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

Author : Skylar Update : Apr 23,2025

The highly anticipated Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX has finally arrived for North American audiences, bringing with it an innovative "alternate history" storyline and a tongue-twisting name, allegedly pronounced "G-Queue-x". Accompanying the series is a new line of model kits, much to the delight of fans. IGN's critic Juan Barquin praised the series in his review of the theatrical release, calling it "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."

The influence of another iconic sci-fi series is evident in the credits of the new Gundam anime. GQuuuuuuX is directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for co-directing End of Evangelion, and written by Yoji Enokido, who has penned classics like FLCL, Revolutionary Girl Utena, Ouran High School Host Club, and Bungo Stray Dogs, as well as episodes of Neon Genesis Evangelion. The involvement of Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno adds another layer of excitement, promising a thrilling narrative journey.

For those 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, is drawn into the world of illegal mobile suit dueling known as Clan Battle after meeting a war refugee named Nyaan. You can stream the new Gundam show on Prime Video, which is not available on Netflix or Crunchyroll. Prime Video subscriptions start at $7.99/month, but are included with Amazon Prime memberships, costing $14.99/month and offering Prime shipping benefits. New subscribers can take advantage of a 30-day free trial.

Episode Release Dates

Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX premiered in Japan as a feature film containing four episodes. Starting April 8, individual episodes will be available to North American viewers on Prime Video every Tuesday. While the exact number of episodes remains uncertain, the latest Gundam series, The Witch from Mercury, had 12 episodes per season. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting series.

What Is GQuuuuuuX About?

Alternative histories are not new to the Gundam universe, but GQuuuuuuX introduces a significant twist where the Principle of Zeon obtains 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. Her encounter with a war refugee named Nyaan pulls her 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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The alternate history where Zeon gains the upper hand in the One Year War has inspired unique Gundam designs. A range of model kits and figures inspired by the new series is 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 this alternate timeline. You can watch the original Gundam anime and most other Gundam series on Crunchyroll.