September 14, 2022
Details Revealed for GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -TOKYO BASE-! Exhibits for THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Being Shown for the First Time and Many Hands-on Events!
A life-sized Gundam Aerial head and different special stages will be featured each day!
Details for GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -TOKYO BASE- which will be held at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building’s Sankaku Hiroba starting Thursday, September 29th, were released today.
GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE is a huge event to celebrate the broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY and connect fans with the Gundam series.
At TOKYO BASE, a life-sized head of the Gundam Aerial, the MS piloted by THE WITCH FROM MERCURY‘s protagonist Suletta Mercury, made from runners (the frames of plastic model kit parts) collected from fans will be displayed for the first time ever. Also, the 2nd test of the traveling ROAD TO GUNPLA BATTLE Project, an event where guests can enjoy 3D images of their GUNPLA created through 360° scans, will be held. New items, such as GUNPLA from THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, were displayed for the first time ever, and limited edition items were available for purchase.
Also, to celebrate the first episode of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY being aired in October, those who visit the venue will be able to view it in real time.
Furthermore, MY GUNPLA ROOM, an area where you can post pictures of your own GUNPLA, will be implemented for the first time as part of the 2nd test run of THE GUNDAM BASE VIRTUAL WORLD, a virtual GUNPLA entertainment comprehensive space.
Please check out this event which connects fans to the Gundam series. Entry is free.
GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE is a huge event to celebrate the broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY and connect fans with the Gundam series.
At TOKYO BASE, a life-sized head of the Gundam Aerial, the MS piloted by THE WITCH FROM MERCURY‘s protagonist Suletta Mercury, made from runners (the frames of plastic model kit parts) collected from fans will be displayed for the first time ever. Also, the 2nd test of the traveling ROAD TO GUNPLA BATTLE Project, an event where guests can enjoy 3D images of their GUNPLA created through 360° scans, will be held. New items, such as GUNPLA from THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, were displayed for the first time ever, and limited edition items were available for purchase.
Also, to celebrate the first episode of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY being aired in October, those who visit the venue will be able to view it in real time.
Furthermore, MY GUNPLA ROOM, an area where you can post pictures of your own GUNPLA, will be implemented for the first time as part of the 2nd test run of THE GUNDAM BASE VIRTUAL WORLD, a virtual GUNPLA entertainment comprehensive space.
Please check out this event which connects fans to the Gundam series. Entry is free.
GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -TOKYO BASE- Event Details
[Event Period]
Thursday, September 29, 2022 to Sunday, October 2, 2022
Thursday, September 29, 2022 to Sunday, October 2, 2022
<Pre-Open>
・1:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 29th
*Only those who pre-register through the Gundam Navi app will be able to enter on this day. We may enforce admission slots depending on how crowded the venue becomes.
・1:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Thursday, September 29th
*Only those who pre-register through the Gundam Navi app will be able to enter on this day. We may enforce admission slots depending on how crowded the venue becomes.
<General Admission>
・10:00 AM - 9:00 PM on Friday, September 30th
・9:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 1st
・9:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 2nd
*Last entry ends 30 minutes before closing on each day.
[Venue]
Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba
(2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
・10:00 AM - 9:00 PM on Friday, September 30th
・9:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Saturday, October 1st
・9:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Sunday, October 2nd
*Last entry ends 30 minutes before closing on each day.
[Venue]
Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba
(2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)
[Admission Fee]
Free
[Present for All Guests]
Special GUNPLA Stand with the Logo of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY (Not for Sale)
Free
[Present for All Guests]
Special GUNPLA Stand with the Logo of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY (Not for Sale)
*The dates and content of this project are subject to change or be canceled without warning.
*Only those who pre-register through the Gundam Navi app will be able to enter on Thursday, September 29th. Please check the Gundam Navi app for more details.
*Only those who pre-register through the Gundam Navi app will be able to enter on Thursday, September 29th. Please check the Gundam Navi app for more details.
Event Details
■First-Ever Exhibit of a Life-Sized Head of the Protagonist’s MS, the Gundam Aerial
A life-sized head (3 meters tall) of the Gundam Aerial, the main MS from THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, made from GUNPLA runners collected from fans through the Gundam R Project will be displayed.
A life-sized head (3 meters tall) of the Gundam Aerial, the main MS from THE WITCH FROM MERCURY, made from GUNPLA runners collected from fans through the Gundam R Project will be displayed.
■ROAD TO GUNPLA BATTLE Project 2nd Test Run Event
The 2nd test run of the ROAD TO GUNPLA BATTLE Project made through a collaboration between BANDAI SPIRITS and Bandai Namco Entertainment to reenact “real GUNPLA battles” will be held.
By using the smartphone prepared at the venue, you can create images through 360° scans of your GUNPLA. Other participants can view those images and you can receive a URL to share them through social media. Even if you do not bring your own GUNPLA, there are GUNPLA at the venue you can use to participate.
