Citywalk荃新天地｜《Mobile Suit Gundam Wing》 30th Anniversary 《KYUBI X MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Christmas 2025》 Pop-up Store Coming to Citywalk

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This Christmas, Citywalk will transform into a must-visit pilgrimage site for trendsetters and anime enthusiasts in Hong Kong, presenting two major themed events that perfectly blend cutting-edge trends with passionate anime. Get ready for a Christmas celebration filled with surprises and memorable moments!

KYUBI, a local original fashion brand, has consistently launched a range of popular collaborative series, creating a frenzy among shoppers. This Christmas, KYUBI is partnering for the first time with Bandai, a renowned Japanese toy manufacturer, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the classic Mobile Suit Gundam Wing series. They will be releasing a limited-edition collaborative collection and hosting the 《KYUBI X MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Christmas 2025》 event at Citywalk Phase 1. The event will offer various Hong Kong-exclusive fashion items, peripheral products, and toys. The venue will feature multiple immersive photo spots, including a visually stunning 4-meter-tall Wing Gundam Zero (EW) super-giant backdrop and a 1.8-meter-tall, stylish Gundam RX-78-2, Wing Gundam Zero (EW), and Gundam Deathscythe Hell (EW) with smoke and lighting effects. Additionally, the event will recreate the exclusive scenes of Heero Yuy, Duo Maxwell, and other Gundam pilots from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, inviting visitors to step into the passionate world of Gundam. Apart from the highly anticipated KYUBI X MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM collaborative series making its Hong Kong debut, the event will also offer Bandai Gundam model toys, expected to spark a shopping frenzy! A KYUBI pop-up store will be simultaneously open on the underground floor of the mall, featuring the sought-after KYUBI Charm series, showcasing KYUBI's consistent "Have A Young Heart" brand philosophy.

Citywalk Phase 2 will collaborate with Tong Li Publishing (Hong Kong) to present the "Tong Li Christmas Anime Festival," gathering multiple popular anime works to ignite the city's anime fever! In addition to the Tong Li pop-up store offering anime peripheral products, there will be multiple themed photo spots featuring a rotation of popular anime characters, including the mischievous Anya, stylish Yor, and charming Lloyd from SPY×FAMILY; the brave Tanjiro and Nezuko from Demon Slayer; the perfectly in-sync duo of Hinata Shoyo and Kageyama Tobio from Haikyu!!; and the hilarious duo of Shin-chan and Shiro from Crayon Shin-chan. During the event, a variety of exciting programs will be held, such as autograph sessions with popular authors, sharing sessions with illustrators, anime original markets, Cosplay photo exhibitions/local original replica manga exhibitions and meet-and-greet events, winter performances by Japanese idols, Christmas musicals, and live performances of anime songs. On December 14, Chen Mou, the author of the renowned local manga Fire Phoenix, will be present for an autograph session, allowing fans to interact with their idol up close. On December 24 and 25, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the mall will host Hong Kong's first-ever "Anime Music Party," featuring professional DJs spinning anime music and creating an immersive atmosphere for an otaku Christmas party. Don't miss out on these fantastic events!

Citywalk Phase 1 - A Must-Visit for Gundam Fans! 4-Meter-Tall Wing Gundam Zero (EW) Backdrop and 1.8-Meter-Tall Gundam RX-78-2, Wing Gundam Zero (EW), and Gundam Deathscythe Hell (EW)

As an immortal classic in the hearts of countless fans, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. During the Christmas period, it will break the mold by collaborating with the popular fashion brand KYUBI. From December 5, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the 《KYUBI X MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Christmas 2025》 event will be held in the atrium of Citywalk Phase 1, transporting visitors to the universe of Gundam. The venue will feature multiple immersive themed photo spots, with the central focus being a lunar scene that will make visitors feel like Gundam pilots in the weightless outer space, capturing stylish photos that are exclusive to Gundam fans!

A star attraction is the stunning 4-meter-tall Wing Gundam Zero (EW) super-giant backdrop, a must-see for all Gundam fans! The five popular characters from the anime - Heero Yuy, Duo Maxwell, Trowa Barton, Quatre Raberba Winner, and Chang Wufei - will also gather at the mall, giving fans a chance to get up close and pose alongside their beloved characters, reliving classic moments and fully immersing themselves in the passionate world of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.

