Essential Info Before Jumping into Gundam: GQuuuuuuX Overview
Get ready for a fresh spin on giant robot history with Gundam GQuuuuuuX! Expect an electrifying new chapter in the renowned Gundam franchise, taking you on a rollercoaster ride through an alternative timeline that's six years in the making!
What's GQuuuuuuX all about?
GQuuuuuuX is set in an alternative version of the Universal Century, the central timeline of the Gundam universe. In this Universe, the secessionist space colony known as the Principality of Zeon unexpectedly triumphs in the infamous One Year War, successfully stealing the prototype Gundam and claiming it as their own.
The Gundam, along with its legendary pilot Char Aznable, vanishes at the end of their war version, but makes a mysterious return five years later, piloted by a boy named Shuji Ito. As Shuji eludes Zeon forces, he encounters two young colonists: Nyaan, a refugee turned courier, and Machu, an innocent girl who's thrust into the underground Mobile Suit dueling world of "Clan Battles" and, inadvertently, the pilot of Zeon's latest experimental Mobile Suit - the titular GQuuuuuuX!
No prior Gundam series necessary?
In theory, you can dive straight into GQuuuuuuX without any Gundam background. However, catching up on some essentials might help you grasp the context of GQuuuuuuX's bold and innovative universe.
For instance, the prequel movie, Beginning, offers a retelling of the alternate One Year War events in this timeline. Although the background information isn't guaranteed to appear in the show, it might provide valuable insights.
To truly appreciate the rich history sculpting the backdrop of GQuuuuuuX, watching some episodes from the 1979 original Gundam series or its condensed version in the form of compilation movies would be a great start!
GQuuuuuuX: Standing out from the pack!
With a powerhouse creative team including directors and writers from Evangelion, Sailor Moon, FLCL, and Revolutionary Girl Utena, GQuuuuuuX is a unique addition to the Gundam family. Its edgy new mechanical designs, fully developed by the Evangelion-experienced Ikuto Yamashita, and intriguing character designs by the architect of modern Pokémon character design, Take, set this series apart from other Gundam productions.
Where to watch GQuuuuuuX?
Ready to tune in? Get ready, as GQuuuuuuX premieres worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on April 8. Weekly episodes, both subtitled and dubbed, will be available simultaneously for your viewing pleasure!
Pronunciation guide for GQuuuuuuX
Prepare to say it like a local by learning the official pronunciation of GQuuuuuuX: "Jīkuakusu". While the English dub's pronunciation remains to be seen, this guide will help you navigate the series' name in either language, just as those in the show's world do!
Why so many U's?
As for the excessive number of U characters in the series' title, the reason remains unclear officially. However, the unique typography adds a distinct touch to GQuuuuuuX's branding, making it more memorable!
Immerse yourself in the brilliant world of GQuuuuuuX, where the action is as electric and unpredictable as the iconic franchise it stems from!
- With directors and writers from notable series like Evangelion, Sailor Moon, FLCL, and Revolutionary Girl Utena involved, GQuuuuuuX promises to be a unique addition to the Gundam franchise, featuring edgy new mechanical designs and intriguing character designs.
- The upcoming series, GQuuuuuuX, is set in an alternative version of the Universal Century, the central timeline of the Gundam universe, where the Principality of Zeon triumphs in the One Year War and claims the prototype Gundam.
- GQuuuuuuX's creative team includes Ikuto Yamashita, who fully developed the edgy new mechanical designs for the series, and Take, who crafted the intriguing character designs, setting this series apart from other Gundam productions.
- With its electrifying new chapter in the Gundam franchise taking a rollercoaster ride through an alternative timeline, GQuuuuuuX will make its worldwide debut on Amazon Prime Video on April 8, offering both subtitled and dubbed episodes on a weekly basis.