*The images will be viewable until the end of March 2023.
The 2nd test run of the ROAD TO GUNPLA BATTLE Project made through a collaboration between BANDAI SPIRITS and Bandai Namco Entertainment to reenact “real GUNPLA battles” will be held.
By using the smartphone prepared at the venue, you can create images through 360° scans of your GUNPLA. Other participants can view those images and you can receive a URL to share them through social media. Even if you do not bring your own GUNPLA, there are GUNPLA at the venue you can use to participate.
*The images will be viewable until the end of March 2023.
■ Tokyo Gundam Project 2022 x Tokyo University of the Arts x Gundam R Project
Since 2018, the TOKYO GUNDAM PROJECT, which aims to develop global human resources and revitalize the Rinkai Fukutoshin area, has been developing a program in collaboration with the Tokyo University of the Arts.
This year, as a new challenge for a sustainable future society, they participated in the Gundam R Project and focused on essential, characteristic elements of GUNPLA—the “polycap” and “1/144 scale”— to create recycled GUNPLA art, which will be on display.
Since 2018, the TOKYO GUNDAM PROJECT, which aims to develop global human resources and revitalize the Rinkai Fukutoshin area, has been developing a program in collaboration with the Tokyo University of the Arts.
This year, as a new challenge for a sustainable future society, they participated in the Gundam R Project and focused on essential, characteristic elements of GUNPLA—the “polycap” and “1/144 scale”— to create recycled GUNPLA art, which will be on display.
■New Special Stages Every Day
In October, those who visit the venue will be able to view the first episode of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY in real time.
Also, Kana Ichinose, who plays the role of the main character Suletta Mercury; Lynn, who plays the role of Miorine Rembran; and Yohei Azakami, who plays the role of Guel Jeturk, will appear on the stage immediately after the first episode.
Furthermore, the schedule is jam-packed with content each day, such as a special stage for BANDAI SPIRITS’ official plastic model PR ambassador LINKL PLANET and stages that deliver the charms of new items.
*Detailed information for stages, including time schedules and entry tickets, will be announced through the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website at a later date.
In October, those who visit the venue will be able to view the first episode of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY in real time.
Also, Kana Ichinose, who plays the role of the main character Suletta Mercury; Lynn, who plays the role of Miorine Rembran; and Yohei Azakami, who plays the role of Guel Jeturk, will appear on the stage immediately after the first episode.
Furthermore, the schedule is jam-packed with content each day, such as a special stage for BANDAI SPIRITS’ official plastic model PR ambassador LINKL PLANET and stages that deliver the charms of new items.
*Detailed information for stages, including time schedules and entry tickets, will be announced through the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website at a later date.
■Exhibits of New Items Related to Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY
Plastic models, completed figures, capsule toys, arcade card games, snacks/foods, apparel, stationery, and many other items will be shown. Some of the products will be unveiled for the first time at this venue.
Plastic models, completed figures, capsule toys, arcade card games, snacks/foods, apparel, stationery, and many other items will be shown. Some of the products will be unveiled for the first time at this venue.
■TOKYO BASE Limited Edition Products
T-shirts and tote bags with the iconic “Love Me” design popular in Japan, made through a collaboration with New York-based artist Curtis Kulig and Gundam, will be sold only at this venue.
T-shirts and tote bags with the iconic “Love Me” design popular in Japan, made through a collaboration with New York-based artist Curtis Kulig and Gundam, will be sold only at this venue.
<GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE Limited Edition>
・ENTRY GRADE 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam [Classic Color]
Price: 1,100 JPY (tax incl.)
・ENTRY GRADE 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam [Classic Color]
Price: 1,100 JPY (tax incl.)
*Product sales have stock for both the pre-open and general admission days, but not individual days. Stock that is not sold during the pre-open will be available for sale during general admission, but once the general admission stock is gone, it will not be restocked.
*In regards to GUNPLA, the limit for one check out is one of each item and no more than ten items can be purchased at once.
*Please check the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website for more information on precautions regarding product sales and product lineups.
*In regards to GUNPLA, the limit for one check out is one of each item and no more than ten items can be purchased at once.
*Please check the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website for more information on precautions regarding product sales and product lineups.
Various GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -BASE SERIES- exhibitions and events held in various parts of Japan will be gathered together!
