merchandise during Saturday’s gala premiere of ‘Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’. — Picture courtesy of GSC Cinemas“Sometimes when people say something to me, apparently, I don’t react outwardly at all.
He described her as “a very Japanese, modern-like character who is not afraid to speak her mind,” adding that she also stood out among Japanese audiences. The session continued with a live dubbing performance by Ono, followed by a lucky draw in which five attendees won exclusive Gundam-themed prizes. The event concluded with a group photo, with Ono thanking Malaysian fans for their support and expressing hope that he would return to Malaysia someday.
Malaysia’s Gundam fanbase was clearly on display at yesterday’s gala premiere, with fans showing strong enthusiasm for the long-running franchise. Fans who enjoyed the first film adaptation appeared to appreciate the sequel, judging by the enthusiastic reactions from audience members after the screening. More than 100 fans gather at GSC LaLaport BBCC for the gala screening of ‘Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe’.
— Picture courtesy of GSC Cinemas Wu Zonghan, a 19-year-old student from China studying in Malaysia, said he had followed Gundam throughout his life and watched many of its films, adding that the sequel had only deepened his interest. Ali Hakim, 26, from Terengganu, said he was not originally a follower of the series, but became interested through the films and his hobby of building Gunpla models.
He said he first watched the first Hathaway instalment on Netflix and was captivated by its drama, politics and storytelling — elements central to the Gundam franchise. Directed by Shûkô Murase, Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe was released in Japan on January 30, 2026, where it grossed over 840 million yen during its opening weekend.
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