{"site":"Yomimono","license":"CC BY 4.0 (citation required)","generated_at":"2026-05-22T22:01:36.847Z","story":{"id":"r_c6a75639a71740ec9f1fd48e","slug":"gundam-series-plans-global-fan-event-for-50th-anniversary","url":"https://yomimono.id/gundam-series-plans-global-fan-event-for-50th-anniversary","headline":"Gundam Series Plans Global Fan Event for 50th Anniversary","summary":"Bandai Namco announced GUNDAM-Con, a fan-focused celebration event for the Gundam series' 50th anniversary, to be held at Makuhari Messe from January 9 to 11, 2027. The event will feature creator participation, exhibitions, and world championships for plastic models, cards, and games, with plans to expand to locations worldwide.","why_it_matters":"The event consolidates previously separate fan competitions into one venue and signals a multi-year push toward the 2029 anime broadcast anniversary.","published_at":"2026-05-16T18:16:17.000Z","source_count":1,"sources":["Denfaminicogamer"],"citations":[{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","title":"Gundam Series 50th Anniversary Event 'GUNDAM-Con' to Be Held at Makuhari Messe from January 9, 2027","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2605152y"}],"license_url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","entities":{"anime_titles":["Mobile Suit Gundam"],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"event","domain":"anime","is_roundup":false}}}