Its 25-strong TV shows and movies paint a complex canvas, considering the multiple timelines that the Gundam series inhabits within its universe.
It’s cultural influence can also be seen in other giant robot works, with the Transformers movies and the mecha-inspired Pacific Rim finding success and a wave of new audiences.įor the uninitiated, the Gundam series can be a complicated and intimidating beast. There are Gundam museums in Japan dedicated to showcasing the franchise’s iconic mech suits. Gundam has appeared in postage stamps and is often used to promote advancements in advance personal combat systems in Japan.
As a series that changed the way the world looked at giant robots, Gundam has become a cultural icon, expanding its reach beyond the traditional TV shows, movies, video games, and manga collection.
