Kobe in Japan is going to be the home of a massive Gigantor statue! The hulking figure will be 18 feet tall and 70 tons heavy to boot. Estimated cost: ¥135 million, which makes about $1.09 million. Those Japs sure have lots of money!
Kobe will also simultaneously commemorate the life of Mitsuteru Yokoyama, the creator of the original Gigantor manga series. Gigantor then appeared in a 1963 anime series and in 2005, in live-action! The movie was made in Japan, which is probably why I’ve never heard of it.
Regardless, the might of Gigantor shall finally manifest itself as a great statue!
[Via Engadget]
I know this sounds ridiculous, but this makes me want to visit Japan:!:
Protip: some people find the word “Jap” offensive.