Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences, bringing with it a fresh "alternate history" storyline, a challenging-to-pronounce name (allegedly “G-Queue-x”), and a new array of model kits. In IGN's review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, critic Juan Barquin praised the series as “exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve.”
The new Gundam series draws notable influence from another massive sci-fi series, evident in its credits. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, co-director of End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido, who has contributed to classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, along with scripts for Neon Genesis Evangelion, and with the involvement of Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno, GQuuuuuuX promises a thrilling narrative.
For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or catch up on the original Gundam series, here's all 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 when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan. This encounter draws her into the thrilling and illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. You can watch this new Gundam show on Prime Video, which is not available on Netflix or Crunchyroll. Standalone Prime Video subscriptions are priced at $7.99/month, while general Amazon Prime memberships, which include Prime shipping benefits, cost $14.99/month. New subscribers can also enjoy 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, North American viewers can watch individual episodes on Prime Video every Tuesday. While the exact number of episodes remains uncertain, the most recent Gundam anime, The Witch from Mercury, featured 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on the episode count.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
While alternative histories are not new to the Gundam universe, GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist where the Principle of Zeon secures the prototype Gundam, altering the course of the One Year War. Here’s the official synopsis:
Amate Yuzuriha, a high-school student 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
See it at Amazon### Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX - #2 Police Zaku HG 1/144 Model Kit
See it at Amazon### Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX - #6 Light-Type Guncannon HG 1/144 Model Kit
See it at Amazon### Amate Yuzuriha (Machu) Figure-Rise Standard Model Kit
See it at AmazonThe alternate history where Zeon gains the upper hand in the One Year War has inspired a range of unique Gundam designs. Numerous model kits and figures inspired by the new series are available for preorder. Explore the full collection here.
Where to Watch the Original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime
### Mobile Suit Gundam
See it at CrunchyrollWhile GQuuuuuuX can be enjoyed independently, understanding the original Gundam history enhances the appreciation of its alternative narrative. You can stream the original Gundam anime and most other Gundam series on Crunchyroll.
Gundam GQuuuuuuX Characters and Voice Cast
Amate Yuzuriha voiced by Tomoyo KurosawaNyaan voiced by Yui IshikawaShuji Itō voiced by Simba TsuchiyaChallia Bull voiced by Shinji KawadaChar Aznable voiced by Shin YuukiXavier Olivette voiced by Seiichiro YamashitaComoli Harcourt voiced by Akane FujitaAnnqi voiced by Mariya IseJezzi voiced by Yukitoshi TokumotoNabu voiced by Shoya ChibaKaine voiced by Yuusuke NaganoHARO voiced by Rie KugimiyaPomeranian voiced by Kosuke EchigoyaDenim voiced by Goto KousukeDren voiced by Takeda Taichi