Giant robot toymaker gives workers giant raises to boost motivation, with one possible catch.
Gundam (Page 2)
New name references parent companies, but “Sunrise” will still get its moments in the spotlight.
Oshi color options are part of the unexpected crossover of mecha anime and intimate apparel.
Head-raising ceremony held for new/Nu Gundam, the first life-size mobile suit in west Japan.
After an 11-year-run of anime-themed food and giant robot merch, it’s last call at the Gundam Cafes.
Taste the flavours enjoyed by the characters, who’ll be serving customers in costume for a limited time!
Gundam takes a one-day break from fighting Zeon to raise sustainability awareness and save fans some cash.
West Japan gets its first 1:1-scale mobile suit with the last mecha of the anime’s original hero.
Loyal soldiers and citizens of the anime’s Principality of Zeon can stock up on supplies for any years-long fights they envision.
Yoshiyuki Tomino’s anime career stretches all the way back to writing for Astro Boy, but it might be coming to a close.
Making sure they end up in the hands of Pokémon Trainers and mobile suit fans, not resellers.
Some of the world’s greatest athletes hang a left at the life-size anime robot in their race for Olympic gold.
Mobile suits become permanent part of the town’s infrastructure, with more team-ups to come.
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