As the latest Gundam anime, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, races towards its grand finale, its high-octane action, intricate plot, and mysterious twists have kept fans buzzing. The eleventh episode, "Those Who Killed Alpha," which aired late tonight (June 18), absolutely blew up the internet, leaving viewers collectively stunned!
Kenshi Yonezu, the artist behind the anime's electrifying theme song, "Plazma," took to his X (formerly Twitter) today to address a burning question from fans: "Did Kenshi Yonezu write the song already knowing the plot?" His response? "Of course, I laughed when I saw it lol." This hilarious revelation sent fans into a frenzy, confirming that the track was indeed crafted with full knowledge of the show's massive spoilers.
(This article contains spoilers for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode 11. Reader discretion is advised if you wish to avoid spoilers.)
The question arose because many netizens noticed how perfectly the lyrics of "Plazma" align with the climactic events of GQuuuuuuX Episode 11, especially the appearance of "the original Gundam" – brought back from across time by Shuji to bring an end to the universe.
Yonezu himself had previously mentioned in interviews that when he was confirmed to produce the song, the animation production team had already shown him the storyboards. So, he was fully aware of the plot's trajectory, particularly the scene where *that* mobile suit makes its grand entrance. He confessed, "I totally laughed out loud when I first saw it," admitting he never imagined something like that was even possible.
Even Toya Sakamoto, an animator who worked on the key animation for Episode 11, commented after the broadcast that he knew about the "super huge spoiler" when he joined the project. His first reaction to the script was also a resounding "Huh?! lol." It seems everyone involved in the production was working under the same mind-blowing circumstances.
Perhaps after watching Episode 11, you'll find a whole new appreciation for "Plazma" and its lyrics. Many netizens have already flocked to the song's MV comments, suddenly realizing the cleverness of its arrangement, truly embodying "Fly out to the ends of the universe!"
▼ "Plazma" MV
With Episode 12, the grand finale of GQuuuuuuX, set to air next week, how will this epic saga conclude? We can't wait to see what final surprises GQuuuuuuX has in store for us!