Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences, bringing with it an intriguing "alternate history" storyline and a challenging name to pronounce (officially known as “G-Queue-x”). This new installment in the beloved Gundam franchise also introduces a fresh lineup of model kits. IGN's critic Juan Barquin praised the series in his review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, calling it “exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve.”
The series showcases the influence of another iconic sci-fi series, evident in its credits. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for co-directing End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido, a veteran writer behind classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, Bungo Stray Dogs, and several episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion, alongside the legendary Hideaki Anno, GQuuuuuuX promises to take viewers on a thrilling journey.
For those eager to dive into this new Gundam adventure 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 changed when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, who introduces her to the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. You can watch this exciting new Gundam show on Prime Video, which is not available on Netflix or Crunchyroll. A standalone Prime Video subscription starts at $7.99/month, while an Amazon Prime membership, which includes Prime shipping benefits, costs $14.99/month. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial.
Episode Release Dates
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX initially premiered in Japan as a feature film containing 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 series, The Witch from Mercury, featured 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting series.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
Alternative histories are no strangers to the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist where 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 in a peaceful space colony, finds her life changed when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, who introduces her to 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 leads to unique Gundam designs, inspiring a range of model kits and figures 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 timeline. You can watch the original Mobile Suit Gundam series 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
