Gundam 50th anniversary celebrations kick off with new anime projects and official holiday

The Gundam franchise is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the establishment of April 7 as Gundam Day in Japan, officially recognized by the Japan Anniversary Association. This milestone commemorates the premiere of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime in 1979 and highlights the franchise's enduring popularity and financial success, particularly for its owner, Bandai Namco.