Gundam will stand in Yokohama on December 19, 2020! Director Katsuyuki Motohiro is very excited about the "GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA" outline presentation report.

The "GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA" project was held at Akihabara UDX Building on September 29, 2020. A summary presentation reporting on the progress of the grand project "GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA" was held on September 29, 2020, at Akihabara UDX Building.

The speakers this time were Mr. Arata Sasaki, President of Evolving G Corporation, Mr. Takashi Fujiwara, Director of Evolving G, Mr. Katsuyuki Motohiro, [GUNDAM GLOBAL CHALLENGE] Leader, Mr. Keinori Ishii, Director, Mr. Wataru Yoshizaki, Mr. Masaki Kawahara.

Let's report on the presentation, which was simultaneously broadcast on the Gundam Channel.

The first speaker was Mr. Arata Sasaki, Representative Director of Evolving G Corporation, which operates "GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA".

The project was originally scheduled to open in October 2020, but due to the effects of the new coronavirus and other factors, the opening was postponed. The opening of the new facility was postponed due to the new coronavirus and other factors, but the company announced that it was on track to open the facility by the end of the year.

The following is an outline of the project announced this time.

Period: Saturday, December 19, 2020 - Thursday, March 31, 2022

Opening hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (last admission at 20:00)

Ticket price: Adults (13 years and older): 1,650 yen (tax included)

　　　　　　　　Child (7 years old and over, 12 years old and under) 1,100 yen (tax included)

　　　　　　　　GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER admission fee: 3,300 yen (tax included)

　　　　　　　　Up to 3 children under 6 years old per adult are admitted free of charge.

It was also announced that the plastic model "1/200RX-78F00 Gundam" will be distributed as an admission bonus (distribution will end as soon as it is gone).

As for the method of ticket sales, it is said that tickets may be issued on the day of the event, but for the time being, tickets will only be sold online due to measures against the new coronavirus. Ticket sales will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020. To purchase tickets, access to the official GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA app as well as the dedicated purchase webpage will be required.

In addition, Nippon Travel Agency is planning an official tour of Gundam and Yokohama, which will be available on the official website of Nippon Travel Agency by the end of October.

In addition, a preview event to which the general public is invited is also planned, so those who want to be among the first to see the Gundam in action should keep an eye out for more information in the future.

Next, Takashi Fujiwara, director of Evolving G Co.

Here, a key visual for the project was revealed. According to Mr. Fujiwara, "This is the first step toward finding the next big dream and continuing to take on challenges. This visual is the first step toward finding the next big dream and continuing to take on challenges.

The 18-meter Gundam to be exhibited at this time will have a staging time at 00:00 and 30:00 every hour, and at night, there will be a certain staging in the lighting up.

In addition, there is the "GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER," a special viewing space where visitors can see the Gundam from the head area and cockpit, the "ACADEMY," an exhibition facility where visitors can enjoy learning how a moving Gundam works, a store with limited-edition products, a cafe where visitors can enjoy Yokohama's unique menu, and other facilities. The "GUNDAM-LAB," a complex facility that includes a shop with limited-edition products, a café with a menu unique to Yokohama, and a communication space where visitors can enjoy regularly scheduled events, was also introduced.

The lab will also offer VR facilities that utilize 5G high-speed high-capacity communications to allow visitors to share a real-time view with the Gundam and experience as if they were in the cockpit, as well as AR contents that allow those who cannot visit to experience time and place.

In the latter half of the presentation, "GUNDAM GLOBAL CHALLENGE" Leaders Director Katsuyuki Motohiro, Directors Hironori Ishii, Wataru Yoshizaki, and Masatake Kawahara took the stage. The key persons who are actually creating the "moving Gundam" on site introduced the current status and highlights of the project.

In the special video released this time, Director Motohiro visited the site and enthusiastically talked about the attraction of the project, and the men who are building the Gundam at the site also seemed to enjoy talking about the behind-the-scenes production.

When asked how they are feeling now that the opening date has finally been decided, the directors all answered,

Ishii: "We have finally come this far. We have been able to show movement for the past two to three weeks. We have come this far by accumulating small things.

Yoshizaki: "Recently, we are making Gundam movements. The current situation is that we have not been able to release the tension yet.

Kawahara: "The two of us are at the climax of our work, and I will start directing from there, so the next month will be critical.

Kawahara: "The two of us are at the climax of our work, and I will start directing from there. Kawahara: "The two of us are at the climax of our work, and I'm going to start directing from there.

Director Motohiro, who has worked on a variety of entertainment works including movies, animations, and stage productions, commented that his mood was lifted when he saw the Gundam nearing completion, saying, "I wonder how far it will move," and "I feel like a Zeon scouting party. He added, "As someone who works in entertainment, I think about a lot of things. It's getting more and more interesting." He seemed to be stimulated by the creative process.

In addition, the directors explained the photos they had taken and the points they wanted people to pay attention to. From their photos and comments, it seems that the main points are the "soles of the feet" and "the mechanism behind the exterior.

Mr. Ishii said, "I was in charge of mechanical design, so I want you to pay attention to the moving parts of the mechanism. I hope you can see what is inside the exterior."

Mr. Yoshizaki, who is in charge of programming the Gundam's movements, said, "The soles of the Gundam's feet (are the main point of interest). We are particular about the motion and have thought about making the soles of the feet visible for a moment, so I want you to find them.

Mr. Kawahara said that he recommends the angle from the "Gundam-Dock Tower," where the head can be seen clearly, which was created in response to "Director Tomino's order for a sharp design.

Director Motohiro said, "I would like to do video works and theater (with Gundam), and it can be done in VR. There are so many possibilities." He seemed to be already inspired by the "moving Gundam" and happily commented, "I want to show it to children.

He added, "I want to show this to children. I was so influenced by the anime (Gundam), so I wonder how children who see the real Gundam will be affected by it," and "I feel a strange emotion when I see it at Yamashita Pier. You have to see the real thing to be moved by it. I can't wait to talk about it with everyone! It's a whole new kind of entertainment.

Outline of the event

GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA

Period: Saturday, December 19, 2020 - Thursday, March 31, 2022

Opening hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (last admission at 20:00)

Ticket prices: Tickets on sale from Friday, October 2, 2020

Adults (13 years old and up) 1,650 yen (tax included)

　　　　　　　　Child (7 years old and up, 12 years old and under) 1,100 yen (tax included)

　　　　　　　　GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER admission fee 3,300 yen (tax included)

　　　　　　　　Up to 3 children under 6 years old per adult are admitted free of charge.

　　　　　　　　Re-entry is not permitted.

　　　　　　　　GUNDAM-DOCK TOWER ticket cannot be used by itself. Please purchase it together with the admission ticket.

Organizers: BANDAI NAMCO Group

Supported by: City of Yokohama, Yokohama Harbor Transportation Association, Yokohama Harbor Resort Association

Operated by：Evolving G

5g Partner：Softbank

Drink Partner: Coca-Cola Japan

Partners: Forum Engineering / Source Next / Meiji / au kabu.com Securities / Kawada Group

Medea Partner：The Yomiuri Shimbun

Technical Partners: Nomura Corporation / Asratech / Kawada Corporation / Sumitomo Heavy Industries Transportation Systems / Cocolo / Nabtesco / Mikasa Seisakusho / Yaskawa Electric Corporation / Maeda Corporation