Giant Robots Yokosuka Museum Review
1:1 scale Gundam drawn on the floor. This depiction was chosen deliberately as Gundam and other robots in anime are drawn in 2D, so they decided to depict some robots in full scale in a 2D format.
Tetsujin28 or Gigantor when it was a Tokusatsu or live action series.
Japan's mecha and giant robot anime are quite a thing. It is really popular in Japan and has caught some fandom across the globe. This exhibit in Yokohama focuses on Giant Robots that have had a central part in Japanese anime history. It starts from Tetsujin 28-go or Gigantor (1963) until early 2000's or so. The interviews at the last chapter talk about today's robots too.
Gigantor was the second robot anime TV series after the popular Astroboy by Osamu Tezuka and was the first giant robot anime. Hence, it was one of the main characters for this exhibit.
This is part of the Tetsujin28 or Gigantor area, a newer adaptation of the series geared towards adult viewership.
Of course, we have our beloved super robots like Mazinger Z (1972).
Miyatake Kazutaka's original exclusive art for the exhibit.
Miyatake Kazutaka was the mechanical designer for popular series including: Space Battleship Yamato, Reideen the Brave, and Eureka Seven. 
The exhibit ended in Yokosuka on April 7, 2024. Next exhibit starts from April 20 and ends June 16, 2024 at Takamatsu Art Museum in Kagawa Prefecture:
Then, Museum of Kyoto from July 6-September 1, 2024:
There's lots to do in Japan, but this can be a nice one to add to your itinerary:) Most content is in Japanese, so being able to read Japanese could help. Most of the area allows photos taken, so using your smart phone's translation feature may be a good idea too unlike other exhibits where photos may be forbidden.
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