10 Places You MUST Visit as a Gundam Fan in Tokyo

[@kakarot197]

I only fly Anaheim Electronics Also, the addresses can be found in the description.

[@reijigamer]

Were SNRI flights not available lol

[@Franz0818]

Last time I was in that flight, a couple of dudes dressed in Halloween costumes hijack the plane. They call themselves the Army of Crafty or something.

[@SoulstrikerV]

@@Franz0818 Maybe it was Moffy. As in the mascot bird from the Luminous Witches anime. Perhaps Moffy was promoting an upcoming live show. 😆

[@tiagokang639]

One of your best vids

[@21stcenturyguy25]

Right On!

[@GiantRobolove]

This took me way back. A pro tip for transportation in suitcases: take apart the boxes, fold them carefully and spread the runners across layers of clothing. That way you can fit in more kits. And we all know, more kits = more happiness.

[@sloo6425]

Wow, thanks. I'm probably going for rare items like figures and Doujin/manga, merch and probably not kits when I'm going there, but that certain helps with the kits I do have at home and I was wondering how to store them without the boxes for space saving reasons (using bags instead of clothes).

[@areasevenpro]

For those shopping for Gunpla, do not buy current Gunpla releases at The Gundam Base Tokyo, as they are being sold at retail; just buy the limited edition releases and/or reissues of very old kits there. Instead, go to Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera, and Yamada Denki, where regular Gunpla releases are sold at up to 20% off the retail price. Also, Yellow Submarine at Akihabara Radio Kaikan is a godsend, as they sell individual parts runners for most Gunpla kits in case you lost or broke a few parts. For example, I purchased an HGUC The O, but discovered that the kit was missing a bicep armor piece. Fortunately, Yellow Submarine had the complete runner for that kit. I also picked up the runner set for the RG GP01 Core Fighter II, as one of the beam saber handles on mine broke and gluing it back resulted in the Core Fighter permanently locked in Core Block mode.

[@aristoph7239]

I'm studying in Japan and had the fortune of bumping into a G40 kit in Mandarake! They do tend to overprice their kits though, but their tendency to find rare kits kind of makes up for it.

[@daitoray9876]

Did they ever have the Aegis, Duel, Buster, or Blitz in there?

[@aristoph7239]

@@daitoray9876 no, don't think they have the master grades... My impression is that they amass p-bandai and event-exclusive kits. Maybe you'll have better luck finding them in the Bic Camera nearby. There's an entire wall lined with Master Grades there.

[@daitoray9876]

@@aristoph7239 ah. I meant hgs

[@aristoph7239]

@@daitoray9876 oh I don't know about hgs, sorry💧

[@kurisu7885]

@@daitoray9876 I have an Aegis. It's a tiny G-frame kit but it's an Aegis.

[@zivennesheim5183]

It's a great suggestion to keep your eyes open for shops. I found some of the best deals on figures walking around in downtown Sapporo heading to a mountain.

[@qanitamahrani9139]

yeah, really keep your eyes open even until the last hours (if you manage to shop that long), found a really good Saber (fate) and Lunamaria figure for a cheap price, sad i didn't bought it, i should have

[@zivennesheim5183]

@@qanitamahrani9139 Next time!

[@jdesantiago100895]

I really wish I could visit Japan, but I don’t think that will ever be possible in my lifetime. It’s good to see all this cool stuff in this video though!

[@brian728]

I hope you get to go some day. It's a magical place. Gambatte!

[@hitachicordoba]

All I can do is keep playing the lottery, sigh...

[@henrymanalo1395]

I feel the same

[@kinglon3]

Im actually going in a week! Very excited

[@TheMrSwampert]

Don’t say that, I’m sure you’ll have the opportunity one day. It’s truly a marvelous place

[@charliewelch4301]

I've been to Raidio Kaiken,Mandarake and Gundam Base Yokohama this year. It's very nice. Radio Kaiken has almost everything you can want. I'm happy there's more that i didn't know about and will be visiting again

[@firstdecade7703]

Thanks for the recommendation, I got something to do on Christmas now.

[@CI--uy1fb]

For anyone looking for the nerefed but still quite glorious Yamada Denki gunpla floor it has been moved to Labl1 Yamada Denki Ikebukuro

[@MSTGamingTV]

When I hear Tomino said women viewers are the one who save Gundam, I am quite doubt at first. But after I saw the amount of Yaoi doujinshi of Gundam, I change my mind. Gunpla saves Sunrise, but Yaoi save Gundam.

