The final episode (Episode 12) of the popular TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX aired late at night on the 24th via the Nippon TV network. Throughout the series, characters from the original Mobile Suit Gundam made appearances, but in the finale, the legendary Char Aznable, voiced by Shuuichi Ikeda, finally appeared. In addition, a mysterious voice reminiscent of Amuro Ray—voiced by Toru Furuya—also echoed, shocking longtime fans.

Known for incorporating homages to past Gundam titles and featuring classic characters, GQuuuuuuX captured the hearts of longtime fans and frequently trended on social media. While Yuki Shin had been voicing Char Aznable throughout the series, speculation swirled online before the final episode:

“I doubt we'll get Shuuichi Ikeda's Char and Toru Furuya’s Amuro, but I’d love to see it.”
“If Amuro Ray does show up, will they keep Toru Furuya as the voice?”
“Please end the series with Ikeda’s Char!”

As the final episode unfolded, footage from the original Mobile Suit Gundam was shown before revealing Shuuichi Ikeda’s unmistakable voice as Char Aznable. Toward the end, Toru Furuya's voice as Amuro Ray was heard as a “mysterious voice,” sending shockwaves through the fandom.

Online reactions poured in:

“Ikeda’s Char voice is still incredible!”
“I can’t believe they brought in Shuuichi Ikeda—this is huge!”
“That voice was totally Amuro, wasn’t it?!”

Keywords like “Ikeda-san” quickly began trending on X (formerly Twitter).

With its nostalgic references and surprise appearances by classic characters, GQuuuuuuX dominated social media trends and left a lasting impact on the Gundam fandom.

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

Source : ORICON NEWS