Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences, bringing with it an exciting new "alternate history" storyline and a name that's challenging to pronounce (officially "G-Queue-x"). Accompanying the series launch is a fresh line of model kits. In his review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, IGN critic Juan Barquin praised the series as “exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve.”
The new Gundam series showcases the influence of another monumental sci-fi series through its credits. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, co-director of End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido—who has penned classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion—the series also boasts contributions from Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno. With such a powerhouse team, the potential for GQuuuuuuX is boundless.
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 when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan. Drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle, her journey begins. You can watch this new Gundam series on Prime Video, which offers standalone subscriptions starting at $7.99/month or is included with Amazon Prime memberships at $14.99/month, which also provide Prime shipping benefits. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial.
Episode Release Dates
Initially premiered in Japan as a feature film containing four episodes, Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX will release individual episodes to North American viewers on Prime Video every Tuesday, starting April 8. While the total number of episodes remains uncertain, the latest Gundam series, 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 acquires the prototype Gundam, altering the course of the One Year War. 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 alternative history of Zeon securing the ultimate advantage in the One Year War leads to unique Gundam designs, inspiring a variety of model kits and figures 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 by newcomers, understanding the "alternative" history is enhanced with knowledge of the original series. Most Gundam series, including the original, are available 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
