The highly anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally made its debut for North American viewers. This latest installment in the iconic Gundam franchise brings a fresh "alternate history" storyline that redefines the Gundam universe. The series' name, humorously dubbed "G-Queue-x," promises a challenging yet thrilling experience for fans. In his review of the theatrical release, IGN's Juan Barquin praised GQuuuuuuX as "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."
The creative team behind GQuuuuuuX includes some of the biggest names in anime. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for his work on 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 series' anticipation.
For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or catch up on the original Gundam 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, finds her life transformed 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 watch the new Gundam series 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 take advantage of a 30-day free trial.
Episode Release Dates
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX initially premiered in Japan as a feature film comprising four 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 undisclosed, recent Gundam series like The Witch from Mercury featured 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on this article as more information becomes available.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
Alternative histories are no stranger to the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist: 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 transformed 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 Zeon's advantage in the One Year War has inspired a range of unique Gundam designs. Numerous model kits and figures inspired by 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 this alternate narrative. You can stream the original Mobile Suit Gundam series, 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
