The much-anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally made its way to North American audiences, bringing with it an innovative "alternate history" storyline and a name that's a tongue-twister (allegedly pronounced “G-Queue-x”). Accompanying the series is a fresh array of model kits. In an IGN review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, critic Juan Barquin praises the series as “exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve.”
The new Gundam series bears the unmistakable influence of another giant in the sci-fi genre, evident in its credits. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, co-director of End of Evangelion, and penned by Yoji Enokido, the writer behind classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion, the creative team is rounded out by none other than Evangelion's creator, Hideaki Anno. With such a powerhouse team, the series promises an exciting journey.
For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or catch up on the original Gundam series, here's all the essential information you'll 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 changed when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan. This encounter draws her into the world of Clan Battle, an illegal mobile suit dueling sport. You can stream the new Gundam series exclusively on Prime Video. Standalone Prime Video subscriptions are available for $7.99/month, while general Amazon Prime memberships, which include Prime shipping benefits, cost $14.99/month. New subscribers can also 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 uncertain, the recent Gundam: The Witch from Mercury had 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on episode counts and release schedules.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
Alternative histories have been explored in the Gundam universe before, but GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist: the Principle of Zeon acquiring the prototype Gundam instead of Amuro and the Earth Federation. Here’s the official synopsis of the new show:
Amate Yuzuriha, a high-school student in a space colony, meets a war refugee named Nyaan and is drawn 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 where Zeon gains a significant advantage in the One Year War leads to unique Gundam designs. A wide range of model kits and figures inspired by the new series are available for preorder. You can explore the full collection here.
Where to Watch the Original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime
Mobile Suit Gundam
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While you can enjoy GQuuuuuuX without prior Gundam knowledge, understanding the original history enhances the experience of this "alternative" narrative. The original Gundam series, along with most other Gundam titles, is available 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
