Mobile Suit Gundam books, set 7

Other books

Anime Piano Suite Space Battleship Yamato / Mobile Suit Gundam

アニメピアノ組曲 宇宙戦艦ヤマト/機動戦士ガンダム

B&W, 84 pages
Tokyo Ongaku Shoin, 1982

A companion book to a 1982 album from Nippon Columbia, sheet music for piano arrangements of themes from these two classic anime series (the ONLY book of any kind to feature both in equal billing).

Gundam Ace magazine

ガンダム エース

Kadokawa Shoten, 2001 to present

One of the most innovative and production Gundam publications of all time, this magazine launched as a vehicle for Gundam the Origin, beginning as a quarterly publication and then going monthly after the first year. Since then, it has delivered one hit manga title after another, from spinoffs of Gundam anime to comedy strips to completely original stories set in one Gundam universe or another. Also includes articles and essays to expand your Gundam experience into eternity.


Mobile Suit Museum Since UC 100

Color, 40 pages, 2003

Bilingual guidebook to a museum exhibit (since closed) consisting of models and displays, including 1/1 scale mobile suit components. Substantial English text!

MS Gundam 30th Anniversary Project
Gundam 30th Anniversary Official Book

機動戦士ガンダム 30周年プロジェクト GUNDAM 30th ANNIVERSARY OFFICIAL BOOK

Color, 48 pages
Gundam 30th Anniversary Project, 2009

A jumbo format (about 10″x14″) publication created to commemorate the 30th anniversary with explanations of all the Gundam works produced to date (Unicorn was next up), the making of the 18-meter statue, staff comments and more. Sold at live events surrounding the inaugual display of the 1/1 Gundam.


Real-G, 1/1 scale Gundam Photographs

Color, 96 pages
Shueisha, 2009

Extensive photo collection of the 1/1 Gundam from planning and construction to display.

Roman Album Gundam on Earth

ロマンアルバム「Gundam on EARTH」

Color, 94 pages
Tokuma Shoten, 2010

Coverage of the conception, design, construction, and mounting of the 1/1 Gundam statue, including a documentary DVD.


Gundam Front Tokyo Official Guide Book Vol. 0

Color, 24 pages

The first edition of a souvenir guide for visitors to Gundam Front, featuring the original 1/1 Gundam statue and exhibit space, 2012.


Gundam Front Tokyo
Official Guide Book Vol. 1

Color, 48 pages

Expanded edition with Japanese and English text, extensive coverage of all the attractions, 2012.

Gundam Front Tokyo
Official Guide Book Vol. 2

Color, 28 pages

Another edition published in sync with evolving exhibits, 2013. Gundam Front was later converted into a single huge Gundam store with no exhibits. A big step down, in my opinion.


Unicorn Gundam Official Guidebook

Color, 28 pages

Souvenir guide for visitors to the 1/1 Unicorn statue in Tokyo, 2017.

Unicorn Gundam Official Guidebook international version

Color, 48 pages

Expanded guide for English-speaking visitors, 2017. Completely different content from the 28-page edition.


MS Gundam Seed, Fateful Reunion (official guidebook)

機動戦士ガンダムSEED 運命の再会 (公式ガイドブック)

Color and B&W, 96 pages
Kadokawa Shoten, 2003

Extensive coverage of Episodes 1-18 with world guide and design works. The first of three volumes.

MS Gundam Seed
Perfect Phase Fan Book

機動戦士ガンダムSEED パーフェクトフェイズ・ファンブック

Color and B&W, 102 pages
Gakken, 2003

Complete overview of the series in story digest form with supplemental material, some fan-generated.


MS Gundam Seed Roman Album
Phase-Strike

機動戦士ガンダムSEED ロマンアルバム ストライク編

Color and B&W, 118 pages
Tokuma Shoten, 2003

Extensive coverage of Episodes 1-30 with world guide and design works.

MS Gundam Seed Roman Album
Phase-Freedom

機動戦士ガンダムSEED ロマンアルバム フリーダム編

Color and B&W, 118 pages
Tokuma Shoten, 2004

Extensive coverage of Episodes 31-50 with world guide and design works. (Bonus CD-Rom)


MS Gundam Seed Journal Collected

機動戦士ガンダムSEED ジャーナル COLLECTED

Color, 178 pages
Kadokawa, 2004

Bonus publication bundled with Gundam Ace magazine, collecting a “journal” series that tracked Gundam Seed during its broadcast.

MS Gundam Seed Destiny
Bridge of Fate (Official Guidebook)

機動戦士ガンダム SEED DESTINY −運命の架け橋− (公式ガイドブック)

Color and B&W, 120 pages
Kadokawa Shoten, 2005

Heavily illustrated overview of Episodes 1-12.


MS Gundam Seed Destiny
Crumbling Bonds (Official Guidebook 2)

機動戦士ガンダム SEED DESTINY -崩れゆく絆- (公式ガイドブック2)

Color and B&W, 112 pages
Kadokawa Shoten, 2005

Heavily illustrated overview of Episodes 13-29.

MS Gundam Seed Destiny
Universe of Vows (Official Guidebook 3)

機動戦士ガンダム SEED DESTINY -誓いの宇宙- (公式ガイドブック3)

Color and B&W, 120 pages
Kadokawa Shoten, 2005

Heavily illustrated overview of Episodes 30-50.


MS Gundam Seed Destiny Roman Album Phase-Impulse

機動戦士ガンダム SEED DESTINY ロマンアルバム インパルス編

Color and B&W, 118 pages
Tokuma Shoten, 2005

Extensive coverage of Episodes 1-25 with world guide and design works.

MS Gundam Seed Destiny Roman Album Phase-Destiny

機動戦士ガンダム SEED DESTINY ロマンアルバム デスティニー編

Color and B&W, 118 pages
Tokuma Shoten, 2006

Extensive coverage of Episodes 26-50 with world guide and design works.


MS Gundam 00 Seeker Perfect Book

Color, 84 pages
Kadokawa, 2008

Bonus item with Gundam Ace magazine (May ’08), a guide to the early episodes of Gundam 00.

MS Gundam 00 First Season Review

Color, 50 pages
Kadokawa, 2008

Bonus item with Gundam Ace magazine (Dec ’08) providing a general overview of the first 00 series.


MS Gundam 00 World Report

機動戦士 ガンダム00 World Report

Color, 128 pages
Kadokawa, 2008

Heavily illustrated overview of the first 00 series with extensive world guide.

MS Gundam 00 Mission Complete

機動戦士 ガンダム00 MISSION COMPLETE 2307-2312

Color, 160 pages
Kadokawa, 2009

A companion volume that delivers the same in-depth coverage for the second 00 series.

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