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Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Amate Yuzuriha (Machu) in Pilot Suit Draws Attention—Illustrated by Popular Manga Artist

Popular manga artist Bkub Okawa, known for Pop Team Epic, recently shared an illustration on his official X (formerly Twitter) featuring Amate Yuzuriha (Machu) from the latest Gundam series, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (Zeek Ax).


Illustration of Amate Yuzuriha (Machu) from Gundam GQuuuuuuX by Bkub Okawa, as shared on his official X account.

Illustration of Amate Yuzuriha (Machu) from Gundam GQuuuuuuX by Bkub Okawa, as shared on his official X account.


Machu in a Pilot Suit—A Stunning Illustration!

The artwork depicts Machu in her pilot suit, capturing the attention of fans who were quick to react:
💬 "I love how Machu's body fills the space between her arms and legs!"
💬 "Bkub's art style fits so well!"
💬 "He's insanely talented—what a genius at making characters look cute!"
💬 "Wait, he drew a normally proportioned character!?"

This follows a previous illustration by Bkub Okawa, where Machu was depicted in her school uniform, further exciting fans of the series.


Bkub Okawa’s Unique Style and Pop Team Epic’s Impact

Bkub Okawa gained widespread recognition with Pop Team Epic, a surreal 4-panel gag manga that received an anime adaptation in 2018. The anime’s experimental format, featuring identical first and second halves but with different voice actors, made it a viral sensation.

The franchise continued to push boundaries with:
📺 A special episode (2019) where cast members changed depending on the broadcasting platform—such as Yui Horie & Yukari Tamura on TOKYO MX and Kana Hanazawa & Haruka Tomatsu on Niconico.
🔄 A 2021 remix edition of the original anime, where all voice roles were swapped, creating a fresh experience for returning viewers.
🎬 Pop Team Epic Season 2 aired from October to December 2022, further cementing its cult status.



Source : ORICON NEWS