Apr 4, 2024 · Before leaving, I looked back at the giant Gundam one last time. Sentimental music playing over the public address system lent an aura of sadness to one of its final performances.

Its main feature was a moving Gundam, an 18-metre tall [2] "mech" (a large mechanical automaton which in its fictional universe has a human operator inside) from the Japanese animated franchise …

The lifesize, plastic replica of a robot or "Mobile Suit", from Gundam, (a hugely popular Japanese animation series), officially opened on July 11, 2009, for the celebration of Gundam's 30th...

Still, on its final day of opening, the moving mecha bowed out in style, with a spectacular drone show and fireworks that almost matched the grandeur of the giant robot itself.

Nov 2, 2025 · Japanese fans grew up with tales of giant robots piloted by humans in futuristic wars. Building a life-sized Gundam in Tôkyô is both a tribute and a love letter to this deeply rooted otaku …

Aug 14, 2025 · Discover where to see Japan’s life-sized Gundams in 2025. Get the latest locations, visiting tips, and insider details for the ultimate Gundam experience.

Dec 7, 2023 · Gundam is also a big name in the hobby industry, with Bandai Namco selling over 700 million Gundam model kits as of 2021. Check out the statues, merchandise and experiences below …

Mar 31, 2024 · Fans bid goodbye on Sunday to a "life-size," moving Gundam model based on the robot featured in the Japanese science fiction anime series, as the exhibition in Yokohama near Tokyo …

Apr 1, 2024 · Time will tell if another giant Gundam will come to Japan, but for now, it’s goodbye to the country’s most famous attempt to bring the dream of a life-sized functional extrapolation of ...

Mar 29, 2024 · The life-size creation at Gundam Factory Yokohama opened in December 2020, modeled after the machine piloted by protagonist Amuro Ray in the original series, "Mobile Suit …