If you’ve been browsing online hobby shops or scrolling through Gunpla Twitter, you may have stumbled across a listing that looks slightly different from the standard releases. It usually reads something like (often appearing in search results as %5BExtra Quality%5D due to URL encoding).
In 2018, the Gundam franchise launched Gundam Build Divers . While it succeeded in selling plastic model kits (Gunpla), many older fans felt the story lacked the tension and emotional depth of classic Gundam series. Gunpla battles took place in a virtual reality MMORPG called Gunpla Battle Nexus Online (GBN), where no real damage occurred.
Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise is a standout in the Build subseries: warm, inventive, and surprisingly thoughtful. It captures the joy of model-building and the camaraderie of online communities while delivering compelling mecha action and satisfying character arcs. Highly recommended for fans of Gundam and anyone who appreciates stories about creativity and connection.
: Originally streamed as an ONA on the Gundam Channel (YouTube), then later broadcast on TV. Total Episodes : 26 episodes split across two seasons.
The protagonists believe they are playing a special hidden mission within GBN.