Gundam just beat Dragon Ball and One Piece in new Bandai Namco report
Gundam has surpassed Dragon Ball and One Piece as Bandai Namco’s highest-revenue anime franchise, according to the company’s latest financial highlights. The mobile suit franchise generated approximately 254.3 billion yen in revenue, nearly double the earnings of One Piece (139.3 billion yen) and Dragon Ball (138.0 billion yen).
The milestone represents the most revenue ever generated by the Gundam franchise and marks the highest-performing intellectual property in Bandai Namco’s entire portfolio. The company’s strategic investment in the Gundam brand across multiple media and merchandising channels has paid significant dividends, demonstrating the franchise’s enduring popularity and commercial appeal globally.
This financial success reflects Gundam’s strong position in the anime and entertainment landscape, built on decades of loyal fanbase engagement and continuous multimedia expansion including anime series, films, video games, and merchandise.