Gundam Build Fighters 2013
What is Gundam Build Fighters?
Gundam Build Fighters is a television series that revolves around a Gunpla builder named Sei Iori, whose family runs a hobby shop in a small town. Sei's family business is a central aspect of his life, and he aspires to be a Gunpla Battle champion like his father.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 7, 2013
- Last aired
- Mar 25, 2015
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Osaka
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
- Updated
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Gundam Build Fighters is a television series that revolves around a Gunpla builder named Sei Iori, whose family runs a hobby shop in a small town. Sei's family business is a central aspect of his life, and he aspires to be a Gunpla Battle champion like his father. He possesses exceptional building skills but lacks the combat abilities to compete with other contestants. Sei's life changes when he meets a mysterious boy named Reiji, who helps him improve his confidence in participating in Gunpla Battles. Together, Sei and Reiji engage in battles, ultimately aiming to compete in a prestigious tournament.
Should you watch it?
“Two boys team up to master the art of Gunpla battles.”
- engaging hobby-focused storyline
- strong character development
- exciting battle sequences
- some repetitive battle patterns
- predictable tournament structure
you enjoy mecha anime with a focus on model building and friendly competition.
Suitable for teens and up, with mild competitive tension and no graphic content.
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Season 1 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sei and Reiji Mytharc Oct 7, 2013
- E2 The Crimson Comet Core Oct 14, 2013
- E3 Full Package Core Oct 21, 2013
- E4 Gunpla Idol Kirara Core Oct 28, 2013
- E5 The Strongest Builder Core Nov 4, 2013
- E6 A Reason to Battle Core Nov 11, 2013
- E7 World-Level Ability Core Nov 18, 2013
- E8 Encounters of Fighters Core Nov 25, 2013
- E9 Wings of Imagination Core Dec 2, 2013
- E10 The World Tournament Begins Core Dec 9, 2013
- E11 Battle Royal Core Dec 16, 2013
- E12 Discharge Core Dec 23, 2013
- E13 Battle Weapon Core Jan 6, 2014
- E14 Codename: C Core Jan 13, 2014
- E15 Fighter's Radiance Core Jan 20, 2014
- E16 Dad, We Meet Again? Core Jan 27, 2014
- E17 Model of the Heart Core Feb 3, 2014
- E18 Bloodhounds Core Feb 10, 2014
- E19 Astray's Blade Core Feb 17, 2014
- E20 Aila's Betrayal Core Feb 24, 2014
- E21 Amid the Glittering Particles Core Mar 3, 2014
- E22 Meijin vs. Meijin Core Mar 10, 2014
- E23 Gunpla Eve Core Mar 17, 2014
- E24 Dark Matter Mytharc Mar 24, 2014
- E25 Promise Mytharc Mar 31, 2014
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 The Boy Who Calls the Wind Mytharc Oct 8, 2014
- E2 Team Up, Try Fighters! Core Oct 15, 2014
- E3 Her Name Is Gyanko Core Oct 22, 2014
- E4 G-Muse Core Oct 29, 2014
- E5 Dream and Challenge in Your Heart Core Nov 5, 2014
- E6 Ruler of the Battlefield Core Nov 12, 2014
- E7 Straight-Assembly Shimon Core Nov 19, 2014
- E8 Upon This Shield Core Nov 26, 2014
- E9 Showdown at Solomon Core Dec 3, 2014
- E10 Gunpla Collection Core Dec 10, 2014
- E11 Nielsen Labs Core Dec 17, 2014
- E12 To Fly to the Future Core Dec 24, 2014
- E13 Beyond the Knuckle Core Dec 31, 2014
- E14 Worthy Rivals Core Jan 7, 2015
- E15 Reborn Try Fighters! Core Jan 14, 2015
- E16 Magnificent Shia Core Jan 21, 2015
- E17 Haunted Castle Trap Core Jan 28, 2015
- E18 Snibal-Drago-Gira Core Feb 4, 2015
- E19 Fateful Reunion Core Feb 11, 2015
- E20 Unbreakable Heart Mytharc Feb 18, 2015
- E21 Blue Wings Core Feb 25, 2015
- E22 Follow Your Heart Core Mar 4, 2015
- E23 Build Fighter Core Mar 11, 2015
- E24 Final Burst Mytharc Mar 18, 2015
- E25 Our Gunpla Mytharc Mar 25, 2015
Frequently asked questions
Is this series suitable for beginners to the Gundam franchise?
Yes, it's accessible to newcomers as it focuses on Gunpla building rather than complex Gundam lore.
What is the main appeal of the show?
The combination of detailed model building and strategic battles, along with the friendship between the main characters.
Are there a lot of fight scenes?
Yes, Gunpla battles are the central focus and occur regularly throughout the series.
Do I need to know about Gundam to understand this?
No prior Gundam knowledge is required as the series explains Gunpla and battles clearly.
Is the series more about building or battling?
It balances both elements, showing the building process and then using those models in battles.