This is dedicated to my Pars and Cuzn, who are HUGE Fans of the Anime Tour de Force :: Mobile Suit Gundam. 2009 marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the anime series. And there are celebrations and commemorations – Everywhere. But how poplar is Gundam really? Well, POP to the YOU LAR.

Hidden in the enclaves of Kobe’s Chuo Ward lies Axis. Dubbed simply, the Gundam Bar, Axis boasts hella (300+) Gundam models and cocktails named after popular characters. If that doesn’t look like a popular brand to you, then well, I don’t know what to tell you. Man, I need a drink. Now about booking that flight to Nihon…

[via Mainichi]