The much-anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally made its way to North American audiences, introducing an intriguing "alternate history" storyline that has fans buzzing. The series, which some playfully pronounce as "G-Queue-x," not only brings a fresh narrative but also a new wave of model kits. In a glowing review of the GQuuuuuuX theatrical release, IGN's critic Juan Barquin praised the series as “exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve.”

The creative team behind GQuuuuuuX is nothing short of stellar. 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 boasts contributions from Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno himself. With such a powerhouse team, the series promises to take viewers on an unforgettable journey.

For those eager to dive into Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX or to revisit 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 transformed after meeting war refugee Nyaan. Together, they become entangled in the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. You can stream this new Gundam series on Prime Video, which offers standalone subscriptions for $7.99/month, or as part of a general Amazon Prime membership priced at $14.99/month, which includes Prime shipping benefits. 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, North American viewers can catch new episodes every Tuesday on Prime Video. While the total number of episodes remains uncertain, the latest Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, featured 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on the episode count.

What Is GQuuuuuuX About?

Alternative histories are nothing new to the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist where the Principle of Zeon acquires the prototype Gundam, altering the course of the One Year War. 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 gains a crucial advantage, leads to unique Gundam designs. A variety of model kits and figures inspired by GQuuuuuuX are now available for preorder. Explore the full collection here.

Where to Watch the Original Mobile Suit Gundam Anime

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While you can enjoy GQuuuuuuX without prior Gundam knowledge, understanding the original history enhances the experience of the alternate timeline. You can stream the original Mobile Suit Gundam and 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