Overview
The life-size Unicorn Gundam statue is a towering 19.7-meter robotic colossus standing in front of DiverCity Tokyo on Odaiba, capable of transforming between its two modes with dramatic sound and light effects.
Highlights
- Transformation Sequence: At scheduled times throughout the day and evening, the statue physically transforms between Unicorn Mode and Destroy Mode, with panels shifting and lights changing color.
- Night Shows: The evening transformation shows include a dramatic wall projection and synchronized music on the building behind the statue.
- Gundam Base Tokyo: The adjacent official Gundam hobby shop and museum inside DiverCity, featuring rare model kits and original animation cells.
History
The current Unicorn Gundam replaced the original 1:1 RX-78-2 Gundam statue in 2017. The Gundam franchise, created in 1979, is one of Japan's most important cultural exports and a multi-billion dollar media franchise.
Visitor Tips
- Show Times: Transformation shows run multiple times daily from 11 AM to 9 PM. Check the schedule posted at the base.
- Free: The statue is completely free to view in the public plaza.
- Duration: 15–30 minutes.