Gundam
Full-scale anime robot statue’s time in Tokyo is coming to an end, leading to an unsure future regarding mecha in the capital.
![Gundam’s Char Aznable normal suit becomes roomwear for doing normal stuff in the real world [Pics]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/0_2c36e9.jpg?w=640 "Gundam’s Char Aznable normal suit becomes roomwear for doing normal stuff in the real world [Pics]")
Farewell celebration includes giveaways to help fans look a little more like Gundam themselves.
![Gundam teams up with 300-year-old daruma maker for wood-carved anime mecha figures[Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/gd-1.jpg?w=640 "Gundam teams up with 300-year-old daruma maker for wood-carved anime mecha figures[Photos]")
![McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/gm-1.jpg?w=640 "McDonald’s and Gundam team up for customized anime mecha and fried chicken sandwiches[Video]")
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