You just can’t stop a classic, and that’s evident in the success of the latest entry in the sprawling Gundam franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam NT (Narrative). Oricon released the list of best-selling Blu-ray and DVD releases in Japan for the first half of 2019, and Narrative came out on top …Read more »
The life-size Gundam in Odaiba is cool and all, but was it made by a 74-year-old barber? Nah. For Gundam statues fitting that description, you’ll have to head to Oirase, Aomori Prefecture, where huge statues of various mobile suits from the Gundam series stand in the backyard of a barbershop. A …Read more »
Anime-inspired footwear is hit or miss. Sometimes it nails the source material, and other times it just looks like a cheap or tacky knockoff. When it comes to Chinese company 361º’s attempt at making Mobile Suit Gundam sneakers, though, you can’t say they didn’t give it their …Read more »
Yesterday we posted about Mobile Suit Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino advising today’s Japanese animators to surpass the efforts of the Academy Award-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. In the process, he mentioned his initial attempts to surpass George Lucas’s Star Wars, but there’s one renowned creator he was never able to defeat. …Read more »
Interested in repping your love for Gundam Narrative and standing out in a major way? This backpack may be for you. Modeled after the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex, the bright gold backpack goes for 8,100 yen (about $75) and is up for preorder now. Just make …Read more »
If you ever wondered who would win in a fight between the Gundam RX-78-2 and Hello Kitty, well, against all odds there happens to be a collaboration just for you. Gundam vs. Hello Kitty is a new project that pulls double duty celebrating the 45th …Read more »
The Spring 2019 anime season is right around the corner, so it’s time to tally the numbers on the hype machine and see which shows come out on top. The first few entries are probably a no-brainer regardless of where you hail from, but KADOKAWA …Read more »
Known for comics such as Saga, Ex Machina, Runaways, and Y: The Last Man, Brian K. Vaughan has built quite a body of work over the years. He’ll soon be able to add a live-action anime adaptation to the list, because Sunrise and Legendary Entertainment …Read more »
There’s a new way to watch Mobile Suit Gundam the Origin on the horizon. The series is being recompiled into a 13-episode TV anime, and the Gundam.info portal has some fresh info on the upcoming premiere. Officially titled Mobile Suit Gundam the Origin – Eve …Read more »
The Universal Century saga of the Gundam franchise continues in Mobile Suit Gundam NT (Narrative), a new theatrical chapter that’s about to make its debut in U.S. cinemas. This one-time screening event also marks the premiere of the English dub, and you can purchase tickets …Read more »
Everyone loved Tokyo’s giant Gundam statue, but it sounds like two former employees of Bandai may have loved it for a different reason entirely. According to reports from The Tokyo Reporter and ANN News, ex-employees Takashi Udatsu and Takao Kurokawa have been arrested on suspicion …Read more »
The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise celebrated its 40th anniversary in style this week in a press conference that featured a number of new project announcements. The new projects include a Mobile Suit Gundam the Origin TV anime, a new Gundam Build series, an SD Gundam …Read more »
Sunrise’s Anime Expo 2018 panel had a huge surprise in store for attendees. The company revealed that it has teamed up with Legendary Pictures to produce a live-action Gundam movie. Legendary producers were on hand along with Sunrise President and CEO Yasuo Miyakawa and Bandai …Read more »
Haro, the famous robot from the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, is set to become a reality. The real-life Haro, which goes up for preorder in July, is officially called “Guncierge Haro,” blending the words “Gundam” and “concierge.” “Guncierge Haro” is activated by voice, and reportedly …Read more »
The sixth episode of the Mobile Suit Gundam the Origin anime makes its debut on May 5, but you can go ahead and check out a decent chunk of it online. Gundam.info shared the opening 15 minutes of Gundam the Origin VI: Rise of the …Read more »
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