Fans of Mobile Suit Gundam (機動戦士ガンダム) have a sweet reason to celebrate: Bandai’s official online store Premium Bandai is currently accepting pre-orders for five Gundam-themed chocolate products, ranging from collectible steel tins to a sculpted Char’s Zaku case. Pre-orders close on 28 December 2026 at 23:00 JST, with shipments scheduled for January 2027.

Originally airing in 1979, Mobile Suit Gundam pioneered the “Real Robot Anime” genre with its grounded depiction of warfare, complex human drama, and the concept of robots as military weapons called Mobile Suits. The franchise has maintained enormous popularity both in Japan and internationally for over 40 years. A new series, Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO (Alexa Zero), has been announced for a television broadcast starting April 2027.

The Five Products at a Glance

1. Gundam Assort Choco Can (ガンダムアソートチョコ缶)

A steel tin featuring dynamic artwork of Gundam wielding a Beam Sabre. The eight chocolates inside are printed with iconic scenes from the series.

• Price: ¥1,620 (tax included) / 16 points
• Pre-order deadline: 28 December 2026
• Shipping: January 2027
• Best before: 16 June 2027
• Allergens: Milk, soy
• Contents: 1 tin + 8 chocolates
• Tin size: approx. W155 × H155 × D35 mm (steel)
• Age: 6+ | Made in Japan

2. Amuro VS Char Metal Container (アムロVSシャアメタルコンテナ)

A flat steel container depicting the legendary rivalry between Amuro and Char through contrasting imagery of the Gundam and the Zeong. The 13 chocolates inside feature emblems, Mobile Suits, and weapons from both the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon.

• Price: ¥2,700 (tax included) / 27 points
• Pre-order deadline: 28 December 2026
• Shipping: January 2027
• Best before: 16 June 2027
• Allergens: Milk, soy
• Contents: 1 tin + 13 chocolates
• Tin size: approx. W135 × H214 × D30 mm (steel)
• Age: 6+ | Made in Japan

3. Char’s Zaku Choco Case (シャア専用ザクチョコケース)

A sculpted ABS case shaped like Char’s iconic red Zaku head, complete with an attachable horn. Comes with six chocolates inside and makes for a striking display piece or gift.

• Price: ¥1,320 (tax included) / 13 points
• Pre-order deadline: 28 December 2026
• Shipping: January 2027
• Best before: 16 June 2027
• Allergens: Milk, soy
• Contents: 1 case + 6 chocolates
• Package size: approx. W120 × H100 × D130 mm
• Age: 6+ | Confectionery: Japan / Case: China

4. Zeon MS Choco BOX (ジオン公国軍MSチョコBOX)

A paper box adorned with Principality of Zeon Mobile Suit designs, containing six chocolates. The most affordable item in the lineup.

• Price: ¥1,080 (tax included) / 10 points
• Pre-order deadline: 28 December 2026
• Shipping: January 2027
• Best before: 16 June 2027
• Allergens: Milk, soy
• Contents: 6 chocolates
• Package size: approx. W150 × H142 × D30 mm
• Made in Japan

5. Sazabi Long Can (サザビーロング缶)

A tall, slim steel tin featuring Char’s imposing red Sazabi Mobile Suit from Char’s Counterattack. Contains seven chocolates.

• Price: ¥1,944 (tax included) / 19 points
• Pre-order deadline: 28 December 2026
• Shipping: January 2027
• Best before: 16 June 2027
• Allergens: Milk, soy
• Contents: 1 tin + 7 chocolates
• Tin size: approx. W95 × H215 × D30 mm (steel)
• Age: 6+ | Made in Japan

Important Notes

All five products are limited to 10 units per customer and will close for pre-order as soon as stock allocations are exhausted, regardless of the listed deadline. The products are also planned for general retail release at confectionery shops and supermarkets across Japan from mid-January 2027 — and may appear in stores before online pre-orders are shipped. Carry bags are not included.