Dedicated Gundam Wing stores set to open in four major Japanese cities
Official stores dedicated to the classic anime series “Mobile Suit Gundam Wing” will soon be opening across Japan.
“Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary Limited Time Official Shop” pop-up shops are set to open in four cities later this year.
These pop-up shops will feature new character illustrations and offer exclusive merchandise and mini-games, aiming to rekindle the excitement of the series’ three-decade legacy.
“Mobile Suit Gundam Wing”, which first aired in Japan in 1995, gained immense popularity both domestically and internationally.
It was particularly popular in the West, where it served as an introduction to the “Gundam” franchise for many viewers.
The series is known for its five iconic Gundam pilots – Heero Yuy, Duo Maxwell, Trowa Barton, Quatre Raberba Winner, and Chang Wufei.
It follows their struggle against the oppressive OZ organization, set against a backdrop of complex political maneuvering and visually striking mobile suit designs.
The first store will be located in Tokyo’s Akihabara district.
It will be hosted within the Bandai Namco Cross Store Akihabara Atre, a large retail area which offers various Bandai Namco Group experiences, including official character shops, arcade games, and event spaces.
The Akihabara store will be open from Friday, August 8th. until Sunday, September 28th, operating from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
The “Limited Time Official Shop” concept will then embark on a tour across Japan as it heads to Osaka, Fukuoka and Sendai:
- Umeda, Osaka
The shop will open within the Namco Umeda arcade from Saturday, October 18th, to Sunday, November 9th. Operating hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (last entry 9:30 PM).
- Hakata, Fukuoka
Fans in Fukuoka can visit the store at the Bandai Namco Cross Store Hakata from Saturday, November 15th, to Sunday, December 7th, with business hours from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Sendai, Miyagi
The final announced physical location will be at the Bandai Namco Cross Store Sendai, running from Saturday, December 27th, 2025, to Sunday, January 18th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
For fans unable to visit the physical locations, the merchandise sold by the pop-up shops will also be accessible through the Namco Parks Online Store, with sales commencing on Friday, December 19th, 2025, and continuing until Monday, January 19th, 2026.
Namco Parks Online Store is an e-commerce platform that offers exclusive merchandise and products from Bandai Namco’s various entertainment properties.
Further details regarding the specific mini-games that will be available at the events, allowing visitors to win exclusive prizes, and a full catalog of original merchandise, are expected to be announced soon.
Source: Official Website
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