The event will also showcase 1.8-meter-tall statues of the Wing Gundam Zero (EW) and Gundam Deathscythe Hell (EW) with smoke and lighting effects. The Gundam Deathscythe Hell (EW) wields its signature beam scythe, presenting a sharp and authentic pose with full marks for coolness. The Wing Gundam Zero (EW), with its iconic white wings, boasts finely detailed lines. Additionally, the event will recreate the classic Gundam RX-78-2 model, skillfully combined with Christmas decorations, seamlessly blending the legendary Gundam with a festive ambiance to craft a unique holiday scene. Bandai Gundam model toys will also be available for purchase, expected to spark a shopping frenzy!

Gundam RX-78-2 Pop-up Store - Must-Grab Hong Kong-Exclusive Fashion Items, Peripheral Products, and Toys

In addition to the photo spots, 《KYUBI X MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Christmas 2025》 will exclusively offer various Hong Kong-limited KYUBI X MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM-themed products, featuring two major hit series - Mobile Suit Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. The designs seamlessly blend the passion of anime with daily wear, including T-shirts, handbags, and ornaments. Special recommendations include the limited-edition collaborative skateboard and art toys, with a global limited release. Gundam and KYUBI fans should seize this opportunity to add these items to their collections! The venue will also feature a giant-sized Heero Yuy-themed photo spot, where visitors can purchase the KYUBI X MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM series' metal collectible ornaments. These ornaments boast exquisite and eye-catching designs, complemented by transparent display cases and detachable leather straps, making them highly collectible items that will delight both trendsetters and anime enthusiasts.

KYUBI Pop-up Store Welcomes Visitors with the KYUBI Mascot

Additionally, a KYUBI pop-up store will be open simultaneously on the underground floor of Citywalk Phase 1, offering the sought-after KYUBI Charm series. Crafted with 3D metal casting, each KYUBI Charm showcases intricate details, embodying KYUBI's consistent "Have A Young Heart" brand philosophy. Fans eager to complete their KYUBI collaborative series collections shouldn't miss this opportunity!

Citywalk Phase 2 - "Tong Li Christmas Anime Festival" Presents the Latest Popular Anime and Exclusive Peripheral Products

This Christmas, Citywalk joins forces with Tong Li Publishing (Hong Kong) to present the highly anticipated "Tong Li Christmas Anime Festival" from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, in the atrium of Citywalk Phase 2. The event will bring together multiple popular anime works, seamlessly blending anime passion with Christmas cheer and providing a memorable festival for Hong Kong's anime enthusiasts.

The Tong Li pop-up store will offer a range of popular manga and peripheral products, covering both classic and latest releases. The manga and product themes include SPY×FAMILY, Demon Slayer BOXSET, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu Academy, Gachiakuta BOXSET, Naruto: Collector's Edition, Haikyu!!, Attack on Titan, The Executioner and Her Way of Life, BLUE LOCK, Lonely Rock!, Fragtime, Octonooki's Original Sin, The Kindaichi Case Files, Chibi Maruko-chan, Crayon Shin-chan, Hamtaro, and local originals such as Fire Phoenix, Chain of Hearts, Bibi Forest, and more. The pop-up store will also offer a plethora of venue-limited merchandise, providing anime enthusiasts with an excellent opportunity to expand their collections. Must-buy items include the globally launched, highly collectible Fire Phoenix Limited Edition Commemorative Watch and the "Three Heroes Visit" venue-limited standee, SHOHORIKU's "Alloy Golden Hero" series (first batch available at the venue, second batch available for pre-order at the venue), exclusive priority sales of The Executioner and Her Way of Life merchandise, "Death Note Werewolf" and "Haikyu!!" board games, and GC x ANIME "Mobile Suit Gundam POKER" available for pre-order at the venue. Don't forget to seize these shopping opportunities! During the event, there will be different COSPLAY themes each week, and anime enthusiasts who COSPLAY as the theme characters of the week will enjoy an 88% discount at checkout!

Throughout the event, there will be an anime original market gathering local creators to sell their unique original works, as well as a film camera and photography sharing session to introduce film photography basics and peripheral product sales. Popular authors will be present for autograph sessions on December 14, including Chen Mou, author of Fire Phoenix, and Walker, author of Chain of Hearts. Bibi Forest author Chen Xiaoqiu will also hold autograph sessions and children's manga workshops on December 26 and January 1, teaching children how to draw manga. Additionally, well-loved illustrators will demonstrate their skills and interact with fans face-to-face. Different days will feature Cosplay photo exhibitions and surprise appearances by mysterious Cosplayers, providing interactive photo opportunities and keeping the festive spirit alive throughout the anime-filled Christmas celebration. Visitors will be immersed in the unique charm where anime and holiday cheer intertwine.

