The much-anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences. This new installment in the Gundam franchise offers an "alternate history" storyline, a challenging-to-pronounce name (allegedly “G-Queue-x”), and an exciting new range of model kits. IGN's critic Juan Barquin has praised the series in his review of the theatrical release, calling it “exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve.”
The influence of another iconic sci-fi series is evident in the credits of this new Gundam anime. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, co-director of End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido, known for classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as several episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion, alongside the creator of Evangelion, Hideaki Anno, the series promises to be a thrilling addition to the franchise.
For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or to catch up on the original series, here's everything you need to know:
How to Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX
Amate Yuzuriha, a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony, is drawn into the world of illegal mobile suit dueling known as Clan Battle after meeting a war refugee named Nyaan. You can stream the new Gundam series on Prime Video, which offers standalone subscriptions starting at $7.99/month. Prime Video is also included in general Amazon Prime memberships, priced at $14.99/month, which come with additional benefits like Prime shipping. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial.
Episode Release Dates
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX initially premiered in Japan as a feature film comprising four episodes. Starting April 8, individual episodes will be available to North American viewers on Prime Video every Tuesday. While the total number of episodes remains uncertain, the most recent Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, had 12 episodes per season. This article will be updated with any new information as it becomes available.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
Alternative histories are nothing new to the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist where the Principle of Zeon gains control of the prototype Gundam instead of Amuro and the Earth Federation. Here is the official synopsis of the series:
Amate Yuzuriha, a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony, is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle after meeting a war refugee named Nyaan.
New GQuuuuuuX Model Kits and Figures
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX - #4 Red Gundam HG 1/144 Model Kit
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX - #2 Police Zaku HG 1/144 Model Kit
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX - #6 Light-Type Guncannon HG 1/144 Model Kit
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Amate Yuzuriha (Machu) Figure-Rise Standard Model Kit
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The alternate history where Zeon secures the ultimate advantage in the One Year War has led to unique Gundam designs. Numerous model kits and figures inspired by the new series are already available for preorder. You can explore the full collection here.
Where to Watch the Original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime
Mobile Suit Gundam
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While GQuuuuuuX can be enjoyed without prior Gundam knowledge, understanding the original history enhances the experience of the alternative timeline. You can watch the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime, as well as most other Gundam series, on Crunchyroll.
Gundam GQuuuuuuX Characters and Voice Cast
Amate Yuzuriha voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa
Nyaan voiced by Yui Ishikawa
Shuji Itō voiced by Simba Tsuchiya
Challia Bull voiced by Shinji Kawada
Char Aznable voiced by Shin Yuuki
Xavier Olivette voiced by Seiichiro Yamashita
Comoli Harcourt voiced by Akane Fujita
Annqi voiced by Mariya Ise
Jezzi voiced by Yukitoshi Tokumoto
Nabu voiced by Shoya Chiba
Kaine voiced by Yuusuke Nagano
HARO voiced by Rie Kugimiya
Pomeranian voiced by Kosuke Echigoya
Denim voiced by Goto Kousuke
Dren voiced by Takeda Taichi
