Crunchyroll Has Released a Short Documentary on How Gunpla Came to Be

I’ve built two Gunpla in my life, and I plan on doing more. Gunpla is short for Gundam Plastic Model and is a fun hobby for fans of the Gundam franchise. You can recreate one of your favorite anime mecha for a decent price, and it’s a lot of fun to build one. Well, if you’re a fan of Gundam or Gunpla, you’ll be interested in a new short documentary video from Crunchyroll, How Gundam Became an EMPIRE | The Rise of Gunpla. This video dives into just how Gunpla came to be a thing all over the world. Plus, it breaks down some information like the differences between different grades and scales. The video clocks in at a little over 16 minutes and is very informative. Have you ever delved into Gunpla?

In the late 70's, the giant robot/mech genre changed forever. But then died. Kind of. Lucky for the sleeper hit, Gundam, the love of toys was able to keep their show alive thanks to model toys and the rising Gunpla fandom.