Warning: Contains spoilers for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.A new trailer forMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXis out, and it changes everything we thought we knew about the series.Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXwas first announced late in 2024 with a basic plot summary revolving around an underground fighting ring for Mobile Suits called Clan Battles, but beyond that, both Sunrise and Khara have been notably quiet about what to expect from the series.
For a while now, there hasn’t been much known aboutMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXbeyond some rumors, but that’s just changed in a big way. A new trailer forthe compilation film,Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning, has just been released in celebration of its box office success, and in a surprise twist,the new trailer forMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXconfirms the rumors that it’s set in an alternate version of the Universal Century timeline with the appearance of Char Aznable at the end. It’s an incredible twist, and overall, it makes the series that much more worth watching.
Everything We Know About GQuuuuuuX’s Connection To The Original Gundam Anime
With the new trailer confirming thatMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXis an alternate take on the original anime, it makes sense to take stock of how far the connections go. Previous trailers and marketing showed things like the classic Zakus, the Gundam GQuuuuuuX holding a Heat Hawk, and someone with Zeon-styled rankings on his uniform, and with the appearance of Char, the rumors thatMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXtakes place in an alternate timeline where Char stole the Gundam and won Zeon the warappear to be true, as well.
That being said, it’s unknown how much further the connections will go. As soon as the rumors started taking off, people started theorizing a bevy of other possible connections, the most notable being thatGQuuuuuuX’s protagonist Machu is a younger version of Haman Karn, the main antagonist ofMobile Suit Gundam ZZ, but at the time of writing,there are no confirmed connections betweenMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXand the original anime beyond what’s been revealed in the marketing. That’s bound to change once the series properly premieres, but for now, any additional connections would only be theories, at best.
Does The True Nature Of GQuuuuuuX’s Story Ruin The Anime?
Was This The Right Decision For GQuuuuuuX’s Story?
With the true nature ofMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXconfirmed, that, of course, begs the question of whether it’s the best idea. As iconic as the originalGundamanime is, with how old it is, there are probably many people who either have no knowledge of it or would prefer to see an original story after seeing the Universal Century get so much attention over the years.Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXbeing a spinoff of the originalGundamanime could potentially alienate old and newGundamfans alike, and it’s hard to argue against that.
That being said, the series should still offer an engaging twist on everything they thought they knew about the Universal Century, and for new fans, considering the initial marketing and overall premise,Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXshould be structured in a way that will make it easy for new fans to follow the plot, even if they aren’t familiar with the originalGundamanime and the Universal Century, as a whole. Whatever the case, the new reveal ofMobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX’s story makes it more exciting to watch than ever, and hopefully, the series won’t disappoint in the slightest.
Gundam
The Gundam franchise is a cornerstone of mecha anime, featuring giant robots known as “mobile suits” in various wartime settings. Originating with Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979, it explores complex themes of war, politics, and humanity through the struggles of pilots who navigate these massive machines. The franchise spans multiple timelines and universes, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected stories and standalone narratives.
