Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX is finally here for North American audiences. The new Gundam series features a new "alternate history" storyline, a name that’s harder than ever to pronounce (allegedly “G-Queue-x”), and, of course, a new line of model kits. In IGN's review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, critic Juan Barquin calls the new series “exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve.”
There’s the notable influence of another massive sci-fi series in the credits of the new Gundam anime. GQuuuuuuX is directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki (co-director of End of Evangelion), and written by Yoji Enokido – who also wrote stone-cold anime classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as scripts for several episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion – and the Evangelion creator himself, Hideaki Anno. One can only imagine where this series will go with these minds behind it.
If you’re wondering where to watch new episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX or catch up on the original Gundam series beforehand, I’ve listed everything you need to know below.
How to Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX
The new Gundam show is streaming on Prime Video instead of Netflix or Crunchyroll. Standalone Prime Video subscriptions start at $7.99/month, but are included in general Amazon Prime memberships, which cost $14.99/month and include Prime shipping benefits. Amazon Prime also offers a 30-day free trial for new subscribers.
Episode Release Dates
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX initially premiered in Japan as a feature film containing four individual episodes. Starting April 8, individual episodes will become available to North American viewers on Prime Video every Tuesday. We don't know for sure how many episodes to expect, though the most recent Gundam anime, The Witch from Mercury, included 12 episodes in each season. I’ll be sure to update this article with any new developments.
What Is GQuuuuuuX About?
Alternative histories aren’t new concepts for the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX introduces a particularly massive twist where the Principle of Zeon gets its hands on the prototype Gundam instead of Amuro and the Earth Federation. Here’s the new show's official synopsis:
New GQuuuuuuX Model Kits and Figures
A world where Zeon secures the ultimate advantage in the One Year War leads to some distinct Gundam designs. Tons of model kits and figures inspired by the new series are already up for preorder. You can check out the full collection here.
Where to Watch the Original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime
While you can probably enjoy GQuuuuuuX regardless of your Gundam experience, the “alternative” history is likely best enjoyed with knowledge of, well, the original history. You can watch the original Gundam anime as well as most Gundam series on everyone’s favorite anime streaming service 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
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