Tokyo‘s artificial island Odaiba is known as an entertainment center for young people. So it is not surprising that it became the home of the life-size Unicorn Gundam statue. In front of the modern DiverCity shopping center, you can see one of the most iconic characters from the Japanese anime and manga series Gundam.
![The Unicorn Gundam Statue in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan. He is based on a manga and anime series.](https://i0.wp.com/japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/gundam_001.jpg?resize=400%2C300&ssl=1)
![Gundam statue in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan](https://i0.wp.com/japancitytour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/gundam_002.jpg?resize=400%2C267&ssl=1)
Iconic Series
The anime series was first shown on TV in 1979. And it was so successful that subsequently, a manga series, movie, and collectible models with a Gundam theme came out. The story is about a future where people live in space and use ‘mobile Gundam suits’ to fight with.
The life-size Unicorn Gundam is the newest addition to the franchise. It is an almost 20-meter high replica standing in front of Diver City in Odaiba. It is usually in its so-called resting ‘unicorn mode’, but a few times per day it goes into ‘destroy mode’ during which the antenna splits in 2 and starts to resemble a samurai helmet. This takes around 10 seconds. You can also enjoy a light and sound show at that time.
There is a small shop just behind the statue where you can buy snacks and Gundam-themed souvenirs. If you want to see a larger store with Gundam paraphernalia, you should head to the 7th floor of Diver City.
Access Information
Daytime show: 4 times/day: At 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, the transformation of the Unicorn Gundam to Destroy takes place (approx. 1 min).
Nighttime show: 5 times/day: At 5.30 pm, 8 pm, 8.30 pm, 9 pm, and 9.30 pm