The theatrical anime film, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash - Circe's Witch, officially hit theaters in Japan at the end of last month (January 30), earning rave reviews from fans. It's set to release in other regions soon, including Taiwan in March.
But recently, a hilarious discovery on Japanese X (formerly Twitter) sent the internet into a frenzy! A user spotted a lemur named "Hathaway" at Ueno Zoo, complete with its own nameplate. The post quickly went viral, with netizens immediately latching onto the iconic line from the series: "There's no way Mafty would be in [blank]!" – turning it into an instant meme.
The original poster shared a photo, captioning it with the now-famous quote: "There's no way Mafty would be at a zoo!" Turns out, this particular lemur, Hathaway, is a venerable 30 years old – even older than the character Hathaway himself! Despite its age, the name alone was enough to spark a massive meme fest. LOL.
The line, "There's no way Mafty would be in [blank]!" (マフティーが○○にいるわけないだろ！), became a fan-favorite meme after the first part of "Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway's Flash." In that scene, Gigi suddenly expresses a desire to visit Ayers Rock (Uluru), a famous tourist spot in Australia. Rayne, exasperated, shouts at the transport plane carrying Gigi, almost as if challenging fate: "There's no way Mafty would be in a place like that!"
And what happened next? The plot, of course, takes them straight to Ayers Rock, where Mafty (Hathaway) makes an appearance, leading to a brutal, desperate battle. Talk about tempting fate and getting instantly clapped!
Naturally, since the film's release in Japan, fans have been "spotting Mafty" everywhere – from pachinko parlors and sushi restaurants to the comment sections of "Monster Strike" videos, and even a Ξ Gundam snow sculpture at the Sapporo Snow Festival. The meme game is strong, and fans are having an absolute blast.
With the new movie still hot, this latest Gundam meme has once again painted everyday life with the colors of the franchise. Japanese netizens' creativity truly knows no bounds!