Inside Gundam pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - in pictures
A large Gundam robot statue from the popular Japanese sci-fi anime Mobile Suit Gundam is one of the attractions at the Expo 2025 Osaka, in Japan. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
Thousands of fans are visiting the Gundam pavilion at the world's fair, to watch a short film on the much-loved anime series
People arrive in the Gundam pavilion
Visitors to the Gundam pavilion are taken through a series of expansive rooms with visual effects to create ‘orbital elevators’ and space portals that connect Earth to the stars
Reo Okuhira, 9, poses in front of the Gundam robot
Exhibits of cutting-edge technology, such as robots and flying cars, as well as pop culture like Hello Kitty and Gundam, are among the highlights at the world's fair
To tap into the considerable anime fan base, an Anime Manga Tourism Festival is scheduled at the Expo Osaka from April 30 to May 2
