How to Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX, a New Anime From the Evangelion Team

The highly anticipated *Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX* has finally arrived for North American audiences. This latest addition to the iconic Gundam franchise introduces an "alternate history" storyline that reimagines the saga in a fresh and inventive way. The series, with its tongue-twisting title (allegedly pronounced "G-Queue-x"), also comes with a new line of model kits to delight fans. In his review for IGN, critic Juan Barquin praised the series, calling it "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."

The creative team behind *GQuuuuuuX* boasts some heavy hitters from the anime world. 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 episodes of *Neon Genesis Evangelion*, the series also features contributions from the legendary Hideaki Anno, creator of *Evangelion*. With such a powerhouse team, *GQuuuuuuX* promises to take viewers on an unforgettable journey.

For those eager to dive into the new series or catch up on the original Gundam saga, 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 a war refugee named Nyaan. This encounter draws her into the thrilling and illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. You can watch the new Gundam series on Prime Video, which offers standalone subscriptions starting at $7.99/month. These are also included in general Amazon Prime memberships, priced at $14.99/month, which come with additional benefits like Prime shipping. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial.

Episode Release Dates

Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX initially premiered in Japan as a feature film containing four individual episodes. Starting April 8, North American viewers can catch new episodes every Tuesday on Prime Video. While the exact number of episodes remains uncertain, the recent Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, featured 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on the episode count.

What Is GQuuuuuuX About?

The Gundam universe is no stranger to alternative histories, but GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist: the Principle of Zeon acquires the prototype Gundam, altering the course of the One Year War. Here's the official synopsis:

Amate Yuzuriha, a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony, finds her life changed when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan. This encounter draws her into the thrilling and 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 leads to 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 independently, understanding the original Gundam history enhances the experience of this alternate timeline. You can stream the original Gundam series and most other Gundam shows 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