The highly anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences. This new Gundam series introduces an "alternate history" storyline that adds a unique twist to the franchise, along with a challenging name to pronounce, reportedly “G-Queue-x.” Accompanying the series is a fresh lineup of model kits. In IGN's review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, critic Juan Barquin praised it as “exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve.”

The new Gundam anime shows a notable influence from another major sci-fi series, evident in its credits. GQuuuuuuX is directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, co-director of End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido, known for his work on classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as several episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The involvement of Hideaki Anno, the creator of Evangelion, promises a thrilling narrative direction.

For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or catch up on 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 in a space colony, finds her peaceful life disrupted when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan. This encounter draws her into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. You can watch this exciting new Gundam series on Prime Video. Standalone Prime Video subscriptions start at $7.99/month, while general Amazon Prime memberships, which include Prime shipping benefits, cost $14.99/month. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial.

Episode Release Dates

Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX initially premiered in Japan as a feature film comprising four individual episodes. Starting April 8, individual episodes will be available to North American viewers on Prime Video every Tuesday. The total number of episodes remains uncertain, though the recent Gundam anime, The Witch from Mercury, had 12 episodes per season. This article will be updated with any new developments.

What Is GQuuuuuuX About?

Alternative histories are not new to the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist where the Principle of Zeon gains control of the prototype Gundam instead of 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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In this alternate world where Zeon secures a significant advantage in the One Year War, the series features distinct Gundam designs. A wide range of model kits and figures inspired by GQuuuuuuX are available for preorder. Check out the full collection here.

Where to Watch the Original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime

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While GQuuuuuuX can be enjoyed without prior Gundam knowledge, understanding the original history enhances the appreciation of the alternative narrative. You can watch 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