YOKOHAMA, Japan — An 18-meter kinetic statue of Gundam, a famous anime robot, was revealed to the public at the Gundam Factory Yokohama complex southwest of Tokyo on Saturday.
Hundreds of people lined up outside the complex to see the giant robot before the opening at 10 a.m. Some fans had face masks emblazoned with pictures of Gundam, others dressed as their favorite characters from the anime series, such as Char Aznable.
“I have been a fan for long and am so excited to see the moving Gundam,” said a 53-year-old man waiting in line. The man, who works in construction, added: “It’s amazing to see how they build a statue this size.”
An American man living in Tokyo came with his wife and son. “Gundam is little known in U.S., but my son loves them.”
Japanese toymaker Bandai Namco Holdings is behind the construction of the giant moving statue and is hosting performances at the newly opened…
