Episode 7 of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, titled “Machu’s Rebellion,” aired on May 21. Following the episode, a preview for Episode 8, “Falling on the Moon,” set to stream on May 28, was released.

In Episode 7, a Psycho Gundam runs amok in Side 6, and although it seemed like Machu, Nyaan, and Shuji would flee together, they ended up heading in completely different directions—an unexpected twist.

Fans are left wondering what lies ahead for them, but the preview for episode 8 reveals a surprising return to the era of the One Year War.

The teaser features the long-awaited reappearance of Char Aznable, along with the wartime versions of Challia Bull and Kycilia Zabi—who also appeared in episode 7—as well as intense combat scenes involving Zeon’s mobile armor Big Zamcharacters-list.

The episode appears to finally shed light on the truth behind the “Second Battle of Solomon,” a Federation-led operation involving the drop of Solomon on the lunar city of Granada—a plot point previously only hinted at through narration by Challia Bull.

Episode 8 is scheduled to air on Wednesday, May 28 at 12:29 AM JST.

About Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Set in a space colony, the series follows Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student living a peaceful life until she meets Nyaan, a girl displaced by war. This encounter thrusts Amate into the underground world of Clumbattles, illegal mobile suit duels.

Taking on the entry name “Machu,” Amate pilots the GQuuuuuuX mobile suit and soon finds herself in relentless combat. As the story unfolds, she crosses paths with a mysterious Gundam—pursued by both the Space Forces and the police—and its enigmatic pilot, Shuji Ito, signaling the dawn of a new era.

Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, Created by Studio Khara × Sunrise

This latest Gundam installment is a collaborative project between Studio Khara (known for the Evangelion series) and Sunrise (the studio behind all previous Gundam works). Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for directing Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, helms the project.

The series is written by Yoji Enokido, with mechanical designs by Ikuto Yamashita. The voice cast includes:
Tomoyo Kurosawa as Amate Yuzuriha / Machu
Yui Ishikawa as Nyaan
Shimba Tsuchiya as Shuji Ito

Global Streaming Details

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is available for exclusive global streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Check the official website for up-to-date release schedules.

United States & Canada Amazon Prime Video Tuesdays, 9 AM (PDT) / 12 PM (EDT)
Mexico Amazon Prime Video Tuesdays, 11 AM (CDT)
China, Taiwan, Korea, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, UAE Amazon Prime Video Tuesdays

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