The highly anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences. This new installment in the Gundam series introduces an "alternate history" storyline that promises to be both inventive and captivating. The series, which some playfully call "G-Queue-x" due to its challenging name, also brings with it an exciting new line of model kits. IGN's critic, Juan Barquin, praised the theatrical release, stating that GQuuuuuuX is "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."
The creative team behind GQuuuuuuX includes some heavy hitters from the anime world. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for co-directing End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido, whose portfolio boasts classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as contributions to Neon Genesis Evangelion. The involvement of Hideaki Anno, the creator of Evangelion, further elevates the anticipation for where this series will take its viewers.
If you're eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or want to revisit 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 thrilling yet illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. You can catch this exciting new Gundam show on Prime Video, which offers a standalone subscription for $7.99/month or is included with a general Amazon Prime membership at $14.99/month. New subscribers can also enjoy a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime.
Episode Release Dates
Originally premiered in Japan as a feature film containing four episodes, Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX will be available to North American viewers on Prime Video starting April 8, with new episodes released every Tuesday. While the exact number of episodes remains undisclosed, fans can expect a similar format to the recent The Witch from Mercury, which had 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting series.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
While alternative histories are not new to the Gundam universe, 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 thrilling yet 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 GQuuuuuuX leads to unique Gundam designs, inspiring a wide range of model kits and figures available for preorder. Explore the full collection here.
Where to Watch the Original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime
Mobile Suit Gundam
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For those looking to dive into the original Gundam series, or any other Gundam series, Crunchyroll offers a comprehensive library of Gundam content. Understanding the original history can enhance the enjoyment of GQuuuuuuX's alternative narrative.
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
