A long-awaited return for the franchise
Since its debut in 1979, the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise has been a pillar of the mecha genre in anime. Now, with the premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX on April 8, 2025, the saga renews itself with a story in an alternate timeline and a top-tier creative team.
An exceptional production team
For this new installment, a renowned creative team has been assembled, fusing talent from various iconic productions:
- Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) as co-writer of the story.
- Kazuya Tsurumaki (FLCL) leading the series direction.
- Collaboration between Studio Khara and Sunrise, blending the innovative style of the former with Gundam's tradition.
“Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX combines the classic essence of the franchise with a modern vision and an exceptional creative team.”
A story in an alternate universe
The series follows Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student in a space colony whose life changes upon meeting Nyaan, a war refugee involved in clandestine mobile suit duels. Forced to enter the clan battles, Amate adopts the name "Machu" and becomes the pilot of the imposing Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
Meanwhile, an enigmatic Gundam piloted by Shuji appears on the scene, triggering a series of events that will alter the fate of humanity.
Expectations and global distribution
The international streaming platform has not yet been confirmed, but based on previous installments, it is likely to arrive on Netflix or Crunchyroll. The compilation film of the first episodes has been a box office success, further heightening anticipation for the series.
A new chapter in the Gundam saga
With a combination of tradition and innovation, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX promises to deliver an intense story, memorable characters, and epic battles that will mark the future of the franchise. Its premiere will be a key moment for fans of the mecha genre and anime in general.