The long-awaited Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American viewers, bringing with it an exciting new "alternate history" storyline and the notoriously tricky-to-pronounce name (supposedly "G-Queue-x"). Accompanying the series is a fresh line of model kits that fans are eager to get their hands on. In his review of the theatrical release, IGN critic Juan Barquin praised the series as "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, who co-directed 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, the series also boasts contributions from Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno. With such a powerhouse team, fans can expect a truly unique take on the Gundam universe.
For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or catch up on the original series, here’s all the information you need:
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 illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle after meeting a war refugee named Nyaan. You can catch this new Gundam show on Prime Video, which is not available on Netflix or Crunchyroll. Standalone Prime Video subscriptions are priced at $7.99/month, but they are also included in Amazon Prime memberships, which cost $14.99/month and offer Prime shipping benefits. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime.
Episode Release Dates
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX initially premiered in Japan as a feature film containing four individual episodes. Starting April 8, North American viewers can watch new episodes every Tuesday on Prime Video. While the total number of episodes remains uncertain, the most recent Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, had 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting new series.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
Alternative histories are not new to the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist where the Principle of Zeon acquires the prototype Gundam instead of Amuro and the Earth Federation. The official synopsis reads:
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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In this alternate world where Zeon gains a strategic advantage in the One Year War, unique Gundam designs have emerged. Fans can already preorder a wide range of model kits and figures inspired by the new series. Check out 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 knowledge of the Gundam series, understanding the original history enhances the appreciation of the "alternative" narrative. 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
