The latest installment in the renowned Gundam anime franchise, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-—the theatrical preview version of the upcoming TV series—is set to offer fans an exciting new bonus starting March 8. Exclusive illustration cards, designed by mechanical animation designer and chief mechanical animation director Kim Se-jun, will be distributed to moviegoers.

Gundam GQuuuuuuX Surpasses Box Office Milestones

Forty-five days after its January 17 release, Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- has surpassed impressive milestones, earning over ¥2.965 billion ($19M) with attendance figures exceeding 1.806 million (source: Kogyo Tsushinsha). This accomplishment secures it the second-highest grossing position in Gundam movie history, surpassing the ¥2.3 billion record of 1982's Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space. The top spot remains held by 2024's Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, which earned ¥5.38 billion, breaking the record after 42 years.

Story Overview: A New Gundam Era Begins

Set in a peaceful space colony, the story follows high school girl Amate Yuzuriha, whose life is disrupted after meeting Nyaan, a girl displaced by war. Drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling competition "Clan Battle," Amate, known by her battle alias "Machu," pilots the powerful GQuuuuuuX. Her fierce battles intensify as she encounters Shuji, a mysterious boy piloting the enigmatic Gundam mobile suit—wanted by both military and police—signaling the dawn of a new era.

Collaborative Effort by Studio Khara and Sunrise

This ambitious new Gundam series is jointly produced by Studio Khara, acclaimed for the Evangelion films, and Gundam franchise veterans Sunrise. It is scheduled for broadcast starting April 8 on Nippon TV networks nationwide, with the theatrical release serving as an advance screening of selected restructured episodes.

The high-profile production team includes director Kazuya Tsurumaki (known for Rebuild of Evangelion), series composer Yoji Enokido, and mechanical designer Ikuto Yamashita. The anime stars voice talents Tomoyo Kurosawa as protagonist Amate Yuzuriha (Machu), Yui Ishikawa as Nyaan, and Shimba Tsuchiya as Shuji. The television anime premieres April 8 at 12:29 AM every Tuesday on Nippon TV and its affiliates.

Trailer (Contains Spoilers)

Source : ORICON NEWS