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

The long-awaited Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences, introducing an exciting "alternate history" storyline that promises a fresh take on the beloved franchise. The name, amusingly challenging to pronounce (supposedly "G-Queue-x"), comes with a new line of model kits that fans are eager to get their hands on. In his review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, IGN's Juan Barquin praised the series as “exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve.”

The influence of another iconic sci-fi series is evident in the credits of this new Gundam anime. GQuuuuuuX is helmed by director Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for his work on End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido, a veteran writer behind classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs. Enokido also contributed to several episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion, alongside the legendary creator Hideaki Anno. With such a powerhouse team, expectations are sky-high for where this series will take us.

If you're eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or want to 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 war refugee Nyaan. Together, they are drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. You can catch this thrilling new Gundam series on Prime Video, which offers standalone subscriptions starting at $7.99/month. These are also included in Amazon Prime memberships, priced at $14.99/month, which come with the added benefit of Prime shipping. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime.

Episode Release Dates

Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX initially debuted in Japan as a feature film comprising four episodes. Starting April 8, individual episodes will be released for North American viewers on Prime Video every Tuesday. While the total number of episodes remains uncertain, the recent Gundam: The Witch from Mercury had 12 episodes per season. We'll keep you updated on any new information as it becomes available.

What Is GQuuuuuuX About?

Alternative histories have been explored in the Gundam universe before, but GQuuuuuuX takes a daring new direction. In this alternate reality, the Principle of Zeon gains control of the prototype Gundam, shifting the balance of power from Amuro and the Earth Federation. 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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This alternate universe where Zeon secures a significant advantage in the One Year War has led to unique Gundam designs. A wide array of model kits and figures inspired by the new series are now available for pre-order. You can explore the full collection here.

Where to Watch the Original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime

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While GQuuuuuuX can be enjoyed by newcomers, understanding the original history enhances the appreciation of its alternate narrative. You can stream the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime, as well as 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