The much-anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences, bringing with it an intriguing "alternate history" storyline and a name that's quite the tongue-twister (reportedly pronounced "G-Queue-x"). Alongside the new series, fans can look forward to a fresh line of model kits. In his review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, IGN's Juan Barquin praised the series as "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."
The new Gundam anime showcases the influence of another iconic sci-fi series through its creative team. 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 episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion, the series also boasts contributions from Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno. With such a powerhouse team, the potential for groundbreaking storytelling is immense.
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 changed 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 watch 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 at $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 recent Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, featured 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on episode counts and release schedules.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
Alternative histories are no strangers to the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist where the Principle of Zeon acquires 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. This encounter draws her 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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The alternate history of Zeon's advantage in the One Year War has inspired a range of unique Gundam designs. Numerous model kits and figures based on the new series are available for preorder. 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 independently, understanding the original Gundam history enhances the experience of its alternative narrative. You can watch the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime, along with 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
