Forty-five years have passed since the broadcast of "Mobile Suit Gundam" in 1979! The Gundam series, which has been popular since that time, has grown to become one of Japan's most popular works, loved by two or three generations. This year is the 45th anniversary year of Gundam, and various contents have been developed in the first half of the year, and the " Gundam Conference Summer 2024 " will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024! Naohiro Ogata of Namco Bandai Filmworks, Hirotake Taguchi of BANDAI SPIRITS, and actor Kanata Hongo took the stage to present the latest information!
A life-size Gundam statue appears at Expo '70 in Osaka, Japan!
Less than a year before the opening of the Osaka-Kansai Expo on April 13, 2025 (Sunday), a life-size Gundam statue will appear at the Osaka Expo. Various countries, regions, and private companies from Japan and abroad will exhibit their pavilions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which is expected to be a lively event with exhibits of the latest technologies and human interaction.
Speaking of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, NAMCO BANDAI Holdings Inc. has announced its participation in the private sector pavilion " GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION," and has unveiled a new life-size Gundam statue as one of the main attractions of the pavilion!
Speaking of life-size Gundam statues, they have been exhibited in Odaiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo, and Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, but it is the moving Gundam in Naka-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture that has especially attracted fans from all over the world! GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA has attracted a cumulative total of more than 1.75 million visitors since its opening in December 2020, and celebrated its grand finale in March 2024. The Gundam being dismantled after completing its mission also became a hot topic on SNS, didn't it? So where did the dismantled Gundam go?
The majority of the life-size Gundam statue to be displayed at the "Gundam Next Future Pavilion" will be made from the materials of the "Gundam in Motion". Although the life-size Gundam statue will not move, this is the first time it has been exhibited in the Kansai area! In addition, the iconic pose of the statue with one knee up is a first in history!
The popularity of Gundam is now global. The Expo site, where people from all over the world gather, is an ideal opportunity for the display.
The "GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION" special site is now open, and you can check the countdown to the exhibition and other events and campaigns.
| Exhibition Outline | |
|---|---|
| Period | April 13, 2025 (Sun) - October 13, 2025 (Mon) |
| Location | Osaka Expo '70 "GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION |
| Source work | Mobile Suit Gundam |
| Model number | RX-78F00/E Gundam |
| Specifications | Height: 16.72m (up to fingertips) Head Height: 12.31m Gross Weight: 49.1t |
The latest information will also be provided at "Gundam Conference SUMMER 2024".
At the "Gundam Conference SUMMER 2024," which was held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, there was more than just a life-size Gundam statue...
- 45th anniversary commemorative illustration
- RG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0
- RX-78-2 Gundam EARTH COLOR Ver. 2.0
- Hakata Gion Yamakasa Collaboration Project
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" related products
...etc.......etc......etc......etc......etc...!
Kanata Hongo is very excited about his new Gunpla!
Kanata Hongo, who is one of the biggest Gundam (Gundam Model Kits) lovers in the entertainment industry, was very excited to observe the "RG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0" and "RX-78-2 Gundam EARTH COLOR Ver." before they were released. The "RG 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam Ver. 2.0" has an unprecedented joint drive that allows for even more delicate poses.
"Hakata Gion Yamakasa" × "Mobile Suit Gundam
Hakata Gion Yamakasa, a representative summer festival of Fukuoka held every July, is a dream collaboration between Gundam and this traditional festival, which is registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage! The Gundam Gundam is the first Gundam to be featured at the festival,
The original collaboration design of the Yamakasa, called "Gundam Hakata Shinraiden," was unveiled to the public. At the festival, 40 people will carry the 12-meter-high, 2-ton Yamakasa, which looks a bit like a light mobile suit. Lights and carbon dioxide gas gimmicks will also be available, so Gundam fans are encouraged to come and enjoy the festival! And of course, don't forget to stop by Gundam Park Fukuoka!
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM" product information!
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM," which was screened throughout Japan from January to May 2024, was a huge hit, grossing 4.8 billion yen at the box office and drawing more than 2.9 million viewers.
It is currently being screened in 22 countries and regions around the world, and is scheduled for distribution and distribution in more than 82 countries and regions in the future. The momentum of "Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom" continues! And what is interesting is the product information!
- HG 1/144 Destiny Gundam SpecII & Zeus Silhouette
- HG 1/144 Black Knight Scord Carla
- HG 1/144 Zgoc (Tentative)
- Soul of METAL ROBOT ＜SIDE MS> Infinite Justice Gundam-2
- Soul of METAL ROBOT ＜SIDE MS> Strike Freedom Gundam-2
- Soul of METAL ROBOT ＜SIDE MS> Proud Defender & Effect Parts Set
- Niforumeshon Mobile Suit Gundam Seal Wafer -Overture to Battle
- Mobile Suit Gundam G Frame FA Duel Blitz Gundam & Lightning Buster Gundam
- GGG Lux Klein Pilot Suit ver.
- Gundam Gundam SEED FREEDOM Kira Yamato
- Gundam Gundam Seed Freedom Aslan Zala
Review a large number of related products at once! Kanata Hongo can't stop grinning in front of Zugok.
"The 45th anniversary is the gateway to the 50th anniversary." "We are also making a sequel to Hathaway."
The "Gundam Conference SUMMER 2024" was over 50 minutes long! The conference ended with comments from Kanata Hongo, Naohiro Ogata, and Hirotake Taguchi.
Mr. Hongo: The rush of information has been very exciting. I'm sure you have a lot of plans for this year's 45th anniversary, but you won't get burned out and neglect next year, will you? (laughs)
Mr. Ogata: Yes! We consider the 45th anniversary to be the gateway to the 50th anniversary. I am sure that we will continue to come up with works and products that will surprise you, Mr. Hongo, and of course we are working on a sequel to "Mobile Suit Gundam: Senko no Hathaway"! I hope you will wait a little longer!
Taguchi: This year is the 45th anniversary of Gundam, and next year will be the 45th anniversary of Gunpla, so we are currently working on various projects. We hope you will look forward to them!
English subtitled version is also available!
Gundam Conference SUMMER 2024" has come to an end! The archived video is now available with English subtitles on the YouTube channel " GundamInfo ".
It was also announced that a sequel to Hathaway is in the works, and more products will be released in 2024. Netflix will also be exclusively streaming "Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Revenge. Let's get together as fans to celebrate the 50th anniversary!