The eagerly awaited Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences, bringing with it a fresh "alternate history" storyline, a name that's challenging to pronounce (reportedly “G-Queue-x”), and a new line of model kits. In IGN's review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, critic Juan Barquin praises the series as “exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve.”
The influence of another major sci-fi series is evident in the credits of this new Gundam anime. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, co-director of End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido, known for his work on classics such as FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, along with scripts for Neon Genesis Evangelion, and featuring contributions from Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno, GQuuuuuuX promises to be a thrilling addition to the Gundam universe.
If you're eager to watch new episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or want to 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, is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle after meeting a war refugee named Nyaan. You can stream the new Gundam show on Prime Video, which is not available on Netflix or Crunchyroll. Standalone Prime Video subscriptions start at $7.99/month, but are included in general Amazon Prime memberships, which cost $14.99/month and include Prime shipping benefits. Amazon Prime also offers a 30-day free trial for new subscribers.
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 is unknown, the most recent Gundam anime, The Witch from Mercury, included 12 episodes per season. This article will be updated with any new developments.
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. Here's the official synopsis of the new show:
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 a world where Zeon secures the ultimate advantage in the One Year War, unique Gundam designs emerge. Numerous 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 experience, understanding the original history enhances the appreciation of the "alternative" narrative. You can watch the original Gundam anime and 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
