{"rewrite":{"id":"r_3138d645e4c24c76b0f5b578","clusterId":"c_2de04802cc924208bb413806","slug":"gundam-zz-gets-40th-anniversary-aloha-shirts-from-strict-g","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Gundam ZZ Gets 40th Anniversary Aloha Shirts From STRICT-G","summary":"Bandai's apparel line STRICT-G is releasing two aloha shirt designs for the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. The shirts feature all-over prints of the ZZ Gundam and the Qubeley Mk-II, each with faction logos from the AEUG and Neo Zeon. Made from lightweight rayon, they are priced at 16,500 yen each and come in sizes M through XXL. Pre-orders opened on Premium Bandai on May 29, 2026, and will run until June 14. General in-store sales begin June 13 at STRICT-G locations including Tokyo Odaiba and Tokyo Solamachi. The shirts commemorate the series that aired from March 1986 to January 1987 as a direct sequel to Mobile Suit Z Gundam, depicting the First Neo Zeon War.","whyItMatters":"The shirts are a rare piece of official Gundam ZZ merchandise for a series that often gets less anniversary attention than its predecessor or successor.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe shirts are made of 100 percent rayon, described in the source articles as a lightweight, soft-touch material that offers a \"beautiful drape\" and can be worn as a light jacket over other clothing. The all-over print means the placement of the pattern may vary from item to item due to the cutting and sewing process.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qubeley Mk-II design features the mobile suit piloted by Haman Karn, the leader of Neo Zeon and the primary antagonist of \u003cem\u003eMobile Suit Gundam ZZ\u003c/em\u003e. The series follows protagonist Judau Ashta as he pilots the ZZ Gundam during the First Neo Zeon War, which takes place after the Gryps Conflict depicted in \u003cem\u003eMobile Suit Z Gundam\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-orders on Premium Bandai run from May 29 at 1 p.m. to June 14 at 11 p.m. The shirts ship in June 2026. In-store sales begin June 13 at four STRICT-G locations: Tokyo Odaiba Store, Tokyo Solamachi Store, NEOPASA Shizuoka (Down Line) Store, and Taga SA (Down Line) Store. The shirts are published by Bandai Co., Ltd.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"STRICT-G puts Qubeley Mk-II on an aloha shirt alongside the ZZ Gundam. Haman Karn's mobile suit gets the same summer treatment as the protagonist machine.","twitterPost":"STRICT-G puts Qubeley Mk-II on an aloha shirt alongside the ZZ Gundam. Haman Karn's suit gets the same summer treatment as the hero machine.","threadsPost":"STRICT-G's Gundam ZZ aloha shirts pair the ZZ Gundam with the Qubeley Mk-II. That puts Haman Karn's mobile suit on the same casual fashion footing as Judau Ashta's machine. The 40th anniversary line treats antagonist and protagonist as equal style icons.","newsletterBlurb":"STRICT-G is releasing two aloha shirts for the 40th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ. The shirts feature all-over prints of the ZZ Gundam and Qubeley Mk-II, priced at 16,500 yen each. Pre-orders are open now on Premium Bandai.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Inside\",\"url\":\"https://www.inside-games.jp/article/2026/05/29/182088.html\",\"title\":\"Aloha shirts commemorating the 40th anniversary of \\\"Gundam ZZ\\\" now available! 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