One unexpected anime is gearing up to reach a milestone and become one of the longest-running in the history of the industry.

Mobile Suit Gundam is one of the longest-running mecha anime series, spanning dozens of series, games, model kits, and more.

As, too, is its series, which is set to hit the landmark of 1,150 episodes and is one of the longest-running anime still on the air. Whoopi Goldberg Says ‘I Stand Behind’ Carrie Underwood and ...