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Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

The Gundam Wing franchise has a new visual project in the works, announced at the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream, with no format yet stated. Meanwhile, the series is in a run of merchandise and tie-in releases, including a railway tourism collaboration, a crossover manga with Code Geass, and multiple Gunpla and figure kits.

Synthesized from 13 Yomimono stories · updated 1h ago

The most recent development for Mobile Suit Gundam Wing is a new visual project announced by Bandai Namco Filmworks producer Naohiro Ogata at the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream on May 15. Ogata said he cannot yet say what the format is, but that it is definitely something long. The franchise had celebrated its 30th anniversary the year before, with a promotional video at San Diego Comic-Con International and a 4K theatrical run of Endless Waltz in the United States. A new manga, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 0.5 Point Half Preventer-7, had launched in August, drawn by Sakura Asagi and written by original series writer Katsuyuki Sumisawa.

Across the summer, the franchise's merchandise line expanded through several channels. Bandai Spirits opened reservations for the MG 1/100 Wing Gundam EW Version, and Premium Bandai ran a lottery sale for seven Real Grade kits including Wing Gundam Zero. The HG 1/144 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW was announced and released in June, with a soft-material beam-resistant cape and a new W-series frame. A renewed GUNDAM UNIVERSE Wing Gundam Zero (EW) figure is set for October 2026.

The series also moved into new collaborations. A crossover manga with Code Geass, Minuet Zero, began serialization on Kadokawa's Comic Newtype in July, set after the Gundam Wing war. STRICT-G released chibi apparel and goods featuring Heero and Relena in August, and JR Central announced a tie-up with the Oshi Tabi event OPERATION TOKAIDO, running from October 20 to January 17, 2027, with voice content inside Tokaido Shinkansen cars.

Key facts

New visual project announcement
Bandai Namco Filmworks producer Naohiro Ogata announced at the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream that the franchise is getting a new visual project; he said he cannot yet say the format but that it is definitely something long. ↗
30th anniversary
The franchise celebrated its 30th anniversary the previous year, which included a promotional video at San Diego Comic-Con International and a 4K theatrical run of Endless Waltz in the United States. ↗
Manga launch
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 0.5 Point Half Preventer-7 launched in August, drawn by Sakura Asagi and written by original series writer Katsuyuki Sumisawa, bridging Endless Waltz and the Frozen Teardrop sequel novels. ↗
HG Sandrock Custom EW release
The HG 1/144 Gundam Sandrock Custom from Endless Waltz released on June 6, 2026, for 4,180 yen, with a soft-material anti-beam coating cape, heat shotels with red-hot clear parts, and a new W-series frame. ↗
HG Sandrock Custom EW lottery
The same kit was also sold via lottery on Premium Bandai, with applications open June 10-17, 2026, and shipment in July. ↗
Wing Gundam Zero (EW) figure
A renewed GUNDAM UNIVERSE Wing Gundam Zero (EW) figure, priced at 4,400 yen and featuring a UNIVERSAL REACTION FRAME, is set for release in October 2026. ↗
Code Geass crossover manga
Minuet Zero, a crossover manga between Gundam Wing and Code Geass, began serialization on Kadokawa's Comic Newtype on July 10, 2026, drawn by Satoshi Ogasawara with scenario by Hirojiro Taniguchi; it commemorates the 30th anniversary of Gundam Wing and the 20th of Code Geass. ↗
JR Central tie-up
JR Central and the Gundam franchise announced on September 18 that Gundam W will collaborate with the Oshi Tabi event OPERATION TOKAIDO, running from October 20 to January 17, 2027, with special voice content inside Tokaido Shinkansen cars. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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Release
tv · 1995 · 2026-09-18
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The series is referenced as the source of characters for new merchandise. · 2026-08-21
Noted
included in lottery sale · 2026-08-08
Announced
new visual project (Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream) · 2026-05-17

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1h ago

Bandai Spirits Sets Gundam G W X Ichiban Kuji For February 2027

Bandai Spirits will release Ichiban Kuji Gundam G W X 30th Anniversary from February 26, 2027, at 900 yen per draw. The lottery marks the 30th broadcast anniversary of After War Gundam X and groups it with Mobile Fighter G Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. The A Prize is a Gundam Double X bust, the B Prize a Tiffa Adill figure, and the Last One Prize a Gundam Double X Twin Satellite Cannon ver. bust.

Sep 18

Gundam W Teams with JR Central's Oshi Tabi for OPERATION TOKAIDO

JR Central and the Gundam franchise announced on September 18 that New Mobile Report Gundam W will collaborate with the Oshi Tabi event OPERATION TOKAIDO, running from October 20 to January 17, 2027. Heero, Relena, Duo, Trowa, Quatre, and Wufei appear in uniform in a released visual. Special voice content plays inside Tokaido Shinkansen cars, with metallic cards, smartphone wallpapers, and collaboration goods planned.

Aug 21

Gundam Wing Chibi Apparel and Goods Arrive at STRICT-G

STRICT-G, the Gundam apparel shop, is releasing T-shirts, mini bags, and acrylic keychains featuring chibi illustrations of Heero and Relena from New Mobile Report Gundam Wing. Pre-orders open August 21 on Premium Bandai, with general sales starting August 22 at STRICT-G stores.

