The iconic Mobile Suit Gundam franchise is expanding with a new series that promises much more, for all fans of mecha and science fiction. Under the title Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuuX, a new project that was officially announced through Gundam’s website and social networks, and as part of the announcement, a spectacular promotional trailer and an official image that has left fans of this saga around the world intrigued. This new anime will not only expand the Gundam Universe, but also seeks to reinvent the genre thanks to an exceptional creative team and a story that promises to mark a before and after in the saga.
Khara and Sunrise join forces to create Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuuX
The announcement of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuuX has generated a wave of excitement among fans of this saga, since according to official information, the project will be carried out by Sunrise, the studio behind the entire franchise. In addition, this will be in collaboration with one of the best known studios for their participation in well-known series worldwide, we are talking about the Khara studio, known for their work on Evangelion. This alliance has surprised many, as it represents the merger of two Japanese animation giants in a joint effort.
As part of the announcement, it was revealed that the project will begin with a movie, which will serve as a prologue, titled Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, which will have a special release in 373 theaters in Japan on January 17, 2025, with tickets available from December 13, 2024. This prologue will serve as an introduction to the main story, giving fans a first look at the characters, narrative and mechanical designs that will define this new series.
As for the creative team, the project counts with prestigious names:
- Address: Kazuya Tsurumaki (Shin Evangelion).
- Script: Yoji Enokido, known for his innovative approach to storytelling.
- Mechanical design: Ikuto Yamashita, who has worked on iconic mecha designs in the past.
The main cast was also presented:
- Tomoyo Kurosawa will play Amate Yuzuriha (Machu), the protagonist who will pilot the powerful GQuuuuuuuuX.
- Yui Ishikawa will play Nyaan, whose role is still shrouded in mystery.
- Shinba Tsuchiya will be Shuji Ito, another key character in this story.
The design of GQuuuuuuuuX, the new Mobile Suit that will star in the series, is now available on the official website, showing a stylized and technological approach that maintains the classic essence of Gundam while adding fresh elements.
In addition, for this new Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuuX series, a collaboration with studio Khara has sparked great interest among fans of both studios. Khara, known for his work on the acclaimed Evangelion series and films, brings his expertise in creating complex narratives and stunning visuals, further raising expectations for this new installment.
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