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Gundam

What is Gundam?

Japanese science-fiction franchise built around piloted giant robots, or "mecha."

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JapaneseArts14 min

Mecha: A History of Japan's Giant Robots

From Tetsujin and Mazinger to Gundam and Evangelion, the complete history of the mecha genre: super robots, real robots, Gunpla and global influence.

16 juin 2026Read

Maquettes Gunpla Gundam exposées en vitrine.

JapaneseArts9 min

Gunpla: The Culture of Gundam Model Kits in Japan

From Bandai's first 1980 boxes to today's Real Grades, a deep dive into Gunpla, the Japanese hobby where assembling a Gundam becomes a meditative art.

6 février 2026Read

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