Whether you like it or not, Bandai has jumped on the metaverse hype train with the ONA series Gundam Build Metaverse. The series is now streaming, and thus I have some updates: Episode 1 review Initial listings for new and returning mecha There are also some unrelated mecha updates for these series: Gundam SEED FREEDOM: initial listing for new and returning mecha, based on the trailers. Iron-Blooded Orphans Moon Steel: new secondary lineart for most units. Iron-Blooded Orphans MSV: new profiles. Iron-Blooded Orphans G: new profiles. The Witch From Mercury – Vanadis Heart: new profile. On a side note, in case […]
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