Get ready, Gundam fans! The latest installment in the iconic franchise, 'Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX,' is hitting screens in 2025, a joint powerhouse production from khara (the studio behind the 'Evangelion' series) and SUNRISE (the legendary 'Mobile Suit Gundam' creators). Ever since its announcement, the series has sparked massive buzz, especially for its fresh take on mobile suit and character designs that have fans buzzing.
And the hype just got real! Tonight (January 9), the official trailer for the theatrical prequel, 'Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX-Beginning-,' dropped, confirming that none other than superstar artist Kenshi Yonezu will be performing the theme song. Mark your calendars: the film premieres on January 17, 2025!
During the opening night of his tour today (January 9), Kenshi Yonezu personally revealed that he penned the brand-new theme song, "Plazma," for 'Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-,' even debuting it live for the audience! Yonezu expressed his excitement for this rare chance to contribute to the Gundam series, urging everyone to dive into the latest anime.
The creative dream team from khara includes 'Evangelion New Theatrical Edition' director Kazuya Tsurumaki, mechanical designer Ikuto Yamashita, and screenwriters Yoji Enokido and Hideaki Anno. And for character designs? They've tapped Takeshi, the brilliant illustrator known for designing Gym Leaders in 'Pokémon Sword and Shield'!
Following the groundbreaking 'Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury,' this new series once again puts a female protagonist in the pilot's seat. What kind of explosive new narrative will unfold? We're absolutely hyped to find out!
Here's the official synopsis:
Yoha Amate is a high school student living a peaceful life in a floating space colony. But after a chance encounter with Nean, a young war refugee, Yoha finds herself thrust into the illegal MS dueling arena known as the 'Battle Group Showdown.' Adopting the alias 'Machu,' she pilots the GQuuuuuuX, battling fiercely day in and day out.
Meanwhile, a mysterious 'Gundam' mobile suit and its pilot, a young boy named Shuji—both pursued by the Space Army and police—appear before them, signaling the dawn of a new era for the world.
▼ Check out the official trailer for 'Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX-Beginning-' below!
This epic new Gundam entry for 2025 is also confirmed to hit IMAX theaters across Japan, boasting an unstoppable promotional blitz—even the toy merch is already in motion! While the TV anime's broadcast schedule is still under wraps, Gundam fans, get ready to witness what khara and SUNRISE have cooked up together!
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