# Anime Robot Replica Statues A 59-foot-tall Gundam is Seen in Tokyo Bay's Yokohama Gundam Base By Amy Duong | Published 2024-04-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/59foottall-gundam References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/426501/Japan-Gives-Its-Life-Sized-Gundam-Robot-A-Larger-Than-Life-Goodbye/) & [youtu.be](https://youtu.be/p7cWoYef8CM?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  Anime fans were captivated by a real-scale replica of the iconic RX-78-2 Gundam character big farewell and to honor the character was a 59-foot-tall Gundam structure. This was seen at the Yokohama Gundam Base located in Tokyo Bay to give the robot a proper send-off. The replica is more than a large towered structure as it also features 36 functional joints that allow for movement. This also simultaneously celebrates the 406h-anniversary of the [Gundam franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-assemble) back in December 2020. This past Sunday, the Yokohama Gundam Base and [Gundam Factory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-bandai) hosted a large farewell event to honor the character. There was a bright light show in the night sky with Yoshiyuki Tomino, creator of Gundam sharing a few words. Image Credit: Gundam Channel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Real-scale Anime Replicas:** The trend of creating life-sized replicas of iconic anime characters offers immersive fan experiences and boosts tourism. - **Functional Joint Technology:** Incorporating advanced technology to create replicas with 36 functional joints opens up possibilities for interactive and dynamic displays. - **Anniversary Celebrations in Pop Culture:** Marking milestones in popular franchises through large-scale events and installations captivates fans and generates widespread excitement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment and Tourism:** The entertainment industry can leverage real-scale anime replicas to attract fans and create memorable experiences, driving tourism revenue. - **Technology and Robotics:** The use of functional joint technology in creating life-sized replicas presents opportunities for innovation in robotics and interactive installations. - **Event Management and Pop Culture Marketing:** Celebrating anniversaries of popular franchises through extravagant events provides opportunities for event organizers and marketers to engage audiences and drive brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streetwear Mecha Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-bandai.md) - [Anime Robot-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx782.md) - [Mecha Anime-Inspired Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-1.md) - [Anime Merch-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-4.md) - [Mecha Sci-Fi Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-gundam-collection.md) - [Mecha Anime-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evangelion-x-gshock-ga110eva30.md) - [Cartoon Robot Art Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astro-boy-figure.md) - [Anime Style Sleeping Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strictg-x-nanga.md) - [Competitive Miniature Tabletop Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-assemble.md)