[@ShazniAG]

Another thing to note about Yokohama is that it is only temporary until March 2023, so be sure to visit before then! Honorary mention to the Nu Gundam and Gundam Park in Fukuoka. Yeah it's a long way down from Tokyo but if you are in the area, definitely a must-go.

[@Zullespianogram]

it's extended to mar 24 now :)

[@thomascarrillo8711]

Thank you for posting this two weeks before my trip to Japan :D

[@calthepeacelovingclover5935]

Also if you go to Sydney or Dublin you can use a VR tour to experience yourself in the shoes of a poor bystander as massive space colony pulverizes the very ground before you, though in Dublins case you get to see it stick out of the ground cause... Hey Gundam ZZ!

[@GeneralResh]

Where is this in sydney?

[@calthepeacelovingclover5935]

@@GeneralResh It's jest.

[@faboo2001]

Do keep in mind that the Gundam in Yokohama will be on display until March 31, 2023. No idea what they plan to do with it or that location, so best hurry over if you can. I actually saw it last week and it's definitely a lot cooler and awe inspiring to see in person, highly recommended.

[@orokanamame]

Going there this winter season, glad to see it before it closes. However, it does make me anxious to think that it might just be scrapped:(

[@Doppler817]

@@orokanamame if the moved it elsewhere or put a new one in it may not be all that bad. I don't think they'd just waste it after all the resources poured into the project, and the money the spectacle of it brings. Some foreign tourists may be annoying, but you can milk them of their money easily. Especially Americans. I know if I go there, I will have to buy extra luggage for my return flight to the US.

[@faboo2001]

@@Doppler817 I think they actually just scrapped the original Gundam statue from Odiba when they replaced it with the Unicorn. Maybe they used some of its parts or frame for the other statues, but as far as I know it was never put up ever again since then

[@junrosamura645]

Closing it down would be a colossal waste of time and resources! I've only went once but its a place I would definitely bring anyone to if they visit Japan.

[@thewannabeweeb]

@@orokanamame I have a feeling with the new F00 HMT 1/144 kit, We might see it go under that upgrade hence why it needs to close down

[@6catsinanalley]

I’ve been to the Unicorn and Gundam Base many times, most recently last summer. It was crazy in there with so many different kits and you can only buy five or so. Also funny to see all these guys dragging their girlfriends along and making them hold their gunplas

[@noramir6151]

"babe you dont have enough money to buy this kit" "let me dream"

[@Lambda3141]

There are quite a few Gundam-themed bars all across Japan, and I would love to visit all of them!

[@dr.bright6272]

Now I definitely have to visit Japan

[@juliegrine2875]

11:05 facts when you go to any place with massive gundam ms

[@tubetop123]

Just went to Tokyo last month, went to many of these places. Thank you

[@RagingWaldo]

Thank you! You released this video at the absolute perfect time. I am currently set to visit Japan this coming January and this list will definitely be of great use during my time in Tokyo.

[@fe2o3.rustyiron]

Living at Nakano, I gotta say that Nakano broadway is truly a place for more hardcore anime and manga fans. Mandarake could sometimes be overpriced comparing to online shopping (2000 yen at times), but if there is a re-release coming up the kits might have a discount, making them cheaper. Thanks for the video!

[@junrosamura645]

I concur. I visit there quite often and prefer it over Akiba. I also love diecast cars so having many shops sell both is a dream for me.

[@albertoftw]

Going In 2 weeks !! This video come in clutch 🙌🏾 thank youuuu

[@ZhaneX24]

Oh goodie, perfect to-do list for my upcoming visit this New Years...

[@robinrondo]

Yesss thank you, going there next year🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@LP4evah]

I'm going in March '23! This list will be perfect, thanks!

[@shadowdarter]

I would also recomend Jimbōchō or the book city as it is a place you can pretty much find any book in any language in Japan.

[@Gundumb_guy]

If I hit the lottery, Japan will be my first destination on world wide travel! Some poor, working class, people such as myself just have to live through your experiences! So thanks for the video.

[@juliegrine2875]

7:25 the ball army

[@keresztes813]

To be honest, GWitch reignited the flame in my soul that I forgot I had for Gundam. Thanks for that I found your channel. ///ω///

[@gbresaleking]

Trip to Japan for Japanese thrift stores , and hobby stores to pick up figures, gunpla, R/C stuff, and cool electronics, is deff on my bucket list

[@jameskan1906]

This is perfect. I’m doing a trip next month!

[@hovad1]

Gunpla bar professor TK in nakano. Always worth a visit.

