The 24.8-meter-high life-size Gundam statue can really bring you soul-stirring emotions
by _Kelly_30
Mar 3, 2025
If you're a Gundam fan, the Fukuoka Gundam (RX-93ff ν Gundam) is a must-visit pilgrimage spot! This isn't just a fictional creation from the anime—it’s a real-life, full-scale 1:1 Gundam statue standing proudly at the entrance of LaLaport Fukuoka shopping center in Fukuoka City.
🤖 What is RX-93ff ν Gundam?
- The original design comes from the 1988 animated movie "Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack," where the protagonist Amuro pilots the ν Gundam (Nu Gundam).
- The Fukuoka version features a special design with new equipment called the "Long-Range Fin Funnel," personally supervised by Gundam series director Yoshiyuki Tomino.
- The Gundam stands at an impressive 24.8 meters tall, making it one of the largest Gundam statues in Japan.
🏙️ What to do at GUNDAM PARK Fukuoka?
Located on the 4th floor of LaLaport Fukuoka, the park is divided into several areas:
- **GUNDAM SIDE-F**: Showcasing various Gundam models, anime materials, and plenty of exclusive merchandise for you to shop.
- **VS PARK WITH G**: An interactive sports game zone infused with Gundam elements—fun, exciting, and stylish.
- **Namco Game Center**: Play claw machines and arcade games to your heart's content.
📸 Must-visit photo spots
- The RX-93ff ν Gundam at the mall entrance is a super popular photo spot. It looks majestic during the day and even more atmospheric at night with its light show.
- Besides the ν Gundam, Char’s Sazabi also makes an appearance, creating a dramatic scene of two rivals facing off.
🚉 How to get there?
- **Address**: 6-23-1 Naka, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City
- **Transportation**: About a 9-minute walk from JR Takeshita Station
If you love Gundam, enjoy taking photos, and like shopping, LaLaport Fukuoka is the perfect destination that combines entertainment, shopping, and anime culture all in one place!
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