New Anime Alert: Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX by Evangelion Team

The much-anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally landed for North American audiences. This new Gundam series introduces an "alternate history" storyline, a challenging-to-pronounce name (supposedly “G-Queue-x”), and a fresh lineup of model kits. In IGN's review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, critic Juan Barquin praised the series as “exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve.”

The influence of another major sci-fi series is evident in the credits of the new Gundam anime. GQuuuuuuX is directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, co-director of End of Evangelion, and penned by Yoji Enokido, known for writing classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, along with episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The creative mastermind behind Evangelion, Hideaki Anno, also contributes to the project. With such talent at the helm, the series promises an exciting journey.

If you're eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or 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, gets drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle after meeting a war refugee named Nyaan. You can watch the new Gundam series on Prime Video, which is not available on Netflix or Crunchyroll. Prime Video subscriptions start at $7.99/month, but are also included with general Amazon Prime memberships at $14.99/month, which come with additional Prime shipping benefits. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial.

Episode Release Dates

Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX premiered in Japan as a feature film containing four individual episodes. Starting April 8, North American viewers can watch new episodes every Tuesday on Prime Video. While the exact number of episodes remains undisclosed, the recent Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, had 12 episodes per season. This article will be updated with any new information as it becomes available.

What Is GQuuuuuuX About?

Alternative histories are familiar in the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX offers a unique twist where the Principle of Zeon secures the prototype Gundam instead of Amuro and the Earth Federation. The official synopsis describes:

Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student living peacefully in a space colony, is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle after meeting a war refugee named Nyaan.

New GQuuuuuuX Model Kits and Figures

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX - #4 Red Gundam HG 1/144 Model Kit

See it at Amazon

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX - #2 Police Zaku HG 1/144 Model Kit

See it at Amazon

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX - #6 Light-Type Guncannon HG 1/144 Model Kit

See it at Amazon

Amate Yuzuriha (Machu) Figure-Rise Standard Model Kit

See it at Amazon

With Zeon gaining a significant advantage in the One Year War, GQuuuuuuX introduces unique Gundam designs. Various model kits and figures inspired by the series are available for preorder. You can explore the full collection here.

Where to Watch the Original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime

Mobile Suit Gundam

See it at Crunchyroll

While GQuuuuuuX can be enjoyed without prior Gundam knowledge, understanding the original history enhances the experience of the "alternative" narrative. The original Gundam anime and most other series in the franchise are available on Crunchyroll.