[@M1903Enjoyer]

Only thing I did not know about was the Gundam statues in Inagi. I've been able to make it to Tokyo a couple times a year the past few years, and Surugaya has been the best consistent place for finding those rare kits or PBandai I missed out on. But you're absolutely right, explore every little store if you have time, you can find some of the coolest little homages to Gundam or a rare kit at a second hand store that doesn't advertise it has gunpla available.

[@ExpertInitial]

I’ve been to almost all of these places, and he is right. They are MUST GO places for Gundam enthusiasts.

[@brandonperlow9091]

Nakano Broadway was great. I got great deals on figures and a rare art book. Id say if you spend some time in Tokyo window shop at other places first, and see if you can find a better deal at Nakano, also if you are willing to buy it used. I would also recommend Yodabashi Camera. Its 9 stories, and one floor is huge with toys and model kits. It has a great food court on the 8th floor too. Each level is the size of a best buy - one for different kinds of electronics and appliances.

[@orionparish9858]

Kinda surprised they let you film or take pictures in the stores. Not sure what Japan's customs or rules are for something like this. But that was nice of them to allow it.

[@kakarot197]

It varies widely from store to store, but most stores were okay with filming as long as I didn't bother the other customers. Some actively encouraged pictures/filming and sharing it online, some only allowed pictures, some required e-mailing for permission and others didn't allow anything period. Also, since Tokyo is used to tourists, the stores there are probably more open to people recording there.

[@sloo6425]

Just gesture and ask them politely, they love please and thank you. I've lost the number of times the Japanese (and to be fair other) tourists in the past ask me if they can take pictures for them and help them out with stuff and I intent to reciprocate when I'm there. x)

[@SOBERABSORBER]

I went and visit most of these stores back in 2018. I'm hoping to come back some time next year.

[@parkkhan7448]

Awesome opening soundtrack + content keep it up with your content

[@parkkhan7448]

God my wallet 😱😤🙏

[@joelgoh2044]

Your video really helps with places I would like to visit

[@chantadi2005]

Thanks! It happen that we are planning to travel to Tokyo on January

[@kurisu7885]

Holy crap those mobile suit shield backpacks are awesome.

[@Nelsea7190]

wow, i got a 80/110% on this list of locations. the first madarake was right beside my hotel on my trip this past november. i didnt see Gee store, Inagi and the iikebukuro store. i did make up that extra 10% by adding a place you didnt list in the video: Tokorozawa Sakura town. they had manga museum and anime themed manhole covers including gundam. there was also a manga hotel but i dont know if gundam stuff was present there. i didnt see gundam cafe back in 2019 so i made sure to see Yokohama bay one and actually buy something there to eat. i didnt score a tower ticker but 2.5 shows at ground level was enough to satisfy my gundam itch. got a gundam themed bubble tea bottle there

[@masterboi_washere7347]

Bro this might be heaven for me

[@chimeravidar7679]

7:25 GO MY ROUND FRIENDS!😂

[@EbullientSMP]

This list is excellent, very good reference for the future My best friend is Japanese and a gundam fan, I feel prepared for any future visit now!

[@ajdynon]

Tokyo and Akiba get talked about a lot, but on my two trips to Japan (2015 and 2019) I had a lot of fun looking through Den Den Town in Osaka too. Osaka tends to get overlooked, so maybe you could make a video about there?

[@sloo6425]

Thank you, My fam went to Osaka and If I knew they were going there, I would have asked to to go shopping for me. But alas, I might have to go there myself, which is more than ok x)

[@Mark-kq8eo]

I began to love gundam since I lived there when I was a child. I love to go to departmental store just to see the toys about it...

[@agimb2381]

I think the coolest revelation here was that Scope Dog statue had no idea one existed.

[@SamGray]

Even though I saw that Char's Zaku is three time better joke coming, I still laughed. Bravo, Sir. Bravo.

[@RezaQin]

Wow was not expecting a Pretty Derby ad lol

[@heerosefffinchannel5387]

Visited most of these places while in japan this year right before yokohama was decommissioned

[@ThePongzilla]

Awesome recommendations. I live out in the inaka of Ibaraki and when I get the rare opportunity to make it into Tokyo my train stop is in Akihabara. I planned out my Christmas break so I could stay in Odaiba and see the Unicorn when I want to at night hopefully uninterrupted.

[@leonlimjianying]

There’s a Gundam exhibition going on right now in Osaka up till end Jan. i’d highly recommend it. Bonus if you have the time to check out the SAO exhibition next door. If you go next week I think you’ll be able to catch the Jojo exhibit!😊

[@MJRLHobbyStuff]

Inagi is the only place I haven’t been too…well I have been to Yokohama but we were last there BEFORE the FOO was build. But yea. Great choices

[@loaduscoolclipz5505]

wow u had to make this video right after my trip to tokyo last week,,,

[@terebibae]

The Gee store was a little difficult to find, but i got there (so anyone could). The one in osaka though, was super easy to find

[@bee-beargaming]

I would love to visit all these places

[@knskumo]

You can talk about Gundam places in Tokyo and skip the most important one, Kamiigusa. Where the studio Sunrise is and where a Gundam statue greets you at the station exit.

