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Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ is receiving official 40th anniversary merchandise through Bandai's STRICT-G apparel line, including aloha shirts and T-shirts, as well as a collaboration fan with a 441-year-old fan maker.
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Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, the 1986 direct sequel to Mobile Suit Z Gundam that depicted the First Neo Zeon War, is being commemorated for its 40th anniversary with a series of merchandise releases from Bandai's STRICT-G apparel line. The first announcement came in May 2026 with two aloha shirt designs featuring the ZZ Gundam and the Qubeley Mk-II, each printed with faction logos from the AEUG and Neo Zeon. Those shirts, made from lightweight rayon and priced at 16,500 yen, opened for pre-order on May 29 and went on general sale in June.
In July 2026, STRICT-G expanded the anniversary offerings with a collaboration fan from Nishikawa Shōroku Shōten, a fan maker founded in 1585. One of the four fans in the set specifically commemorates the Gundam ZZ 40th anniversary, alongside a fan for the 30th anniversary of After War Gundam X. Later that same month, STRICT-G JAPAN released three T-shirts featuring the ZZ Gundam, Qubeley, and Quin Mantha in a brush-painting style, made in Japan from 100 percent cotton. The shirts are priced at 6,600 yen each and went on sale July 25 at four physical STRICT-G locations and via Premium Bandai pre-order.
The anniversary merchandise marks a rare moment of official attention for Gundam ZZ, a series that typically receives less anniversary merchandise than its predecessor or successor. All items are part of the STRICT-G JAPAN series, which emphasizes Japanese manufacturing quality and design.
Key facts
- 40th anniversary aloha shirts released
- Two aloha shirt designs featuring the ZZ Gundam and Qubeley Mk-II, with AEUG and Neo Zeon faction logos, priced at 16,500 yen each. ↗
- 40th anniversary collaboration fan released
- A collaboration fan with Nishikawa Shōroku Shōten, a fan maker founded in 1585, commemorates the Gundam ZZ 40th anniversary. ↗
- 40th anniversary T-shirts released
- Three T-shirts featuring the ZZ Gundam, Qubeley, and Quin Mantha in a brush-painting style, made in Japan from 100 percent cotton, priced at 6,600 yen each. ↗
- Series aired from March 1986 to January 1987
- The series aired from March 1986 to January 1987 as a direct sequel to Mobile Suit Z Gundam, depicting the First Neo Zeon War. ↗
- Merchandise sold through STRICT-G and Premium Bandai
- All anniversary items are sold through Bandai's STRICT-G apparel line and the Premium Bandai online store. ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Announced
- 40th anniversary teaser tied to TAMASHII NATIONS · 2026-09-07
- Announced
- 40th anniversary (collaboration fan release) · 2026-07-10
- Announced
- 40th anniversary T-shirts · 2026-07-25
- Release
- tv · March 1986 to January 1987 · 2026-05-29
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- Confirmed tv March 1986 to January 1987 May 30 · source
All coverage
2d ago
BANDAI SPIRITS' official X account posted a teaser on September 5 tying the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ to the TAMASHII NATIONS toy brand, with an announcement promised soon. No product details have surfaced. The comment section has become a prediction contest, with the main bet on the ZZ Gundam itself, hopes for a complete transformation and combination, and jokes ranging from a Z Zaku to a life-size ZZ at Odaiba.
Aug 29
Bandai will release "Gundam Poteko (August 2026 Renewal)" at snack sections of mass retailers nationwide on August 31. The collaboration snack with Tohato now features packaging renewed to "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ." Each package includes black pepper-flavored Poteko and one newly drawn original sticker, with 25 sticker types in total. A winning sticker campaign is also planned.
Aug 29
Bandai is releasing a new version of Gundam Poteco, the collaboration snack with Tohato's Poteco, at mass retailers nationwide on August 31. The relaunch updates the packaging to Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, includes black pepper-flavored Poteco, and packs one newly illustrated original sticker per item. The sticker lineup covers 25 types in total, including a winner sticker, featuring ZZ Gundam, Queen Mansa, GM III, Zaku III, and Neo Zeong, among others. The suggested retail price is 198 yen including tax.
Jul 25
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the broadcast of "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ," Bandai is releasing three T-shirts through its apparel line STRICT-G JAPAN. The shirts feature the mobile suits ZZ Gundam, Qubeley, and Quin Mantha in a dynamic ink brush style. Each shirt is made in Japan from 100 percent cotton, with sizes ranging from M to XXL. The price is 6,600 yen per shirt, tax included. Pre-orders opened on July 24, 2026, at 13:00 JST via the Premium Bandai online store and will run until August 9, 2026, at 23:00 JST. General retail sales begin July 25, 2026, at four physical STRICT-G locations: Tokyo Odaiba Store, Tokyo Solamachi Store, NEOPASA Shizuoka (Down) Store, and Taga SA (Down) Store. Shipments are scheduled for August 2026. The shirts are part of the STRICT-G JAPAN series, which focuses on Japanese manufacturing quality and design.
Jul 10
STRICT-G, the Gundam apparel brand, has partnered with Nishikawa Shōroku Shōten, a fan maker founded in 1585, to release four collaboration fans. Two color fans feature Mobile Suit Gundam's Gundam and Char's Zaku II, while two active fans commemorate the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ and the 30th of After War Gundam X. Pre-orders open July 10 on Premium Bandai, with in-store sales starting July 18 and August 1.
May 29
Bandai's apparel line STRICT-G is releasing two aloha shirt designs for the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. The shirts feature all-over prints of the ZZ Gundam and the Qubeley Mk-II, each with faction logos from the AEUG and Neo Zeon. Made from lightweight rayon, they are priced at 16,500 yen each and come in sizes M through XXL. Pre-orders opened on Premium Bandai on May 29, 2026, and will run until June 14. General in-store sales begin June 13 at STRICT-G locations including Tokyo Odaiba and Tokyo Solamachi. The shirts commemorate the series that aired from March 1986 to January 1987 as a direct sequel to Mobile Suit Z Gundam, depicting the First Neo Zeon War.