New Anime Alert: Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX by Evangelion Team

The much-anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has arrived for North American viewers, bringing with it an intriguing "alternate history" narrative. The series, dubbed "G-Queue-x" (a name that's certainly a challenge to pronounce), introduces a fresh storyline and an exciting new range of model kits. In his review for IGN, critic Juan Barquin praised the show, describing it as "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."

A significant influence from another iconic sci-fi series is evident in the credits of GQuuuuuuX. The series is helmed by director Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for his work on End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido, whose portfolio includes classics such as FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as contributions to Neon Genesis Evangelion. Adding to the creative firepower is none other than Hideaki Anno, the creator of Evangelion. With such a powerhouse team, the series promises to explore new and exciting territories.

For those eager to dive into the world of Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or to revisit 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, Amate's journey is set to captivate audiences. You can catch this new Gundam series on Prime Video, which offers standalone subscriptions starting at $7.99/month, or as part of a general Amazon Prime membership, priced at $14.99/month, which also includes Prime shipping benefits. New subscribers can take advantage of a 30-day free trial.

Episode Release Dates

Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX premiered in Japan as a feature film encompassing four episodes. Starting April 8, North American viewers can watch individual episodes every Tuesday on Prime Video. While the exact number of episodes is uncertain, recent Gundam series like The Witch from Mercury featured 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting release schedule.

What Is GQuuuuuuX About?

The concept of alternate histories is nothing new to the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX takes a bold turn by imagining a scenario where the Principle of Zeon acquires the prototype Gundam instead of Amuro and the Earth Federation. The official synopsis reads:

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 in GQuuuuuuX results in unique Gundam designs, and fans can already preorder a variety of model kits and figures inspired by the series. Check out 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 narrative. You can stream the original Mobile Suit Gundam series, 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