Want to Know More! Mobile Suit Gundam MOOK Takes a Deep Dive Into the Universal Century
Futabasha's Want to Know More! Mobile Suit Gundam is a 112-page B5 MOOK that brings together information on the story, characters, and mobile suits featured throughout the early Universal Century era of Gundam. The book was released in Japan on August 18, 2025, and is priced at ¥1,760.
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Talks Gundam, Hand-Drawn Animation And The Future Of Anime
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the legendary artist and director behind Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN, sat down with Look Back director Kiyotaka Oshiyama for a fascinating conversation about animation, drawing, artistic individuality, and the future of hand-drawn animation.
The special dialogue, titled “Why Do We Continue to Draw? ‘Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN’ and ‘Look Back,’” was held on July 20 at the Tendo City Museum of Art in Yamagata as part of the ongoing “Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the Artist” exhibition.
Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO Director Explains The AI Fears Behind His New Gundam Series
In a new interview with Variety, director Kenji Kamiyama opened up about the ideas behind the upcoming Gundam series, revealing that the alien threat at the heart of the story was designed as a metaphor for humanity’s increasingly complicated relationship with technology, including artificial intelligence.
20 Days Before the Unicorn Gundam Statue Retires
For anyone who has visited Odaiba over the years, seeing the Unicorn Gundam standing outside DiverCity has probably become one of those memories that feels inseparable from visiting Tokyo. Soon, those familiar nighttime shows, transformation sequences, and massive RX-0 towering over the plaza will become memories of their own.
Mobile Suit Gundam’s “Fly! Gundam” Gets An Otamatone Cover From moshibass
If you thought the classic Mobile Suit Gundam opening could not get any more fun, moshibass has something to say about that.
The iconic opening theme “Fly! Gundam” has been given a seriously fun Otamatone treatment, with moshibass arranging and performing the song entirely on Regular Otamatones. The result is surprisingly catchy and somehow feels right at home with the wonderfully weird sound of the Otamatone.
Gundam Has Entered Its Musical Era With These Ridiculously Cute Otamatones
Mobile Suit Gundam has invaded the world of Otamatone with a special collection featuring the RX-78-2 Gundam, Char’s Zaku II, and Haro, now available through Hamee.com. And honestly, seeing the legendary Gundam turned into an adorable musical toy is something we probably did not have on our Universal Century bingo cards.
Life-Size Unicorn Gundam Enters Final Days With “Beyond Possibility” Special Video Starting August 22
The countdown to the end of the life-size Unicorn Gundam statue has officially begun, and Bandai Namco is giving fans one final spectacular show before the iconic statue leaves DiverCity Tokyo Plaza.
GUNDAM-Con 2027 SIDE MAKUHARI Ticket Lottery Opens August 28
Gundam's 50th anniversary celebration is getting a whole lot bigger.
Bandai Namco has announced that the first lottery for admission tickets to GUNDAM-Con 2027 SIDE MAKUHARI will open on August 28, 2026, giving fans their first chance to attend what is shaping up to be one of the biggest Gundam events ever held in Japan.
The three-day celebration will take place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from January 9 to January 11, 2027, bringing together GunPla, games, cards, figures, anime, creators and plenty more under one roof.
You Can Now Sleep Inside the RX-78-2 Gundam’s Shield
Ever wondered what it would be like to sleep inside the RX-78-2 Gundam's iconic shield?
STRICT-G and NANGA have apparently answered that very specific question.
TAMASHII NATION 2026 Sets November Date With New Destiny Gundam and God Gundam Figures
TAMASHII NATION 2026 will take place from November 13 to 15, 2026, across Belle Salle Akihabara 1F/B1F Event Hall, Akihabara UDX 2F AKIBA SQUARE, and the TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO in Akihabara.
Alongside the event itself, Bandai has revealed two special Gundam commemorative figures that will headline this year's lineup: the METAL ROBOT SPIRITS Destiny Gundam Spec II Final Battle Ver. and METAL BUILD God Gundam [Meikyō Shisui].
Bandai Takes Criminal Action Against Xingdong Over Massive Gundam Model Counterfeiting Operation
Bandai Spirits is taking a major step against the counterfeit GunPla market in China, announcing criminal legal action against the factories and sellers behind the “Xingdong” brand.
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METAL BUILD God Gundam [Meikyō Shisui] Brings a Golden Finish to TAMASHII NATION 2026
Meikyō Shisui (明鏡止水) is a Japanese expression that literally refers to a clear mirror and still water. It describes a state of calmness and mental clarity, and in G Gundam, it represents the heightened state of focus that allows Domon to draw out God Gundam's full power.
METAL ROBOT SPIRITS Destiny Gundam Spec II Final Battle Ver. Announced for TAMASHII NATION 2026
The Destiny Gundam Spec II is returning in an impressive new form inspired by its climactic battle in Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom. Bandai has announced the METAL ROBOT SPIRITS <SIDE MS> Destiny Gundam Spec II Final Battle Ver. as a commemorative event item for TAMASHII NATION 2026.
STRICT-G GRAFFITI Brings Gundam and Char’s Zaku II to Colorful Spray-Art T-Shirts
Gundam is getting a serious splash of street-art style as STRICT-G launches its new GRAFFITI T-shirt collection. Featuring the Gundam, Char’s Zaku II, and the mass-production Zaku II in bold spray-paint-inspired designs, these shirts give three iconic mobile suits a colorful new look. Each T-shirt is priced at ¥5,830 including tax, and honestly, Char’s Zaku II was probably overdue for a little graffiti.
Gundam Wing x HYTE Y70 Collaboration Returns With a More Affordable Wing Gundam Zero-Inspired PC Case
Originally revealed at Anime Expo 2025, the Gundam W Y70 Touch Infinite PC Case quickly became a favorite among Gundam fans building themed gaming setups. Now, HYTE is bringing the collaboration back with the new HYTE Gundam Wing Y70, offering the same Gundam Wing-inspired design at a lower price.
Char’s Zaku II Gets a 10-Meter Hose Reel for Your Next Zeon-Style Gardening Mission
The Mobile Suit Gundam 10m Hose Reel Char’s Custom Model is now available for pre-order through the Marupi Garage Online Store on Premium Bandai, giving Gundam fans a very Zeon-inspired way to tackle watering, washing and other outdoor chores.
The Original Mobile Suit Gundam Remaster Would Look Incredible With A Boy with Gundam's Art Style
When Bandai Namco announced that the original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series would receive a remaster as part of Gundam's 50th anniversary celebration, one question immediately came to mind for many fans: what will it look like?
Wing Gundam 30th Anniversary Visual Project Remains Under Wraps as Fans Await the Next Reveal
It's been several months since Bandai Namco officially kicked off the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary Project, and fans are still eagerly waiting to see what comes next.
METAL STRUCTURE NU Gundam Fin Funnel Option Parts Return to P-Bandai USA
Premium Bandai USA has opened pre-orders for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shou-Ki RX-93 ν Gundam Option Parts: Fin Funnel, an accessory set created exclusively for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shou-Ki RX-93 ν Gundam (sold separately). Priced at US$300.00, the set is scheduled to ship in October 2026.
P-Bandai USA Opens Pre-Orders for METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shou-Ki RX-93 nu Gundam Option Parts: Londo Bell Engineers
Premium Bandai USA has opened pre-orders for the METAL STRUCTURE Kaitai Shou-Ki RX-93 ν Gundam Option Parts: Londo Bell Engineers, an expansive accessory set designed to recreate the maintenance hangar and engineering scenes surrounding the iconic ν Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack. The set is priced at US$220.00 and is scheduled to ship in March 2027.