Mobile Suit Gundam Ichiban Kuji Rubber Charms Go Viral for Hilarious Character Faces

The "Facial Expression Rubber Charms" featured in the upcoming "Ichiban Kuji Mobile Suit Gundam UNIVERSAL CENTURY SAGA2" lottery, scheduled for release on October 3, 2026, are drawing massive attention on social media.

The rubber charms in this upcoming Ichiban Kuji lineup consist of eight designs capturing iconic and delightfully absurd facial expressions from memorable scenes throughout the successive Mobile Suit Gundam series. Fans are particularly captivated by the exquisite choice of moments, which include Quattro Vajeena saying, "So this is youth?"; Amuro Ray saying, "There is nothing that makes me happier than this"; Kamille Bidan saying, "I'll fix you!"; and even Paptimus Scirocco being hit by the Zeta Gundam's wave rider crash (often referred to by fans as the "watermelon bar" attack).

On X (formerly Twitter), comments have been pouring in, such as: "I want the 'So this is youth...' charm way too much," "The selection is pure genius," and "I want to dangle this charm everywhere and say 'So this is youth' in various situations." Because buyers can choose their preferred items rather than getting them entirely at random, excitement is building among fans eager to snipe their favorite character's expression or aim for a complete collection.

Packed with famous quotes and infamous expressions alike, these rubber charms are practically guaranteed to spark a fierce scramble on release day.

The context

Ichiban Kuji is a popular nationwide lottery system in Japan operated by BANDAI SPIRITS, where customers purchase tickets at convenience stores, hobby shops, and online to win various guaranteed prizes ranging from figures to small merchandise. "Mobile Suit Gundam UNIVERSAL CENTURY SAGA2" focuses on the core timeline of the Gundam franchise, known as the Universal Century. The featured quotes and scenes—such as Quattro's "So this is youth?" and Kamille's rage—are legendary among anime fans, frequently referenced as memes within the community for their dramatic context.

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