Project Overview
- Introduction of the new Gundam project titled GQuuuuuuX, featuring a creative team from Gainax and Evangelion.
- The series will premiere in theaters in Japan on January 17, 2025, with details about an international release forthcoming.
- The plot centers on Amate, a high school student residing in a space colony, who becomes involved in illicit mobile suit battles.
The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise has unveiled an exciting new series named Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, pronounced as “G-Quacks.”This collaborative effort is a production between Sunrise and studio Khara, known for their work on the Rebuild of Evangelion.
Details were revealed during the Gundam Conference Winter 2024, marking this series as the second addition to the “Gundam mainline”established in Japan’s Reiwa Era. The initial entry was Gundam: Witch from Mercury, though these series are designed to stand independently. GQuuuuuuX represents the 16th installment in the extensive Gundam franchise.
A notable portion of the production team has a history with the now-defunct Gainax studio. This includes Hideaki Anno, the mastermind behind Evangelion, who will oversee the script alongside Yoji Enokido, known for titles such as Revolutionary Girl Utena, Sailor Moon SuperS, and Ouran Host Club. Enokido also holds credit for the overall series composition.
Taking charge of direction is Kazuya Tsurumaki, Anno’s protégé, who has previously directed The End of Evangelion, FLCL, and co-directed the Rebuild of Evangelion films. Other key contributors include Take, recognized for character design on Pokémon Sun & Moon, and Ikuto Yamashita, known for his mechanical designs in Shin Kamen Rider and Evangelion.
Watch the Trailer Here
Watch the Trailer Here
Cast, Storyline, and Important Dates
While the specific air date for the television premiere remains undisclosed, the initial episodes will debut in Japanese theaters starting January 17, 2025. An English trailer has encouraged fans to anticipate additional information regarding international releases.
The narrative follows Amate Yuzuriha, an ordinary high schooler within a space colony, whose life pivots upon meeting Nyaan, a war refugee. Amate becomes embroiled in Clanb Battles, clandestine competitions utilizing mobile suits, where she pilots the GQuuuuuuX. This involvement quickly escalates as both space force and law enforcement close in on her activities.
Voice talents include Tomoyo Kurosawa, known for her role as Kumiko Omae in Sound! Euphonium, who will portray Amate Yuzuriha. Yui Ishikawa, recognized for voicing Mikasa Ackermann in Attack on Titan, will lend her voice to Nyaan.
Exploring the Mobile Suit Gundam Universe
The Gundam franchise commenced in 1979 with the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series, created by Yoshiyuki Tomino. Despite a rocky start, Gundam has since solidified its position as one of Japan’s leading mecha franchises.
The inaugural storyline transports viewers to a future where human colonies flourish in space, a response to Earth’s overwhelming population and pollution issues. This new era, defined as Universal Century (UC), begins in the year UC 0001, with the conflict escalating by UC 0079 when the Zeon colony declares war against Earth.
The franchise boasts numerous series, often exploring parallel timelines. While new installments within the UC timeline continue to emerge, other notable timelines include Future Century, After Colony, Correct Century, Cosmic Era, and more. While most narratives unfold within the UC framework, well-known series such as Gundam Wing (After Colony), Gundam SEED (Cosmic Era), and Iron-Blooded Orphans (Post Disaster) venture into these diverse alternate realities.
As for the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, its television release date is still under wraps, but anticipation builds for its international debut.
For further updates, you can visit the sources: Gundam.info and Anime News Network.
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