・Balloon display of the Gundam Aerial, the protagonist’s MS from Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY
・Projection mapping that uses a 2-meter-tall Gundam Aerial statue
・Booth where you can enjoy a 1/1 Gundam Aerial image
・”Infinity,” a TOKYO BASE-led staging exhibition that uses mirrors and LED lights to represent generations of Gundam series in a magical space
・Six 2-meter-tall statues from the Gundam series
・A 1.6-meter-tall large Gundam with a “Love Me” design made in collaboration with artist Curtis Kulig
・Gundam R Project 2022, where you can put together an Ecopla and learned about recycling
・Projection mapping that uses a 2-meter-tall Gundam Aerial statue
・Booth where you can enjoy a 1/1 Gundam Aerial image
・”Infinity,” a TOKYO BASE-led staging exhibition that uses mirrors and LED lights to represent generations of Gundam series in a magical space
・Six 2-meter-tall statues from the Gundam series
・A 1.6-meter-tall large Gundam with a “Love Me” design made in collaboration with artist Curtis Kulig
・Gundam R Project 2022, where you can put together an Ecopla and learned about recycling
Entry Bonuses/Campaigns/Related Performances, etc.
■Visitors will receive a Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Special Bag as an entry bonus at the event’s exit.
[Content]
・Special GUNPLA stand with the logo of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY (Not for Sale)
・Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Special Booklet
・Promotion cards for arcade card game Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base (first come, first served)
Etc.
[Content]
・Special GUNPLA stand with the logo of Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY (Not for Sale)
・Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Special Booklet
・Promotion cards for arcade card game Mobile Suit Gundam Arsenal Base (first come, first served)
Etc.
*We have prepared plenty of entry bonuses, but there is a limit to how many we can pass out.
*Please note that due to the product’s specifications, the entry bonus can only be given out to those who are eight years of age or older.
*Only one entry bonus will be given to each person who enters.
*Please note that due to the product’s specifications, the entry bonus can only be given out to those who are eight years of age or older.
*Only one entry bonus will be given to each person who enters.
■Lottery to Win an HG Gundam Aerial
A lottery will be held at the exit of the venue to win the HG Gundam Aerial scheduled to be released on Saturday, October 1st. 400 GUNPLA will be gifted each day, for a total of 1,600 for the entire event.
Please check the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website for more details on how to enter the lottery.
A lottery will be held at the exit of the venue to win the HG Gundam Aerial scheduled to be released on Saturday, October 1st. 400 GUNPLA will be gifted each day, for a total of 1,600 for the entire event.
Please check the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website for more details on how to enter the lottery.
■THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO Related Projects
If you bring your GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -TOKYO BASE- leaflet to THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO in Odaiba, Tokyo, you can receive limited edition Gunpla-kun stickers (not for sale).
*While supplies last.
If you bring your GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -TOKYO BASE- leaflet to THE GUNDAM BASE TOKYO in Odaiba, Tokyo, you can receive limited edition Gunpla-kun stickers (not for sale).
*While supplies last.
■Tokyo Metro Shinjuku Station Metro Concourse Vision Special Performance
A GUNDAM SERIES 35 PILOTS special performance that uses 35 screens will be held near the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Shinjuku Station North Exit ticket gate.
Along with event announcements, a special video of Gundam series and 35 pilots appearing all at once on 35 screens will be played.
*Please be careful not to obstruct those using the train lines.
A GUNDAM SERIES 35 PILOTS special performance that uses 35 screens will be held near the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Shinjuku Station North Exit ticket gate.
Along with event announcements, a special video of Gundam series and 35 pilots appearing all at once on 35 screens will be played.
*Please be careful not to obstruct those using the train lines.
2nd Test Run of the Linked Project THE GUNDAM BASE VIRTUAL WORLD
To celebrate the opening of TOKYO BASE, the 2nd test run of THE GUNDAM BASE VIRTUAL WORLD, a comprehensive virtual GUNPLA entertainment space you can visit from anywhere in the world, will be held from Thursday, September 22nd, to Wednesday, October 26th.
*The dates and content of all GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE plans are subject to change or be canceled without warning.
*When crowded, we may limit admission to venues or certain corners. Also, please note that various restrictions may be carried out in order to prevent accidents and congestion.
*We shall not take responsibility for any accidents, theft, or trouble caused by third parties inside or outside the event venues, nor shall we reimburse customers for expenses or damages (including transportation and accommodation expenses due to event cancellation, etc.) incurred by cancellation or changes to the event due to force majeure such as natural disasters, bad weather, or the spread of COVID-19.
*Please check the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website for precautions regarding participation in the event.
*Images are for illustrative purposes.
*When crowded, we may limit admission to venues or certain corners. Also, please note that various restrictions may be carried out in order to prevent accidents and congestion.
*We shall not take responsibility for any accidents, theft, or trouble caused by third parties inside or outside the event venues, nor shall we reimburse customers for expenses or damages (including transportation and accommodation expenses due to event cancellation, etc.) incurred by cancellation or changes to the event due to force majeure such as natural disasters, bad weather, or the spread of COVID-19.
*Please check the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE official website for precautions regarding participation in the event.
*Images are for illustrative purposes.
* This article was originally published in Japan. Availability & timing may vary by region.
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