Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally made its debut for North American audiences, bringing with it an intriguing "alternate history" storyline that promises to shake up the Gundam universe. The series, dubbed "G-Queue-x," also introduces a new line of model kits that fans are eagerly anticipating. In a glowing review, IGN's Juan Barquin praised the series as "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."
The creative team behind GQuuuuuuX is nothing short of stellar, featuring director Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for his work on End of Evangelion, and writer Yoji Enokido, who has penned iconic anime such as FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, along with episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The involvement of Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno further elevates the anticipation for what this series might deliver.
For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or to catch up on the original series, here's all the information you need.
How to Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX
Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student living in a space colony, finds her peaceful life upended when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan. This encounter pulls her into the thrilling and illegal world of mobile suit dueling known as Clan Battle. You can watch the new Gundam series on Prime Video, which is not available on Netflix or Crunchyroll. A standalone Prime Video subscription is priced at $7.99/month, while a full Amazon Prime membership, which includes Prime shipping benefits, costs $14.99/month. 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 start airing individual episodes for North American audiences on Prime Video every Tuesday, beginning April 8. While the total number of episodes remains uncertain, the latest Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, had 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on this page as more information becomes available.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
While alternative histories are not new to the Gundam franchise, GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist: the Principle of Zeon acquiring the prototype Gundam instead of Amuro and the Earth Federation. Here's the official synopsis:
Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student, lives a tranquil life in a space colony until she meets Nyaan, a war refugee. This meeting draws her into the high-stakes world of Clan Battle, an illegal mobile suit dueling sport.
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 has inspired a range of new Gundam designs. Many model kits and figures inspired by GQuuuuuuX are 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 you can enjoy GQuuuuuuX without prior Gundam knowledge, understanding the original history enhances the appreciation of the "alternative" storyline. You can stream the original Mobile Suit Gundam series and most other Gundam titles 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
