"New Anime 'Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX' by Evangelion Team: How to Watch"

The much-anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American viewers, bringing with it an exciting "alternate history" storyline and a name that challenges even the most seasoned anime fans to pronounce correctly—rumored to be "G-Queue-x." This new series is not only pushing boundaries with its narrative but also with the release of a fresh line of model kits. In a glowing review, IGN's Juan Barquin praised the show as "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."

The creative team behind GQuuuuuuX includes some heavy hitters from the anime world. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for his work on End of Evangelion, and penned by Yoji Enokido, who has contributed to classics such as FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, along with episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion, the series is also graced by the involvement of Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno. With such a powerhouse team, fans are eager to see where this new Gundam saga will take them.

If you're eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or want to refresh your memory with the original series, here's everything you need to know:

How to Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX

Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX

Follow the journey of Amate Yuzuriha, a high-school student living in a serene space colony, who finds her life changed after meeting a war refugee named Nyaan. Drawn into the thrilling yet illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle, Amate's story unfolds in this new series. GQuuuuuuX is available to stream exclusively on Prime Video, with standalone subscriptions starting at $7.99/month or included in Amazon Prime memberships at $14.99/month, which also offer Prime shipping benefits. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial.

Episode Release Dates

Originally released in Japan as a feature film comprising four episodes, Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX will be available to North American audiences starting April 8, with new episodes released every Tuesday on Prime Video. While the exact number of episodes remains undisclosed, the latest Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, had 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting series.

What Is GQuuuuuuX About?

While alternative histories are a familiar concept in the Gundam universe, GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist: the Principle of Zeon obtaining the prototype Gundam, a scenario that shifts the dynamics 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 alternate history of GQuuuuuuX results in unique Gundam designs, inspiring a range of model kits and figures available for preorder. Explore the full collection here.

Where to Watch the Original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime

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While GQuuuuuuX can be enjoyed on its own, understanding the original Gundam series enhances the experience of its "alternative" history. You can stream the original series, along with 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