The long-awaited Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences. This new Gundam series brings an exciting "alternate history" storyline and introduces a name that's quite the tongue-twister (allegedly pronounced "G-Queue-x"). Alongside the gripping narrative, fans can look forward to a fresh line of model kits. In a glowing review from IGN, critic Juan Barquin praised the series as "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."
The creative team behind GQuuuuuuX boasts impressive credentials, with director Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for his work on End of Evangelion, and writer Yoji Enokido, who has contributed to classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The involvement of Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno further elevates the anticipation for where this series will venture.
For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or to revisit the original Gundam series, here's all the essential information you need:
How to Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX
Amate Yuzuriha, a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony, is drawn into the world of illegal mobile suit dueling known as Clan Battle after meeting a war refugee named Nyaan. You can catch the new Gundam show on Prime Video, which is not available on Netflix or Crunchyroll. Standalone Prime Video subscriptions are priced at $7.99/month, but are also included in Amazon Prime memberships, which cost $14.99/month and offer additional benefits like Prime shipping. New subscribers can take advantage of a 30-day free trial.
Episode Release Dates
Initially released in Japan as a feature film comprising four episodes, Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX will be available to North American viewers on Prime Video starting April 8, with new episodes released every Tuesday. While the exact number of episodes remains uncertain, fans can reference the recent Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, which featured 12 episodes per season. This article will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
Though alternative histories are not new to the Gundam universe, GQuuuuuuX presents a significant twist where the Principle of Zeon acquires the prototype Gundam instead of Amuro and the Earth Federation. Here's the official synopsis of the series:
Amate Yuzuriha, a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony, is drawn into the world of illegal mobile suit dueling 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
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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 in the One Year War inspires a unique array of Gundam designs. A plethora of model kits and figures inspired by the new series are available for preorder. You can 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 timeline enhances the appreciation of its alternate history. The original Gundam series, along with most other Gundam shows, can be streamed 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
