Alright, so yesterday I was trying to figure out the best time to catch the Unicorn Gundam light show in Odaiba, you know, the one that transforms? Figured I’d jot down what I did, maybe it’ll help someone else out.
First thing I did, naturally, was hit up Google. Just typed in “Unicorn Gundam schedule” and a bunch of sites popped up. A lot of them were kinda old or didn’t have super clear info. So, I had to dig a bit.
Pro-tip: Don’t just rely on the first result. Scroll down, check a few different sources, especially if they’re official-looking or recent blog posts.
Anyway, after sifting through some junk, I found a couple of sites that seemed to have the right info. They mentioned the Unicorn Gundam has multiple shows throughout the day. Cool, but what times specifically?
That’s where it got a bit trickier. One site said there were shows every hour, another said every two hours. Sheesh! So, I decided to go straight to the source. I looked for the official DiverCity Tokyo Plaza website, the place where the Gundam is.
Finally, I found their schedule page! Turns out, it wasn’t exactly hourly or bi-hourly. They have a few different “performances” throughout the day:
- Some short transformation sequences
- And a longer, more elaborate show with video projections at night
I was aiming for the night show, obviously. Who wants to see a Gundam transform in broad daylight when you can have it all lit up with cool projections?
The website listed the specific times for the day I was planning to go. It was something like 7:00 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM.
Important! This changes depending on the time of year and sometimes even special events, so always check the official site close to your travel date.
Okay, so I had the times locked down. Now, I had to figure out how early to get there. I’d heard it can get crowded, especially for the night show. I decided to play it safe and get there about 30 minutes before the first show I was targeting (7:00 PM).
Good thing I did! By 6:30 PM, there was already a decent crowd gathering. Not shoulder-to-shoulder packed, but definitely a good number of people. Managed to snag a pretty decent viewing spot, though.
Another tip: Weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends. Keep that in mind when planning your trip.
The show itself? Totally worth it! The transformation is awesome, and the projections at night really add to the experience. Definitely a must-see if you’re a Gundam fan (or even just looking for a cool photo op).
So, yeah, that’s how I figured out the Unicorn Gundam show times. Basically, a mix of online research, checking the official website, and showing up a little early to beat the crowds. Hope that helps!
