The much-anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences. This new installment in the iconic Gundam series introduces an "alternate history" storyline and a name that's notoriously tricky to say (reportedly pronounced "G-Queue-x"). Accompanying the series is a fresh line of model kits that fans are eager to get their hands on. In IGN's review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, critic Juan Barquin praised it as "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."
The influence of another legendary sci-fi series is evident in the credits of the new Gundam anime. GQuuuuuuX is directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, co-director of End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido, a veteran writer known for classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The involvement of Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno adds an extra layer of excitement, promising an intriguing direction for the series.
For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or catch up on the original Gundam 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, finds her life transformed when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan. This encounter draws her into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. You can stream the new Gundam show on Prime Video, which offers standalone subscriptions starting at $7.99/month, or as part of a general Amazon Prime membership for $14.99/month, which also includes Prime shipping benefits. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial.
Episode Release Dates
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX initially premiered in Japan as a feature film containing four individual episodes. Starting April 8, individual episodes will be available to North American viewers on Prime Video every Tuesday. While the exact number of episodes remains uncertain, the most recent Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, featured 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting release.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
Alternative histories are not new to the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX presents a significant twist: the Principle of Zeon acquires the prototype Gundam instead of Amuro and the Earth Federation. Here’s the official synopsis of the series:
Amate Yuzuriha is a high school student living peacefully in a space colony. When she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle.
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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In this alternate reality where Zeon gains the ultimate advantage in the One Year War, the resulting Gundam designs are unique and striking. A variety of model kits and figures inspired by the new series are available for preorder. Check out the full collection here.
Where to Watch the Original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime
Mobile Suit Gundam
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While you can enjoy GQuuuuuuX without prior Gundam knowledge, understanding the original history can enhance your appreciation of the "alternative" narrative. You can watch the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime and 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
