On the 22nd, directors Hideaki Anno and Yutaka Izubuchi, along with anime and tokusatsu researcher Ryusuke Hikawa, attended the “Anime New Century Declaration” 44th Anniversary Talk Show and ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ selection screening event in Tokyo. The event was held to celebrate the success of the theatrical release of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, the latest installment in the Gundam series.

Hideaki Anno’s Scriptwriting Contributions Spark Reactions

While G-QuuuuuuX is directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, the opening portion of the film was scripted by Hideaki Anno. His writing style adapts the distinctive dialogue patterns of Mobile Suit Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino, offering a unique take on classic Gundam phrasing. Anno, however, revealed that he wasn’t heavily involved beyond the opening segment, saying,
"I gave some feedback and corrections when the script was finalized."

In response, Izubuchi playfully interjected,
"If you’re the one making corrections, what are we supposed to do?"

Anno also noted that his feedback was frequently rejected, saying,
"I pushed hard for some changes recently, but they were completely shot down. I thought they were good ideas, though…"

This remark drew laughter from the audience.

Why Didn’t Anno Direct ‘G-QuuuuuuX’?

alled a previous conversation with Anno, where he asked why Anno didn’t take on the role of director himself. According to Anno,
"I was satisfied. I’ve done enough."

Izubuchi admitted that at the time, he didn’t understand Anno’s reasoning, but after watching the completed film, he realized,
"He had already accomplished everything he wanted to do."

Anno reaffirmed,
"I did what I could to assist. My role was just to help out."

Hikawa, who has often viewed Anno’s works in early production phases, shared his unique experience of watching a Tsurumaki-directed film as a completed product.
"I was completely caught off guard! Usually, I’m used to being surprised by Anno’s opening sequences, but this time, I finally got to experience that shock as a first-time viewer."

Reflecting on G-QuuuuuuX, he humorously described the experience as a three-stage process:

“Wait, I wasn’t told about this!”
“What’s going on here?”
“How far is this going?”

Izubuchi, who also contributed to the project, couldn’t help but laugh, saying,
"I didn’t expect it to go this far."

Anime New Century Declaration

On February 22, 1981, just before the theatrical release of Mobile Suit Gundam, an event was held in front of Alta Plaza at Shinjuku Station’s east exit. Legendary Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino and others addressed the crowd, proclaiming, “We declare the dawn of a new century of anime, shaped by the possibilities of animation.”

Japan Animator Expo

A short film anthology series produced by Studio Khara and Dwango. Between November 2014 and 2015, a wide range of animated works—including original concepts, spin-offs, promotional films, and music videos—were released weekly, showcasing the passion and creativity of various directors.

A New Gundam Series by Sunrise and Studio Khara

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is the latest entry in the Gundam franchise, produced collaboratively by Sunrise and Studio Khara, known for their work on the Evangelion series. The TV series is slated to air on the Nippon TV network.

The director is Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for helming the Rebuild of Evangelion series, including Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021). The series composition is handled by Yoji Enokido, while mechanical designs are crafted by Ikuto Yamashita, making for a star-studded production team.

Synopsis of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Amate Yuzuriha is a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony floating in outer space.

When she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle.

Under the entry name "Machu," she throws herself into fierce battle day after day, piloting the GQuuuuuuX. Then an unidentified Gundam mobile suit pursued by both the space force and the police appears before her, along with its pilot, a boy named Shuji.

Now their world is about to enter a new era.

Source : ORICON NEWS