Japanese retailer Uniqlo will release a limited-edition collection of T-shirts marking the 45th anniversary of the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, with items available in the Philippines starting May 5.
The UT (Uniqlo T-shirt) collection features graphics from key Gundam series, including the original Mobile Suit Gundam, Gundam SEED, and The Witch from Mercury. Some designs feature original artwork by mechanical designer Kunio Okawara, who helped develop the iconic mecha.
Coinciding with the launch, Uniqlo is introducing an augmented reality (AR) project that allows fans to view a virtual Gundam in real-world environments. In Japan, a life-sized AR Gundam will be viewable near select stores.
The AR experience pays homage to “Gundam Rising,” the anime’s first episode, and will be accessible to users globally.
An interview with Okawara appears in UT Magazine 2025 Spring/Summer Vol. 12, available for free at Uniqlo stores in Manila and online, where he discusses his decades of work in anime design and his role in shaping the Gundam legacy.
