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Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Netflix has every episode of 'must-watch' series praised for 'epic ending'
The Japanese series forms part of a huge franchise. Netflix has spotlighted a surprise smash as a Japanese series rockets onto the streamer's 'everyone's watching' list. Part of the Gundam franchise, this bite-sized series consists of six short episodes, each lasting up to 25 minutes – a perfect addition to Netflix's must-watch roster for 2025. The easily digestible show follows a pilot charged with defending the European front from the Earth Federation Forces' attempts to retake the territory. The buzz is all about Netflix 's Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance, a Japanese English-language web anime series set in the final phases of the One Year War. Gundam, a cult classic Japanese military science fiction saga that began in the 70s, has grown into a massive franchise encompassing over 50 TV series, films, and OVAs, along with manga, novels, video games, and model kits, reports the Express. Google Reviews has been flooded with fan feedback, with Grant Robinson writing: "Fantastic edition to Gundam. Great pacing, solid writing, mobile suit fights are so good, great characters, and visually looks great." He added: "One of my personal favorites for sure. Just wish it was a little longer to flesh out some characters a bit more. "Must note that the Mobile suits designs are top tier, can't love the way the Zakus look anymore than I already do, also the GMs and this Version of the Gundam are stellar." DJ raved: "Who would give it anything less than 5 stars? It was brilliant. What an epic ending to the season and a fantastic Substratum for an epic saga." Archil Pandey wrote with enthusiasm: "Latest addition with best cg animation and best action scenes. Gundam appears as a sinister machine here. It's a must-watch series". Hisonoi NEAR shared their thoughts: "Worth the watch, if this is your first time watching gundam, I would say give this a try. The action, and the scenes, and music were phenomenal." The official blurb teases: "Eleven months into the One Year War in U.C.0079, top Zaku II pilot Captain Solari faces the Earth Federation's new lethal weapon: the mobile suit Gundam." Celia Massingham takes the helm in the English-dubbed version of the show, also recognised for her role in Legends of Tomorrow. Catch Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance streaming on Netflix.
Japan Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Tokyo Night & Light
With a total size of 13,904.956 square meters, Tokyo Night & Light at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1 in Shinjuku is the largest architectural projection-mapped display (permanent) according to the Guinness World Records. Among Pac-Man, the current screening contains light shows themed with Godzilla, Gundam and other breathtaking light shows accompanied by music. The screening is held all year round. The current schedule can be found at © Japan Today
Arab News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Japan Park showcases art, culture at Riyadh's Esports World Cup
RIYADH: Japan Park has become a major attraction at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh with its displays of anime, manga and video games. Being held at Riyadh's Boulevard City, visitors can wear traditional Japanese kimonos on entry and engage with actors wearing costumes of popular characters, including Gundam and Vegapunk. The park also has traditional Japanese games, including Kendama and Go, dances, and stage shows inspired by well-known anime series. Additionally, experts have been holding daily workshops on Japanese calligraphy, allowing visitors to learn more about traditional techniques, and how to write their names in kanji. The park also features workshops on origami and uchiwa conducted by Japanese professionals. The area has various restaurants, serving dishes including ramen, sushi, and mochi. The Esports World Cup is an annual tournament that takes place from July to August. • This article also appears on Arab News Japan
Leaders
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leaders
Japan Park Attracts Anime Fans to BLVD City in Riyadh
Japan Park, one of Boulevard City's interactive spaces, has attracted large crowds of Esports World Cup (EWC) audiences, currently taking place in Riyadh, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The unique zone offers a comprehensive visual and sensory experience that takes visitors to the heart of the Japanese culture. It features diverse activities that combine entertainment and cultural experiences. The journey at Japan Park starts with visitors wearing the traditional Kimono to immerse them in an authentic Japanese experience. Visitors engage with their favorite anime and manga characters roaming the area. They also have an extraordinary opportunity to capture memorable photos with prominent interactive figures of iconic characters such as Gundam and Vegapunk. Furthermore, the Japan Park includes daily workshops for Japanese calligraphy, during which visitors learn traditional writing arts and how to write their names in Kanji. The area also involves specialized workshops for Origami and the craftsmanship of traditional Japanese fans (Uchiwa), featuring professional Japanese artisans. Meanwhile, the area includes traditional Japanese games, such as Kendama and Go, a series of educational and interactive games that attracts visitors of all ages and introduce them to the traditional Japanese entertainment. The Japan Park's mini-theater hosts daily performances presenting traditional Japanese dances, and live shows inspired by popular anime series, featuring performers dressed in the characters' costumes. The exceptional experience is complemented by restaurants serving mouthwatering Japanese dishes, such as Sushi and Ramen, as well as traditional desserts like Mochi. The Japan Park has become one of Riyadh Season's most attractive destinations for anime and manga fans, drawing a large number of local and international visitors in an experience that vividly demonstrates anime world and modern Japan in the heart of Riyadh. Short link :
Straits Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Osaka expo welcomes 10 millionth visitor at halfway stage
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox A general view shows the "Myaku-Myaku", the mascot of the 2025 Osaka Expo as the Gundam pavilion is seen behind on the first day of the six-month event on April 13. OSAKA - The number of visitors to the World Exposition in Osaka has topped 10 million, reaching the milestone at the halfway point of the six-month event, the Japanese expo association said on July 13. The expo had welcomed 10.08 million visitors as of July 12, three months since its April 13 opening, the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition said. The number of daily visitors started picking up four weeks after the opening, which was marred by news of unfinished pavilions, with a record 184,990 entering the venue on June 28. However, ticket sales slowed from late June as the rainy season drew to a close in the region and intense heat arrived, causing concerns for organisers who need 22 million visitors to reach the event's break-even point. KYODO NEWS
