"New Anime from Evangelion Team: How to Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX"

*Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX* has finally arrived for North American viewers, bringing with it a fresh "alternate history" narrative that's as intriguing as its challenging name—allegedly pronounced "G-Queue-x." This latest addition to the Gundam franchise is not just a new story but also introduces a new line of model kits. IGN's critic Juan Barquin praised the series, calling it "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."

The series boasts a stellar creative team with notable influences from another iconic sci-fi series. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, co-director of *End of Evangelion*, and written by Yoji Enokido, whose portfolio includes classics like *FLCL*, *Revolutionary Girl Utena*, *Ouran High School Host Club*, and *Bungo Stray Dogs*, along with episodes of *Neon Genesis Evangelion*, and featuring contributions from *Evangelion* creator Hideaki Anno, *GQuuuuuuX* promises to be a thrilling ride.

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 about where to watch and what to expect.

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. Drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle, Amate's journey unfolds in this captivating new series.

GQuuuuuuX is exclusively streaming on Prime Video, not on Netflix or Crunchyroll. Standalone Prime Video subscriptions start at $7.99/month, while Amazon Prime memberships, which include Prime Video, cost $14.99/month and come with additional shipping benefits. New subscribers can enjoy a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime.

Episode Release Dates

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

What Is GQuuuuuuX About?

Alternative histories are a staple in the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX takes a bold step by imagining a world where the Principle of Zeon acquires the prototype Gundam, shifting the balance of power in the One Year War. Here's the official synopsis:

Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student in a space colony, finds her peaceful life disrupted when she meets Nyaan, a war refugee. Together, they become entangled in the world of Clan Battle, an illegal mobile suit dueling sport.

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 history has inspired a range of unique Gundam designs, leading to an exciting lineup of model kits and figures available for preorder. You can explore the entire 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 timeline enriches the experience of its alternate history. Most Gundam series, including the original, are available 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