Analysis: The Final Standings of the Worldwide Gundam General Election 2025
The results for the much-awaited Worldwide Gundam General Election 2025 are finally out, and the excitement among fans is just something else. This massive event was organised to celebrate the launch of the GUNDAM Official Website, giving fans across the globe a chance to pick their absolute favourite mobile suits. The voting phase kicked off on October 10th, and honestly, the response was mind-blowing. We are talking about more than 1.33 million valid votes coming in from different corners of the world, spanning 10 different languages.
Taking the top spot in the global rankings is none other than the iconic ν Gundam. Famous for its appearance in "Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack," this machine proved its timeless appeal by ranking first in both the Japanese and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) polls. It is clear that this Gundam holds a very special place in the hearts of veterans and new fans alike.
Breaking Down the Global Top 10
The competition was quite stiff, but the final list shows a great mix of classic and modern designs. Many people were happy to see that the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise continues to dominate the sci-fi genre with such variety. Here is how the top 10 played out globally:
- 1st Place: \ν Gundam
- 2nd Place: Wing Gundam Zero
- 3rd Place: Z Gundam
- 4th Place: Freedom Gundam
- 5th Place: Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam
- 6th Place: \∀ Gundam
- 7th Place: Gundam F91
- 8th Place: Strike Rouge
- 9th Place: Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex
- 10th Place: Gundam Aerial
It is interesting to note that three mobile suits from the "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" series made it into the top 10. This is likely due to the massive success of the recent movie version, which brought a lot of fresh attention to the SEED universe. Even Gundam Aerial from the latest series managed to squeeze into the 10th spot, showing that the newer generation of suits is also gaining ground.
Regional Preferences and Language Rankings
What makes this election really cool is seeing how different regions have different tastes. While the global winner was ν Gundam, the language-specific rankings told a different story. For English and Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) voters, Wing Gundam Zero (Endless Waltz) was the clear winner. Meanwhile, in Simplified Chinese and Korean rankings, Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam grabbed the first position.
Other notable regional winners included:
- Spanish: Gundam F91
- Italian: Gundam Barbatos Lupus Rex
- Thai: Strike Rouge
- French: Gundam Aerial
Special Awards and Unique Recognition
Apart from the main rankings, four special prizes were also given out to celebrate certain milestones in Mobile Suit Gundam history. The RX-78 Award went to Shining Gundam, which ranked 78th globally. Then there was the Mafty Award given to Gundam AGE-2 Dark Hound, which hit the 105th spot—a nice nod to Universal Century 0105, the era of the "Flash of Hathaway" films.
To celebrate the upcoming 47th anniversary of the franchise, the Gundam 47th Anniversary Award was given to the Gundam Ground Type. Lastly, the Neo-Netherlands Award was handed to the Neder Gundam, which surprisingly ranked 25th in the world, thanks to a huge push from dedicated fans.
For those who want to see the full list of rankings, you can visit the official special website. Also, the Gundam Channel on YouTube has released a special "Final Results Announcement Movie" which is worth a watch for any mecha enthusiast.