[@rwdplz1]

'Overwhelming' is the perfect word to describe this. The only place I've been remotely comparable in America is the Nikaku Animart in San Jose's Japan Town.

[@Ryhillchibulls]

Reasons to bring an empty suitcase with you to Japan - The Video

[@Blockio1999]

I intend to go there with two Gundam friends in the forseeable future. This video will be out collective ruin, thank you

[@areasevenpro]

You should also visit Kami-Igusa Station in Suginami, where you will find the bronze Gundam statue at the south entrance. Suginami is also the hometown of Sunrise.

[@just1ce26kingsley9]

Being a Gundam fan knowing Nakano Broadway is a place to go is even more cooler cause it was used in another franchise I like Digimon.the video game Digimon Cyber Sleuth.

[@somechinesedude5466]

16:24 ART

[@signalhunter2290]

36 Dollars just to get a close up view on the Grandaddy Gundam with elevated viewing? That's a fucking bargain I'll gladly take.

[@Pixel22-fs3tt]

If I ever go to Japan, I will end up going into so much debut

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

9:19 STEAL THE GUNDAM

[@crimsonrider0411]

Become one of the many gundam protagonists to do so. Fulfill your destiny.

[@GojiraFan-in9oo]

@@crimsonrider0411 Destiny is something we all have to deal with.

[@poisonbagelz]

Great video!

[@harrisonchr]

I know I’ve been to Mandrake, Tamashii, Gundam Factory Yokohama (with the tour), and the Gundam Base (but the Unicorn was covered up and getting maintenance done😢). Unfortunately I don’t think I made it to the rest on your list. Maybe next time? My only issue was the selection at the Gundam Base. While they had a lot of kits, quite a few were out of stock. In any case, I can’t wait until I get to go back to Tokyo.

[@harrisonchr]

It was sad to see the cafés closed, but I was happy that the Gundam Base Yokohama was still open.

[@fxarts9755]

wish someone would have told me the thing about nakano before lol. was way too early so had to wait in a Starbucks for 2h xD

[@Fabio-kk5xx]

I didnt know of any of these places, I was at mandarake but didnt see any gundam related stuff, I ended up at big camera, and boy was I stacked going back, I was there in 2017 so maybe things changed...

[@junrosamura645]

I visit the Cospa/Gee store in Akihabara store at least once a month for the gundam T-shirts (have 20+ at the moment). I avoid Radio Kaikan unless I need a day one release figure. It's usually too crowded and you've got chinese tourist buying everything in sight. I prefer Nakano for the better deals on used and hard to find items. Its less crowded which lets you take your time without having someone over your shoulder looking at the same thing you are.

[@shadowkunai12]

iir the Gundam Factory Yokohama is going to close end of March 2023 so go there while you still can.

[@hunterjones8434]

If I ever go to Japan, I’m going to some of the shops you listed in the video. I hope my wallet remains intact afterwards.

[@dan-othemando7958]

I wanna go back...... and over pay at the Gundam Cafe!! 8^) It Soo Magical Over There!!

[@bartent6175]

Tokyo. Yodabashi camera. And bic camera. Kotobukiya is a sort of Anaheim Electronics. Osaka. Den den town. Kyoto. Naar the train station and the shopping Arcade. Fukuoka. A big shopping Arcade and a Gundam store.

[@Mr.Funk92]

This is a trip that’s on my list. Just need to pull the trigger and set the time aside. The biggest issue for me is the language barrier. Thinking I should either learn some Japanese or find someone who speaks it. Lol. So upset that they did not give US based customers a chance at the Metal Build Strike Noir. Second hand prices are double the list now.

[@faboo2001]

If you stick with the tourist spots, the language barrier should be pretty minimal. A lot of signage and menus have English and staff will know some to get by or at least have some experience with handling non Japanese speakers. Point is, don't let the language and possibly running into a few awkward moments prevent you from going. Just do it and I'm certain you'll have a great time!

[@junrosamura645]

Akihabara is a foreigner friendly place. Most of the people working in that area can understand basic English. I see it all the time with foreigners talking to the maid cafe girls on the streets. Outside of that, good luck.

