The much-anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences, bringing with it a fresh "alternate history" storyline and a name that's as challenging to pronounce as it is memorable—allegedly "G-Queue-x". Along with this innovative narrative, fans can also look forward to an exciting new line of model kits. IGN's critic Juan Barquin has praised the series, calling it "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."
The influence of another monumental sci-fi series is evident in the credits of this new Gundam anime. GQuuuuuuX is helmed by director Kazuya Tsurumaki, co-director of End of Evangelion, and penned by Yoji Enokido, known for his work on classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as several episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The involvement of Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno adds even more excitement to the project, promising a thrilling journey ahead.
For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or catch up on the original series, here's everything you need to know:
Follow Amate Yuzuriha, a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony, as she gets 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 exclusively on Prime Video. Standalone Prime Video subscriptions are available for $7.99/month, or you can opt for a full Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99/month and includes Prime shipping benefits. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial.
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX initially premiered in Japan as a feature film comprising four episodes. Starting April 8, individual episodes will be released for North American viewers every Tuesday on Prime Video. While the total number of episodes remains uncertain, the recent Gundam: The Witch from Mercury had 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting series.
While alternate histories are not new to the Gundam universe, GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist where the Principle of Zeon secures the prototype Gundam, altering the course of the One Year War. Here's the official synopsis:
Amate Yuzuriha, a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony, finds her life changed when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan. Together, they become entangled in the world of illegal mobile suit dueling known as Clan Battle.
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With Zeon gaining the upper hand, GQuuuuuuX introduces unique Gundam designs, inspiring a range of model kits and figures available for preorder. Explore the full collection here.
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While GQuuuuuuX can be enjoyed independently, understanding the original history enhances the experience of its "alternative" narrative. You can stream the original Mobile Suit Gundam series and many other Gundam titles on Crunchyroll.
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