The highly anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences, bringing with it an inventive twist to the beloved franchise. This new series introduces an "alternate history" storyline that reimagines the iconic Gundam universe with a twist that's as intriguing as it is hard to pronounce—allegedly "G-Queue-x." In IGN's review of the theatrical release, critic Juan Barquin praises the series as "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, who co-directed End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido—a veteran writer known for classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as contributing to Neon Genesis Evangelion—the series also boasts the involvement of Hideaki Anno, the creator of Evangelion. With such a powerhouse team, fans can expect a thrilling journey through this alternate Gundam universe.
For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or catch up on the original series, here's a comprehensive guide on where to watch and what to expect.
How to Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX
Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student living in a peaceful space colony, finds her life turned upside down when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan. Drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle, Amate's journey is just beginning. You can catch the new Gundam show on Prime Video, which is a departure from the usual streaming platforms like Netflix or Crunchyroll. Standalone Prime Video subscriptions are available for $7.99/month, while an Amazon Prime membership, which includes Prime Video, costs $14.99/month and comes with additional benefits like Prime shipping. New subscribers can also take advantage of a 30-day free trial.
Episode Release Dates
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX 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 exact number of episodes remains uncertain, the recent Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, had 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on the episode count.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
Alternative histories are no stranger to the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX takes it a step further by imagining a world where the Principle of Zeon secures the prototype Gundam instead of Amuro and the Earth Federation. Here's the official synopsis:
Amate Yuzuriha is a high school student living peacefully in a space colony floating in outer space. When she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate 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 of GQuuuuuuX has inspired a range of new model kits and figures, reflecting the unique Gundam designs in this new world. You can 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 on its own, understanding the original Gundam history enhances the experience of this alternate timeline. You can watch the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime, 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
