Gundam Fans Excited! The Beginning "That Sound" is Exactly the Same as the Original and Brings Back Nostalgia

In episode 2 of the anime "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX," which has been airing since April 15th, there was an unexpected moment where fans' hearts were struck. It occurred shortly after the story began, with a sound effect that resonated on the screen displaying the subtitle, "te-te-teen, te-te-ten!"

Many fans probably leaned forward with an "Oh!" upon hearing this sound. This is because it is precisely the same sound used in the subtitle presentation of the original anime "Mobile Suit Gundam" broadcasted in 1979.

Moreover, there is no background music, and the timing perfectly captures the "First Gundam homage," where the scene briefly quietens with just the sound. Although the font of the text has been updated to a modern style, the ears are unmistakably transported back to 1979.

This is no longer just a sound effect; it's a momentary teleportation device. Although the latest work's subtitle, "White Gundam," appears, the sound that plays is exactly the same as "that sound" from 46 years ago. This gap maximizes the impact as a "nostalgic trap" for older fans.

In the Gundam series, sounds from previous works have been incorporated sporadically, such as mobile suit driving sounds and beam rifle firing sounds. The familiar "Gundam sounds" stimulate memory even before visual information. The same convincing power was present during the subtitle call, instantly confirming, "This is Gundam."

Of course, for generations unfamiliar with the original Gundam, it may be just an incidental sound effect. However, for fans who have lived alongside Gundam for many years, just hearing that "te-te-teen, te-te-ten!" evokes a feeling of “returning to Gundam.”