# Bandai anime events in Mexico City

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bandai-anime-events-in-mexico-city
> Updated: 2026-07-28T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late June 2026, Bandai announced the launch of its Ichiban Kuji lottery and accompanying Gashapon capsule toys at the PikaShop retail outlet in Mexico City, marking a direct retail push for Japanese collectible products.

A month later, Bandai Namco expanded its presence with the third Gundam Summer Event 2026, a free‑entry festival held at Frontón Bucareli from 21‑23 August. The three‑day program featured exclusive GUNPLA kits, live streams, workshops, and a Gundam × Hatsune Miku collaboration, drawing thousands of fans and underscoring the growing popularity of Japanese anime culture in the region.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-28: Bandai Namco's Gundam Summer Event 2026 to be held in Mexico City

Bandai Namco's free Gundam Summer Event 2026 runs Aug 21‑23 at Frontón Bucareli in Mexico City, featuring exclusive GUNPLA kits, workshops, Gashapon, and a Gundam × Miku collaboration, drawing over 6,000 fans.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bandai-namcos-gundam-summer-event-2026-to-be-held-in-mexico-city

### 2026-06-30: Bandai launches Ichiban Kuji and Gashapon at Mexico City's PikaShop

Bandai opened a new Ichiban Kuji and Gashapon venue at PikaShop's 404 Fan Club in Mexico City, featuring 78 anime‑licensed capsules and limited‑edition figure draws for collectors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bandai-launches-ichiban-kuji-and-gashapon-at-mexico-citys-pikashop

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Cite as: Bandai anime events in Mexico City. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bandai-anime-events-in-mexico-city