[@Franz0818]

7:39 The true ring of Gundam

[@chasinthroughthedecade]

IIRC, the Moving Gundam in Yokohama will be closing in March 2023, right? When exactly?

[@Tsuketsu]

I wish I could visit some of these stores or they had shops online..

[@indraharlim2542]

Nice information... Just wonderjng, is there any shop you know that sells gundam runner or part?

[@ianmccoy13]

Okay, so you crush your wallet until it bleeds. How do you get your stuff home? Buy extra suitcases and pay the airline fee, or ship via postal/shipping service?

[@reijigamer]

Depends on how much stuff you got and which option would be cheaper. I plan on buying enough to ship via Japan post

[@kakarot197]

Really depends on your airline. Some have crazy expensive excess baggage fees and others surprisingly cheap. But seapost is usually a good and cheap way to get things home (albeit exceedingly slow)

[@albertko1]

One common suggestion for kits specifically but still holds for other items is to unpackage. Especially with HG kits and some MGs, there's a heck of a lot of empty space, take the runners out of the box and fold the box flat if you really want to keep it.

[@AkibaGamers]

Yamada Denki 7th floor closed? My heart just broke.

[@tuanphamnguyenminh7119]

You forgot the Otachu store , right in front of the Station, i bought Destiny Gundam Extreme Blast mode there

[@fishpop]

11:16 That Zaku be kinda THICC...

[@emperorhadrian6011]

I'm far more interested in taking pictures in the same place as iconic tokesatsu movies and tv shows, but now i have to budget for this.

[@Mirage009]

Make sure you hit that ice cream shop in Nakano Broadway's Basement and get that ridiculous soft cream cone that has EVERY flavor they've got on it. Don't puke...

[@Ryhillchibulls]

Gracias

[@jonathanmikarui8931]

Well shit thanks now I might have to sell one of my nuts like Denji

[@MrLFJ7]

"Your wallet will suffer" That's a sacrifice I'm willing to make.

[@kith6118]

I went to Odaiba in 2019 and it was great, unfortunataly i can't buy the MG unicorn perfectability because it is too big (it was slightly smaller than my luggage) and the postal service is very expensive.

[@Jazard2k]

It still hurts that I cannot purchase Gundam models still from AmiAmi. I hope they bring it back soon. Until then, Mandarake gets my money for most of the models I've been hunting for.

[@rickstein3479]

My no.1 Place You MUST Visit as a Gundam Fan : 1.AUSTRALIA(I Literally just wanna know if it exist or is it just an imaginary place.)

[@shadowdarter]

just avoid Sydney at all costs For reasons....

[@ajdynon]

@@shadowdarterAlthough for us Aussies, Hobbyco is the best place to get gunpla without importing. It’s on the second floor of the Queen Victoria Building.

[@shadowdarter]

@@ajdynon i was kinda talking about how Sydney is the drop zone for space colonies in most if not all gundam universes....

[@ajdynon]

@@shadowdarter I realise that.

[@markGil23]

Great video - is the gundam factory at Yokohama still open?

[@johnbailey2933]

I just returned from Japan on 29 Mar 2023, last stop was in Yokohama and made it to the Gundam Dock. The Gundam Exhibit was supposed to close 31 March and is now extended for another year (3.31.24). Go for the Exhibit, but plan to shop elsewhere. The lines are long and the place is usually cleaned out as if locusts descended on a corn crop. They also have stopped giving away the entrance gift model.

[@ensignnazaki7040]

Hello fellow pilot kakarot 197 cough cough feddie lover, I am a Zeke fan but I would like to pitch a video idea to you. If you had to build a Gundam team consisting of five pilots and you can only use one pilot from every franchise who would your Gundam team be and what would their tasks be individually and as a team. Side note Sieg Zeon!!!

[@darksamuraineo6322]

Damn in a Gundam statue if you pay you get a free Gundam that's awesome and not yourself but there's a store dedicated for Gundam that's amazing

[@kwanton1202]

Hi Kakarot! Just a question, at the Gundam Base Odaiba, is the trailer store next to the statue or cafe still open? I recall hearing that it may have closed during Covid 😢

[@daitoray9876]

Which place in Tokyo has the best HG Gundam model kits from the Universal Centaury Timeline, Cosmic Era, After Colony Era, Gundam Breaker Battlogue kits, and Anno Domini Era? Amazon isn't cutting their prices anytime soon.

[@hachooSiR]

If i am to buy, let say just 1 or 2 figures... Rg nu Gundam and rg sazabi... Where is the best store to pick them up? Cheapest for instance.

[@joshuaweath7898]

Lives in the UK. Yay stores and products I will never get to see! 😢