How do I get tickets to see the Gundam Pavilion at the Osaka Expo?Will the life-sized Gundam not move? Where can I buy Gundam model kits?
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How do I reserve tickets for the Gundam Pavilion at the Osaka Expo?
Where can I buy Gundam model kits from the Osaka Expo? Will there be an exhibition of a life-sized Gundam statue?
The opening of “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo” (April 13, 2025 – October 13, 2025) is fast approaching.
The event will feature numerous pavilions from both domestic and international exhibitors. One of the most popular will be the “Gundam Pavilion (GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION),” which is all about the popular Japanese anime Gundam.
This article will tell you about the highlights of the Gundam Pavilion at the Osaka Expo, how to get tickets, where to buy special model kits, and if there will be a life-sized Gundam exhibit.
- What is the Gundam Pavilion "GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION"?
- Will the life-sized Gundam statue at the Expo move or not?
- Highlights of the Gundam Pavilion at the Expo
- Admission Fees for the Gundam Pavilion at the Expo
- Ticket Reservation and Purchase Method for the Gundam Pavilion
- Where can you buy Gundam models from the Expo?
- Come enjoy the world of Gundam at the Expo!
What is the Gundam Pavilion “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION”?
(Source: GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION)
It is a pavilion presented by Bandai Namco Group at “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo,” which is held for 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, in Yumeshima, Osaka City.
The outside of the pavilion is inspired by “a futuristic space airport,” and visitors will be greeted at the entrance by a life-sized Gundam statue.
Will the life-sized Gundam statue at the Expo move or not?
(Source: GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION)
＜大阪・関西万博展示 実物大ガンダム像 サイズ＞
全高（指先まで）16.72m ／ 頭部高12.31m ／ 総重量49.1t
The life-sized Gundam statue to be displayed at “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo” will reuse materials from the “Moving Gundam” that was exhibited at “GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA” in Yokohama, Kanagawa, from December 2020 to March 2024.
It will appear in a new form as the “RX-78F00/E Gundam,” which also features in newly created videos screened at the pavilion.
This Gundam statue is about 17 meters tall. It is standing on one knee with one arm up. This posture represents “reaching out to space and the future,” which is perfectly in line with the theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” at EXPO 2025.
Unlike the moving Gundam that was displayed in Yokohama, the life-sized Gundam statue at the Expo will not move. However, it is the first life-sized Gundam in the Kansai region, so it is attracting attention from Gundam fans and a wider audience.
If you’re planning to visit the Expo, be sure to check out this iconic Gundam statue!
Here are the specifications of the life-sized Gundam statue at the Osaka Expo:
Overall height (to fingertips): 16.72m
Head Height: 12.31m
Total Weight: 49.1t
Highlights of the Gundam Pavilion at the Expo
EXPO 2025 大阪・関西万博に出展される、ガンダム館『GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION（ガンダム ネクスト フューチャー パビリオン）』は、”もうひとつの宇宙世紀” を舞台に、未来社会の課題解決に向けて、ガンダムと人類が共存する次なる未来が描かれます。
Story of the Gundam Pavilion
The year is 2150. As a visitor to Yumeshima, you go on a tour of the huge space station “Star Jaburo.” Guided by Haro, you board the orbital elevator and begin your journey to an altitude of 36,000 kilometers above Earth. At Star Jaburo, which stays in geostationary orbit, various mobile suits are actively working to advance humanity further into deep space. Suddenly, an incident occurs—an anomaly arises in the space debris removal operations…!
The “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION” shows the Gundam series’ ideas for “life in space” and “science and technology that hasn’t been invented yet” with new visuals and a pavilion experience divided into phases 0 through 7.
(Source: GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION)
Inside the pavilion:
Visitors will encounter stunning visuals spanning up to 18 meters in depth and over 8 meters in height.
The “Haptic Floor” uses Sony’s haptic feedback technology to make visitors feel things that seem real. Vibrating devices embedded in the floor synchronize with the visuals and sound, creating a highly immersive Gundam experience.
今ふしぎ発見で万博の事特集しているけどガンダムの奴(それ以外のパビリオンもそうだ)が、中々良さそうな感じ。
みんなボロカス言う人達が多いけど、せっかくなんだから期間内に訪れたいですね… pic.twitter.com/Sp9cYsT75C— ぱーぷる (@Yh1hiuiacanNfOj) March 22, 2025
The pavilion uses Unreal Engine 5 to produce high-definition visuals, enabling visitors to experience a powerful immersive experience that showcases Gundam’s universe in 360 degrees with cutting-edge technology. It’s a rare chance to experience the world of Gundam in a whole new way!
Admission Fees for the Gundam Pavilion at the Expo
You don’t have to pay to enter the “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION” at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo.
You do need an admission ticket for the Expo, but there is no extra charge to enter the pavilion.
During the Expo, visitors with reservations can enter the pavilion every 12 minutes between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM (the last entry at 8:10 PM).
