Hideaki Anno is collaborating with other key members from the Evangelion and FLCL teams on a new Mobile Suit Gundam series packed with teenage drama and epic robot battles.
A New Chapter in Mobile Suit Gundam History
When news breaks about a new Mobile Suit Gundam series, you can bet that Sunrise, better known as Bandai Namco Filmworks, will be the animation powerhouse behind it. Their logo rolls out first, and just when you expect the same old formula, something revolutionary happens—the logo of Khara, the animation studio founded by none other than Hideaki Anno, appears on the screen. That’s right; the genius behind Evangelion is stepping into the Gundam spotlight!

What’s Anno Been Up To?
After wrapping up the Evangelion saga with Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time in 2021, Anno hasn’t slowed down. He’s directed Shin Ultraman in 2022 and Shin Kamen Rider in 2023, and recently announced his involvement in a new Space Battleship Yamato anime project. But here’s the kicker—he’s also writing for the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime series, a title that sounds as quirky as the story promises to be!
The title GQuuuuuuX may look odd, but it’s phonetically transcribed in Japanese as “Jiikuakusu” and is likely meant to be pronounced like “gee quacks.” Talk about a twist!

A Star-Studded Team
Anno isn’t flying solo! The GQuuuuuuX project involves a fantastic lineup of talent from his past works, including many familiar faces from the Gainax team. Directing this ambitious new series is Kazuya Tsurumaki, who has a rich history including directing the Rebuild of Evangelion films and the iconic FLCL series. Alongside him, Yoji Enokido, known for his work on Sailor Moon and FLCL, shares writing duties, with his name prominently featured before Anno’s.

The Story: A Blend of Drama and Action
So, what can fans expect from GQuuuuuuX? The producers paint a vivid picture of the narrative:
Meet Amate Yuzuriha, a typical high schooler living a peaceful life in a space colony. Her world flips upside down when she encounters a war refugee named Nyaan, drawing her into the underground world of illegal mobile suit dueling known as Clan Battle. Under the alias “Machu,” Amate finds herself fighting day after day, piloting her Gundam, GQuuuuuuX. Just when things couldn’t get crazier, an unidentified Gundam mobile suit emerges, pursued by both the space force and police, and its enigmatic pilot, Shuji, enters the fray. Get ready for a new era in their universe!

Teenage Protagonists and Fresh Themes
True to the trend of modern Gundam series, GQuuuuuuX follows a teenage girl, marking the second consecutive Gundam show to feature a young female lead. Just like its predecessor, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, this series takes a refreshing departure from the typical military narrative and instead dives into themes of youth, identity crises, and emotional depth—a hallmark of Anno’s storytelling style.

What’s Next for Fans?
While no premiere date is set for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, there’s already buzz surrounding a theatrical version titled Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, set to hit Japanese theaters on January 17. With such excitement brewing, it’s a safe bet that the series will grace our screens by 2025.

Unique FAQs
- What is the premise of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX? The series follows Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student drawn into the world of illegal mobile suit battles after meeting a war refugee.
- Who are the key creative figures behind the series? Hideaki Anno is writing, with direction by Kazuya Tsurumaki and writing contributions from Yoji Enokido, all of whom have significant experience in the anime industry.
- When will Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX be released? A theatrical version is set to premiere in Japan on January 17, 2025, with a TV series likely following soon after.
- What themes does this new Gundam series explore? The series explores themes of youth, emotional struggles, and identity crises, continuing the trend seen in recent Gundam narratives.
- Is this the first Gundam series with a teenage girl as the lead? No, it’s the second consecutive series to feature a teenage girl in the lead role, following Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
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