Gundam: IBO gets a new Japanese inspired T-shirt line for its 10th anniversary
Bandai’s official Gundam apparel shop, STRICT-G, has announced a new collection of T-shirts to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.
Released under the “STRICT-G JAPAN” brand, which focuses on showcasing the charm of Japanese product design, these shirts feature dynamic, brush-stroke style illustrations of Mobile Suits from the series.
Iron-Blooded Orphans, which first aired in 2015, is known for its gritty narrative following the members of Tekkadan, a group of child soldiers seeking independence on Mars, and is characterized by its visceral, physical mecha combat.
The new apparel line captures this intensity using a traditional Japanese sumi-e (ink wash painting) aesthetic.
The collection features three specific designs: the protagonist’s “Gundam Barbatos,” the distinctive “Ryusei-Go” (Graze Custom II) piloted by Norba Shino, and the mass-production “Graze.”
Each shirt is manufactured in Japan, boasting high-quality fabric and sewing that ensures a silhouette tailored to fit comfortably.
Here is the full product lineup:
- STRICT-G JAPAN ‘Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans’ T-Shirt (Gundam Barbatos)
- Price: 5,830 yen (approx. $39.00 USD / £31.00 GBP)
- Color: Navy
Features a powerful profile view of the Barbatos rendered in dynamic brush strokes.
- STRICT-G JAPAN ‘Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans’ T-Shirt (Ryusei-Go)
- Price: 5,830 yen (approx. $39.00 USD / £31.00 GBP)
- Color: Black
Showcases the custom pink mobile suit, Ryusei-Go, in a striking Japanese art style.
- STRICT-G JAPAN ‘Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans’ T-Shirt (Graze)
- Price: 5,830 yen (approx. $39.00 USD / £31.00 GBP)
- Color: Black
Depicts the Gjallarhorn faction’s main mass-production unit with bold ink lines.
This new line of apparel follows the release of a similar line based on the iconic 90s series Gundam Wing, which also featured Japanese inspired brushstroke imagery.
Pre-orders for the Iron-Blooded Orphans T-shirt collection opened today, Friday, December 12, 2025, at 13:00 (JST) on the “Premium Bandai” official online store.
The online pre-order window closes on December 21, 2025, with shipping scheduled for January 2026.
A general retail release will begin on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at physical STRICT-G locations, including the Tokyo Odaiba, Tokyo Solamachi, NEOPASA Shizuoka, and Taga SA stores.
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