The creditless opening video of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX—the latest installment in the Gundam anime franchise—has surpassed 1.55 million views online, drawing enthusiastic reactions from fans worldwide.

The opening theme song, “Plazma,” is performed by Kenshi Yonezu, one of Japan’s most acclaimed artists. The video features dynamic animation, including a memorable scene where the characters run together, which has become a major talking point on social media.

Viral Reactions to the OP Animation

Fans online have praised the visual storytelling and thematic power packed into the opening. Comments include:
“Machu’s forward-leaning posture while running is just too cute.”
“Only Kenshi Yonezu could describe Newtype intuition as ‘a plasma piercing right in front of you.’ Genius.”
“The fluid animation of the main cast running together at the end is both surreal and hilarious.”
“I love this kind of composition—it makes me happy that I get to watch it every week.”
“An anime with running in the OP is always a masterpiece.”
“They’re all running together—it’s unexpectedly wholesome.”

Story and Production Details

Gundam GQuuuuuuX centers on high school girl Amate Yuzuriha, a peaceful colony resident who meets a war refugee named Nyaan. Their encounter draws Amate—who goes by the battle alias "Machu"—into the underground world of Clan Battles, illegal mobile suit duels.

As Machu pilots the mysterious GQuuuuuuX unit, her life becomes entangled with a secret Gundam pursued by both the Space Military and the police. Alongside its enigmatic pilot Shuji Ito, the story unfolds toward a new era in the cosmos.

The anime is co-produced by Studio Khara (known for the Evangelion series) and Sunrise (renowned for the Gundam franchise), marking their first collaboration. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki (Rebuild of Evangelion), the series features a top-tier staff lineup: series composition by Yoji Enokido, mechanical design by Ikuto Yamashita, and a stellar voice cast including Tomoyo Kurosawa (Amate/Machu), Yui Ishikawa (Nyaan), and Shimba Tsuchiya (Shuji Ito).

Cast & Staff

Cast
Amate Yuzuriha (MACHU) – Tomoyo Kurosawa
Nyaan – Yui Ishikawa
Shuji Ito – Shinba Tsuchiya

Staff
Original Work: Hajime Yatate / Yoshiyuki Tomino
Director: Kazuya Tsurumaki
Series Composition: Yoji Enokido
Screenplay: Yoji Enokido, Hideaki Anno
Character Design: Take
Mechanical Design: Ikuto Yamashita
Production: Studio Khara / Sunrise

Opening Theme of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: “Plazma” by Kenshi Yonezu

Ending Theme of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: "I don't care" by Suisei Hoshimachi

Source : ORICON NEWS