Gundam fans, prepare for liftoff. Bandai Namco Filmworks has revealed a brand-new commemorative visual, “Barbatos Rises at NYC,” as the centerpiece of an unprecedented Gundam celebration at New York Comic Con 2025 and across New York City. Illustrated by Naohiro Washio, the artwork depicts the mighty Gundam Barbatos standing tall against the Manhattan skyline—an image that will symbolize this fall’s Gundam festivities.
From October 4–19, 2025, Gundam will transform New York into a fan paradise, combining exclusive convention events with city-wide activations, screenings, pop-ups, and giveaways.
NYCC Highlights: Meet Gundam Legends
One of the most anticipated events is the exclusive director autograph session with Tatsuyuki Nagai (Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans).
- Date/Time: Thursday, October 9 @ 2:00 PM
- Location: TAMASHII NATIONS Booth #2417
- Tickets: Free (first 70 attendees, distributed starting at 10:00 AM)
- Bonus: Signed commemorative poster featuring the Barbatos Rises at NYC visual
Attendees will also receive a generous giveaway bundle, including a Gundam Card Game promo card, headbands, balloons, an intro booklet, an Iron-Blooded Orphans mini-poster, and even a GUNPLA Trial Kit RX-78-2 Gundam.
Later that evening, fans can keep the momentum going with the Gundam Fan Meet Up (7:30 PM, Room 1E05), a casual gathering for cosplay, photos, and community bonding.
Gundam Film Festival at Japan Society
On October 11–12, Japan Society will host a two-day Gundam Film Festival, featuring English-dubbed screenings, cast appearances, and exclusive giveaways.
Highlights include:
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- (Oct. 11)
- Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Special (4K remaster, Oct. 12) with a talk show featuring Mark Hildreth (voice of Heero Yuy)
- Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (Oct. 12) with Megan Shipman (Gigi Andalucia) & Aaron B. Phillips (Kenneth Sleg) joining a live discussion
Tickets go on sale Sept. 22 via Japan Society’s website.
Gundam Beyond the Con: Buses, Pop-Ups & More
- Gundam-Wrapped Buses: From Sept. 28–Oct. 12, specially wrapped Gundam buses will roam Manhattan, with select routes offering free rides.
- The Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour: From Oct. 4–19 at American Dream Mall (NJ), fans can enjoy exclusive merch, hands-on Gunpla building, Gundam card game workshops, and model-painting activities.
- TAMASHII NATIONS Store New York (Times Square): Special Iron-Blooded Orphans displays, giveaways, and collectibles will be featured during the event.
What’s Next for Gundam
The NYC celebration also teases Gundam’s upcoming Japanese theatrical releases, including:
- Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (Winter 2025)
- Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt -Path of the Little Challenger- (Special Edition, Oct. 31, 2025)
With a striking new visual, exclusive fan signings, city-wide screenings, and immersive pop-ups, NYCC 2025 is set to be a Gundam experience like no other. From Barbatos towering over Manhattan to buses wrapped in Gundam glory, fans across New York will feel the series’ legendary impact like never before.
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