The highly anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences, bringing with it an "alternate history" storyline, a challenging-to-pronounce name (said to be “G-Queue-x”), and an exciting new range of model kits. In a glowing review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, IGN's 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. GQuuuuuuX is directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, co-director of End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido, known for classics such as FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, along with episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The involvement of Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno adds even more anticipation to where this series might lead.
For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or 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, finds her life changed after meeting war refugee Nyaan and getting involved in the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. The new Gundam series is streaming exclusively on Prime Video. Subscriptions start at $7.99/month, but are also included in the broader Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99/month and comes with Prime shipping benefits. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial.
Episode Release Dates
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX 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 is unknown, the recent Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, had 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on episode counts and release schedules.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
While alternative histories are not new to the Gundam universe, GQuuuuuuX introduces a major twist where the Principle of Zeon acquires the prototype Gundam, shifting the narrative from the usual Amuro and Earth Federation storyline. The official synopsis reads:
Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student living in a space colony, is drawn into the world of Clan Battle, an illegal mobile suit dueling sport, after meeting war refugee 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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The alternate history where Zeon gains a significant advantage during the One Year War has inspired unique Gundam designs, and a wide range of model kits and figures based on the new series are now 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 without prior knowledge of the Gundam universe, understanding the original history will enhance the appreciation of its "alternate" narrative. The original Mobile Suit Gundam and most other Gundam series are available to stream 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
