As the latest Gundam anime, "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX," heads into its final stretch, its high-octane action and intricate storytelling, along with numerous homages to classic works, have sparked intense discussions among fans. Tonight's (June 18) eleventh episode, "The Alpha Destroyers," particularly set the internet ablaze, leaving viewers absolutely stunned.
Even Khara President Hideaki Anno, who is one of the scriptwriters for the series, took to the official "Khara No. 2" X account to share his thoughts on "The Alpha Destroyers," heaping praise on the production team's dedication and ingenuity.
The official "Khara No. 2" X account posted: "Regarding GQuuuuuuX Episode 11, President Anno commented: 'I also thought, 'These guys actually pulled it off!'" It seems he was thoroughly impressed with the episode's plot, from the introduction of character mobile suits to the overall narrative progression, almost as if he himself was surprised by the outcome.
(Though Anno is one of the scriptwriters, it sounds like he's reacting just like a regular viewer!)
If you've seen Episode 11, you'll likely share a similar sentiment with this netizen: "What kind of ending was that?! Seriously?! Is this really okay?!"
With next week's Episode 12 being the grand finale, many fans are already clamoring for a sequel or spin-off, hoping for more complete character arcs and stories. After all, twelve episodes is truly the shortest run for a Gundam TV anime.
Anno's comment suggests that this episode presented something truly unexpected for him, leading netizens to jokingly remark: "Sure, Tomino-sensei told you 'Don't hold back, just go for it,' but he didn't tell you to take things *this* far! Though, I'm not exactly complaining."
Whether Anno was genuinely surprised by the development is something we'll never truly know!
Of course, the phrase "These guys actually pulled it off!" immediately brings to mind Saichi Sugimoto's iconic scene...
Meanwhile, the title of the upcoming final episode (Episode 12) in the preview, "Therefore, I...," is actually taken from Yoshiyuki Tomino's autobiography of the same name. This has sparked curiosity about whether the finale will feature any homages to it.
With Episode 12 marking the conclusion of "GQuuuuuuX" next week, everyone is eager to see how the series will wrap up. We'll just have to wait and see what other surprises "GQuuuuuuX" has in store for its grand finale!