Popular Anime Christmas Photo Spots Spreading Holiday Cheer

The atrium of Citywalk Phase 2 will feature multiple meticulously designed photo spots, allowing visitors to celebrate Christmas with their beloved characters! In the SPY×FAMILY Christmas-themed scene, the mischievous Anya, stylish Yor, and charming Lloyd will make a joint appearance, complemented by dazzling Christmas decorations for a festive ambiance. The venue will also showcase a rotation of themed character standees, including popular characters from Fire Phoenix, Demon Slayer, Haikyu!!, Crayon Shin-chan, Lonely Rock!, Chain of Hearts, Bibi Forest, and more, offering visitors a chance to pose alongside their favorite characters and creating lasting memories. This winter, the venue is destined to become a must-visit pilgrimage site for anime enthusiasts!

Multiple Japanese Idol Groups Perform on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day - Hong Kong's First-Ever AnimePop Party at a Shopping Mall

To ignite the city's Christmas anime fever, the anime festival will feature a themed stage, inviting multiple Japanese idol groups to perform and hold meet-and-greet events every weekend. Fans will have the opportunity to interact and take photos with their favorite idols up close! The lineup includes members of the Japanese female idol group "Otome Shin Dream" - Maho, Ali, and Rinka; the talented duo "Hizuki x Kuyumi"; and more, delivering energetic and captivating performances. On December 24, Christmas Eve, and December 25, Christmas Day, the mall will host Hong Kong's first-ever "Anime Music Party," with professional DJs spinning nonstop anime hits from different eras. Before the two-day party, there will be performances by "Seeklight Music" (making their mall debut) with a Christmas musical and a piano performance of anime songs, creating an immersive anime music party. Anime enthusiasts will be able to revel in a warm and passionate otaku Christmas night alongside their fellow fans. On December 28, a guitar competition themed around the popular manga Lonely Rock! will be held, inviting guitarists to showcase their skills and relive the rocking spirit of the manga. Don't miss out on the exciting lineup of programs!

Citywalk 2025 Christmas Promotion Activities:

《KYUBI X MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM Christmas 2025》
Date: December 5, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm (TBC)
Venue: Citywalk Phase 1 Upper G/F Atrium
Content:
l Exclusive release of various Hong Kong-limited KYUBI X MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM-themed fashion items, peripheral products, and toys

l 4-meter-tall Wing Gundam Zero (EW) super-giant backdrop

l 1.8-meter-tall Gundam RX-78-2, Wing Gundam Zero (EW), and Gundam Deathscythe Hell (EW) with smoke and lighting effects

l Release of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary metal collectible ornaments

l Sale of Bandai Gundam model toys

KYUBI Pop-up Store
Date: December 5, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm (TBC)
Venue: Citywalk Phase 1 Underground Floor (near Mannings)
Content: Sale of the sought-after KYUBI Charms collaborative series

Tong Li Christmas Anime Festival
Date: November 29, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Time: 12:00 nn - 8:00 pm (Extended to 10:00 pm on special dates)
Venue: Citywalk Phase 2 Upper G/F Atrium
Content: Constant activities and exhibition areas (continuously held during the event period)

l Tong Li Pop-up Store - Hot-selling manga and peripheral products from multiple popular and latest anime series, BOXSETs

l Themed character photo spots

l Cosplay photo exhibitions / Local original replica manga exhibitions

l Anime original market (December 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026) (Tentative)

l Film camera and photography sharing session

Specific Date Activity Schedule:

l December 5 (Friday) & December 12 (Friday): "Death Note Werewolf" board game priority trial

l December 14 (Sunday): Autograph sessions with popular authors (Fire Phoenix author Chen Mou and Chain of Hearts author Walker)

l December 24 (Wednesday) Christmas Eve: Hong Kong's first-ever AnimePop Party and "Seeklight Music" Christmas musical

l December 25 (Thursday) Christmas Day: Hong Kong's first-ever AnimePop Party and live performance of anime songs on the piano

l December 26 (Friday) and January 1 (Thursday): Bibi Forest Parent-Child Painting Class (guided by author Chen Xiaoqiu)

l December 28 (Sunday): Lonely Rock! "Small Lonely" Guitar Competition

l Every weekend: Performances by Japanese female idol groups, including "Otome Shin Dream" members Maho, Ali, and Rinka, and the talented duo "Hizuki x Kuyumi", among others