Published May 15, 2026, 8:01 AM EDT

The Gundam 50th anniversary celebrations kick off with some major announcements

Gundam now has an official holiday, and more anime are on the way

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April 7 is now officially Gundam Day in Japan. Celebrating the day when the first episode of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime aired in Japan, April 7 1979, this day is now officially recognized by the Japan Anniversary Association as Gundam Day. An historical moment for the franchise that keeps fascinating fans all over the world, and making a lot of money for its owner Bandai Namco .

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