Key Facts

Crossover art by Medalist creator Tsuruma Ikada revealed on June 11, 2025
Celebrates the release of Kenshi Yonezu’s double A-side single
Features characters from Medalist and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
BOW AND ARROW is the OP theme of the Medalist anime
Plazma is the theme song for the ongoing Gundam GQuuuuuuX TV series

To mark the release of Kenshi Yonezu’s new double A-side single Plazma / BOW AND ARROW, an exclusive crossover illustration was unveiled—featuring characters from Medalist and Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. The piece was drawn by none other than Medalist manga creator Tsuruma Ikada. The visual highlights a striking confrontation between Medalist protagonists Inori Yuitsuka and Tsukasa Akeuraji, and the Gundam crew including Machu Nyan Shuuji Halo. This unique illustration offers a once-in-a-lifetime scene for fans of both anime, uniting two dramatically different worlds under the banner of Yonezu’s music.

Kenshi Yonezu’s Songs Link Two Major Anime

BOW AND ARROW serves as the opening theme for Medalist, an anime based on the award-winning manga by Tsuruma Ikada. The series aired from January to March 2025 on NUMAnimation across 24 TV Asahi-affiliated stations and has already confirmed a second season.

Meanwhile, Plazma is the theme for the latest Gundam installment Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, co-produced by Studio Khara and Sunrise. Its theatrical prologue, GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, was screened in over 30 countries and regions before the TV series began airing.

A Powerful Crossover Illustrated by the Original Creator

Tsuruma Ikada’s newly released artwork features Medalist's figure skating duo Inori and Tsukasa facing off against Gundam’s futuristic team: Machu, Nyan, Shuuji, and Halo. It's a rare moment where grounded emotion meets high-powered mecha, all captured in Ikada’s distinctive art style.

The illustration coincides with the energy and duality in Yonezu’s double release—emphasizing the shared themes of conflict, ambition, and artistry in both anime titles.

FAQ

Q: What is the occasion for this crossover illustration?
A: It celebrates the release of Kenshi Yonezu’s “Plazma / BOW AND ARROW” single, which ties into both Medalist and Gundam GQuuuuuuX.

Q: Who illustrated the crossover visual?
A: The artwork was created by Tsuruma Ikada, the original author of Medalist.

Q: Which characters appear in the illustration?
A: It features Inori Yuitsuka and Tsukasa Akeuraji from Medalist, alongside Machu Nyan Shuuji Halo from Gundam GQuuuuuuX.

Q: Where can I watch the anime versions of these titles?
A: Medalist aired on TV Asahi’s NUMAnimation block; Gundam GQuuuuuuX is currently airing as a TV series following its theatrical release.

Source : ORICON NEWS