The Japan finals of the 12th Gunpla Builders World Cup (GBWC, Gunpla World Cup), a contest to determine the world's best Gunpla (plastic model) builders from the Gundam anime series, were held on December 14th at Gundam Base Tokyo (Koto-ku, Tokyo). It was announced that Hikonatsu's "Beyond The AXIZ" won the U-20 course for ages 15 and over and 20 and was selected to represent Japan. The diorama was a unique interpretation of the Sazabi's sortie scene.
GBWC is an international competition that began in 2011, where participants compete in Gunpla construction, painting skills, and ideas. There are three courses: U-14 for ages 6 and over, under 14, U-20 for ages 15 and over, under 20, and OVER-21 for ages 21 and over, and the competition is held in 16 countries and regions, including Japan, Australia, Canada, Europe & the Middle East, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, mainland China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the UK, the US, and Vietnam.
From May onwards, regional tournaments will be held in each area to select representatives. Each representative will compete in the world tournament finals to be held on February 22, 2025.