Jul 26

MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW Gets Structural Coating Black Version

Bandai Spirits is releasing a special edition of the MGSD Wing Gundam Zero from Mobile Suit Gundam W: Endless Waltz, featuring a new manufacturing technique called Structural Coating. The kit, named MGSD Wing Gundam Zero EW [Structural Coating/Black], changes all outer armor to black and gray molded colors. Internal parts use Structural Coating, a process that creates iridescent colors visible through gaps in the dark armor, similar to the surface of soap bubbles or CDs. The effect varies by viewing angle, and no two kits will have the same finish due to the processing. The wings have a five-layer structure with individual articulation, and when deployed, they expose internal structural coating plating and clear parts with reflection-cut processing. The kit includes a shield, twin buster rifle, and beam saber, and can transform into Neo Bird mode via part replacement. Pre-orders open on Premium Bandai on July 24, 2026, at 12:00 JST. The price is 12,100 yen (tax included), with shipment scheduled for November 2026.

Jul 20

Bandai Spirits Opens Reservations for Five Gundam Kits Including MG Banshee Ver.Ka

Rakuten Books began accepting reservations for five Bandai Spirits Gundam plastic model kits on July 17, 2026. The lineup includes the MG 1/100 Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Ver.Ka, RG 1/144 Unicorn Gundam, MG 1/100 ReZEL Commander Type, Figure-rise Standard Miorine Rembran from The Witch from Mercury, and MG 1/100 Wing Gundam EW Version. Prices range from 4,510 yen to 6,160 yen. The article notes availability may sell out quickly.

Jul 12

Code Geass and Gundam Wing Crossover Manga Launches

Tomofumi Ogasawara launched the official crossover manga between Code Geass and Gundam Wing, titled Shin Kidō Senki Gundam W x Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch: Minuet Zero, on Kadokawa's KadoComi platform on Friday. Kōjirō Taniguchi from Sunrise is credited with the scenario.

Jul 10

Gundam Wing and Code Geass Crossover Manga Minuet Zero Begins Serialization

Kadokawa's Comic Newtype began serializing the crossover manga Minuet Zero on July 10, 2026. The story, set after the Gundam Wing war, sees Britannia overwhelm Mobile Suits with Knightmare Frames. Satoshi Ogasawara draws the manga, with scenario by Hirojiro Taniguchi. The project was announced in December 2025 and commemorates the 30th anniversary of Gundam Wing and the 20th of Code Geass.

Jul 1

Apex Legends Gunpla Collaboration Launches at Gundam Base Stores July 25

Bandai Spirits announced a collaboration between the online shooter Apex Legends and three Real Grade Gunpla kits, which will be sold exclusively at Gundam Base stores and GUNDAM SIDE-F starting July 25. The lineup includes the RG 1/144 Freedom Gundam -Apex Legends Crypto Ver.-, priced at 4,400 yen; the RG 1/144 Wing Gundam Zero EW -Apex Legends Valkyrie Ver.-, also 4,400 yen; and the RG 1/144 Gundam Epion -Apex Legends Alter Ver.-, priced at 5,500 yen. Each kit features a color scheme inspired by an Apex Legends character: the Freedom Gundam uses white, yellow-green, and black for Crypto; the Wing Gundam Zero uses black and orange for Valkyrie; and the Gundam Epion uses light blue and black for Alter. All three kits include original Apex Legends marking stickers and come in full-color packaging. The collaboration was announced on July 1 and the kits will be available at physical Gundam Base locations and GUNDAM SIDE-F.

Jun 29

HG Hydra Gundam and Seven Reissues Hit Premium Bandai

Bandai opened pre-orders on Premium Bandai for the HG 1/144 Hydra Gundam from New Mobile Report Gundam W Dual Story G-UNIT, alongside seven reissue kits including the RG Mass Production Z'Gok, HG Gundam Griepe, and HG Gundam Geminass. The Hydra Gundam transforms into mobile armor form and costs 5,500 yen.

Jun 17

Wing Gundam Zero (EW) Gets Renewed GUNDAM UNIVERSE Release

Bandai announced a renewed version of the Wing Gundam Zero (EW) from "New Mobile Report Gundam W Endless Waltz" as part of the GUNDAM UNIVERSE line. The figure, priced at 4,400 yen, is set for release in October 2026 and features a UNIVERSAL REACTION FRAME for improved articulation, plus weapons and effect parts.

Jun 10

HG 1/144 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW Announced as Premium Bandai Lottery Item

Bandai Spirits will sell the HG 1/144 Gundam Sandrock Custom EW from Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz via lottery on Premium Bandai. The kit includes a soft-material beam-resistant coating cape and two giant heat shotels with red-hot clear parts. Applications open June 10-17, 2026, with shipment in July.

Jun 5

HG Gundam Sandrock Custom Model Kit Announced for June 2026 Release

Bandai Spirits announced an HG 1/144 scale plastic model kit of the Gundam Sandrock Custom from 'New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz.' The kit includes a soft material anti-beam coating cape, heat shotels with red-hot clear parts, and a new W-series frame. It releases on June 6, 2026, for 4,180 yen.

May 17

Gundam Wing Franchise Announces New Visual Project

Bandai Namco Filmworks board director and producer Naohiro Ogata announced during the Gundam Conference Spring 2026 livestream on May 15 that the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing franchise is getting a new visual project. The announcement came during a segment where host Hisanori Yoshida noted that a visual project could range from a 10-second clip to a two-hour film or a 50-episode series. Ogata responded that he cannot yet say what the format is, but that it is definitely something long. The Japanese term used in the announcement, "eizō," is an umbrella term covering event shorts, home video releases, theatrical films, and television series. The franchise celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, which included a promotional video screened at San Diego Comic-Con International and a 4K theatrical run of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz in the United States. A new manga, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 0.5 Point Half Preventer-7, launched in August, bridging the gap between Endless Waltz and the Frozen Teardrop sequel novels. The manga is drawn by Sakura Asagi and written by original series writer Katsuyuki Sumisawa.