Gundam at Osaka Expo 2025 reveals new anime with Next Universal Century. Are you ready to explore the exciting new universe century?
GUNDAM: Next Universal Century at Osaka Expo 2025
Osaka Expo 2025, one of the most anticipated exhibition events will officially open in a few months. Held on Yumeshima – an artificial island in the middle of Osaka Bay, the event brings together booths from many countries and is the playground of leading Japanese technology corporations such as Nintendo, Mitsubishi, and especially Gundam .
Among them, Gundam Next Future Pavilion is becoming the center of attention when it has just announced details of a brand new anime experience called GUNDAM : Next Universal Century. This is a big step, promising to bring participants into a new and exciting century of space.
According to the latest information from the booth, the highlight of this area is not only the magnificent mechanical models but also an exclusive anime series produced specifically for the event. GUNDAM : Next Universal Century has officially released the trailer and key visual, and announced the impressive production team and cast. No longer a mere entertainment product, this is also a bridge to bring viewers into the fantasy world of Gundam - a brand that has been associated with millions of fans around the world for decades.
Trailer and key visuals of GUNDAM: Next Universal Century
Anime GUNDAM : Next Universal Century recreates the main timeline of the Gundam universe, where giant mechanical battles and deep human stories intertwine. The special feature of this project lies in its talented production team.
Director Takanori Tsujimoto, who made a splash with Ultraman Arc, takes on the role of director, bringing eye-catching action style of the tokusatsu genre (special effects used in movies such as flying and jumping scenes, smoke and fire).
The plot and concept were built by Shigeru Morita – a familiar name through Mobile Suit Gundam Seed.
The music was composed by Evan Call, a composer known for his ability to convey emotion through every note.
The entire production process is carried out by Bandai Namco Filmworks and its sub-brand Sunrise, ensuring the highest standard of image and content quality.
Gumdam: Next Universal Century Trailer and Visual
The anime's voice cast is another highlight, featuring top stars from the Japanese entertainment industry.
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Gaku Hamada voices the character Ex
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Tao Tsuchiya takes on the role of Po
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Yuki Totsuka and Sho Kaneta transform into Gulou and Risin respectively.
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Shinji Takeda voices a mysterious yet undisclosed character.
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The role of announcer is given to Takumi Saitoh, promising to bring engaging dialogues.
The presence of these names not only raises the quality but also creates curiosity among the audience about the story they will tell.
About Gundam
Gundam is a Japanese science fiction franchise that was born in 1979 with the anime Mobile Suit Gundam , created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise. Focusing on "mobile suits" - giant robots controlled by humans, Gundam stands out with a deep story about war, peace and humanity, set in the Universal Century. In addition to anime, Gundam expanded into Gunpla robot models, comics, games and now real-life statues. For more than 40 years, Gundam has become a famous cultural icon, connecting global fans through stories and futuristic technology.
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Gundam unveils first life-sized statue in Osaka
Outside of anime, Gundam will be introducing its first life-sized mecha statue at Osaka Expo 2025. This is part of the franchise's efforts to bring a more realistic and immersive experience to fans.
The explosive combo of the Next Universal Century anime and the real-life Gundam statue takes viewers from the fantasy space of the movie to the real world, where they can admire the advanced technology and cutting-edge design of Gundam .
Osaka Expo 2025: Dates and Locations
The Osaka Expo 2025 will take place from April 13 to October 13 at Yumeshima, Osaka Bay. With the participation of a series of international pavilions and major Japanese companies. And the Gundam Next Future Pavilion is definitely a destination not to be missed.
Anime GUNDAM : Next Universal Century is a rare opportunity for fans and newcomers to this world to experience a “new cosmic century”. If you plan to attend Osaka Expo 2025, don’t forget to stop by the Gundam booth to experience the magic for yourself!
