UNIQLO Releases the New 'Mobile Suit Gundam' Collection
Kanesa David — April 26, 2022 — Pop Culture
UNIQLO has announced its partnership with yet another renowned anime title, and this time it's the Mobile Suit Gundam series. The collection features four RX-78-2 Gundam-inspired t-shirts in wine, black, and white. Described as “a must-have collection for fans,” the UNIQLO x Mobile Suit Gundam collection features the ‘Freedom Gundam’ t-shirt with an X19A DIECI logo on the front. A quote says, “But what should we really be fighting against?” “Come with us, Athrun. We’ll search for the answer. Together.” on its rear.
This isn’t the first time UNIQLO has collaborated with a big-time anime, with collections from Jujutsu Kaisen, Pokémon, Demon Slayer and Final Fantasy.
The Mobile Suit Gundam x UNIQLO UT collection is available in select regions on the UNIQLO website and worldwide retailers.
Image Credit: UNIQLO
This isn’t the first time UNIQLO has collaborated with a big-time anime, with collections from Jujutsu Kaisen, Pokémon, Demon Slayer and Final Fantasy.
The Mobile Suit Gundam x UNIQLO UT collection is available in select regions on the UNIQLO website and worldwide retailers.
Image Credit: UNIQLO
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