The experience at the Gundam Pavilion takes about 50 minutes. Note that you must reserve your spot in advance or on the same day to access the pavilion.
＞Official Website of Bandai Namco “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION”
Ticket Reservation and Purchase Method for the Gundam Pavilion
To enter the “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION,” you will need a separate pavilion reservation in addition to purchasing or reserving an admission ticket for EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo.
For popular pavilions, tickets may be distributed through a lottery system.
It is expected that there will be daily lotteries for the Gundam Pavilion due to its popularity, so it’s recommended to make reservations as early as possible.
There are two lottery opportunities:
Two-Month Lottery: You can apply for these tickets from three months before your visit date until two months before the day before your visit.
Seven-Day Lottery: Applications can be made from one month before your visit date until eight days before.
Applying early increases your chances of winning a ticket.
＞Official “Ticket Reservation and Lottery Guide” for Osaka Expo
Step 1: Buy Tickets for the Osaka Expo
To get tickets to the “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION,” you must first buy tickets to “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo.”
You can reserve admission tickets for “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo” starting six months before your visit. It is recommended that you purchase tickets as soon as you decide on your visit date.
Expo 2025 Duration: April 13, 2025 – October 13, 2025
Note: You must set a visit date when purchasing Expo tickets. However, if your plans change later, you can modify or cancel your visit date reservation.
Official “Admission Ticket Reservation and Purchase Page” for Osaka Expo
Note: Ticket prices for the Expo vary depending on when you purchase them. Please refer to the price chart for details.
Step 2: Apply for Pavilion Ticket Reservations
(Source: Osaka Expo Official Ticket Reservations and Lottery Guide)
Once you have purchased admission tickets for “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo,” proceed to reserve tickets for the pavilion.
The pavilion lottery application opens three months before your scheduled visit date.
For popular pavilions, such as the Gundam Pavilion, ticket reservations are determined by a lottery system. There are two lottery opportunities:
Two-Month Advance Lottery: Applications are accepted from three months to two months before the day before your visit date.
The second lottery is the Seven-Day Advance Lottery. Applications are accepted from one month to eight days before your visit date.
Applying early increases your chances of winning a ticket. If you want to visit the popular “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION,” we recommend buying Expo admission tickets early and completing your reservation application as soon as possible.
＞Official “Ticket Reservation and Lottery Guide” for Osaka Expo
＞Official “Admission Ticket Reservation and Purchase Page” for Osaka Expo
Where can you buy Gundam models from the Expo?
To celebrate its appearance at “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo,” the RX-78F00/E Gundam featured in the pavilion’s visuals and displayed at the entrance as a life-sized statue will be sold as a 1/144 scale plastic model.
The Expo model Gunpla, “EXPO2025 ENTRY GRADE EG RX-78F00/E Gundam 1/144 Scale,” is scheduled for nationwide release starting Friday, April 11, 2025, to coincide with the Expo’s opening.
【#GNF FINAL in TOKYO 開催中！】
会場内では
「EXPO2025 1/144 RX-78F00/E ガンダム (EX-001 グラスフェザー装備)」
のパッケージを初出＆初展示！本商品は、4月より全国にて販売予定！！#ガンプラ #ガンダムパビリオン #GNFP #EXPO2025 pic.twitter.com/1l66YtmCgS
— BANDAI SPIRITS ホビー事業部 (@HobbySite) February 21, 2025
Additionally, at the “THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP WORLD TOUR in OSAKA,” a temporary Gundam goods shop located on the 5th floor of Daimaru Umeda Store in Osaka City, plastic models made using “chemical recycling”—a method that chemically breaks down used plastics to reuse them—will also be available for purchase.
For more details, check the official website of the Gundam Pavilion or BANDAI SPIRITS’ official X (formerly Twitter).
Product Details:
EXPO2025 1/144 RX-78F00/E Gundam (EX-001 Glass Feather Equipment) Chemical Recycling Ver.
Size: It is approximately 125mm tall.Manufacturer: BANDAI SPIRITS
Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
Release Date: Friday, April 11, 2025
Where to buy: Daimaru Umeda Store 5F, limited-time shop “THE GUNDAM BASE POP-UP WORLD TOUR in OSAKA,” among others.
Come enjoy the world of Gundam at the Expo!
＞BANDAI NAMUCO「ガンダム ネクスト フューチャー パビリオン」公式サイトはこちら
At “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo,” the “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION” is a place where visitors can experience the world of Gundam. It has a life-sized Gundam statue, powerful visuals, and cutting-edge technology that provides a 360-degree immersive experience.
Since this pavilion is expected to be very popular, make sure to reserve your tickets as soon as you decide on your visit schedule.
Come experience “the next future where Gundam and humanity coexist”!
＞Official Page for EXPO2025 “Gundam Pavilion”
＞Official Website of Bandai Namco “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION”
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