The announcement of 2025's latest Gundam anime, "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX," a collaborative effort between two animation titans, Studio khara (of "Evangelion" fame) and SUNRISE (the legendary "Mobile Suit Gundam" studio), has sparked massive buzz among fans.
And now, the先行劇場版 (pre-release theatrical version), "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-," hit Japanese cinemas today (January 17), drawing in hordes of eager fans. To amp up the excitement, the official team also dropped news about the film's insert songs, featuring none other than Hololive VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei and the music duo NOMELON NOLEMON. This revelation immediately became a hot topic online!
▼ "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" (pronounced "G-Ax") instantly soared to the top of X's trending keywords.
This theatrical pre-release offers a sneak peek into the story before the full TV anime series kicks off. The project brings together director Kazuya Tsurumaki from the "Neon Genesis Evangelion" series' Studio khara, and veteran Gundam production house SUNRISE (now Bandai Namco Filmworks). Yoji Enokido handles series composition, while Ikuto Yamashita is on mechanical design. This powerhouse collaboration has everyone hyped for a fresh take on the Gundam universe!
While the main theme song, "Plazma," by popular artist Kenshi Yonezu, was announced earlier, the film's release unveiled two more insert songs. One is by Hololive VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei, and the other by the music duo NOMELON NOLEMON.
▼ Hoshimachi Suisei's brand-new single, "Mou Dou Nattemo Iiya," is a digital dance track with a driving beat that perfectly complements the film's intense battle sequences!
Hoshimachi expressed her honor in contributing an insert song to the Gundam series, encouraging everyone to experience its impact in theaters. Digital release details for the song are yet to be announced.
▼ NOMELON NOLEMON (comprising creator Tsumiki and singer-songwriter Mikimaria) delivers their new track, "Midnight Reflection."
The duo also shared their immense honor in being part of the Gundam music legacy. This "space flight"-themed song will be available on major streaming platforms starting January 18. Fans won't want to miss it!
On opening day, the official team made a special announcement: they're fully embracing spoilers! This means fans are free to discuss the plot on social media after watching. For those unable to catch it in theaters, don't worry—Japanese fan sites and various discussion communities are sure to be buzzing with all the plot details.
As the highly anticipated Gundam title for 2025, the promotional rollout has been nothing short of spectacular. While the TV anime's broadcast date is still under wraps, Gundam enthusiasts are eagerly waiting to see what khara and SUNRISE have cooked up with this exciting new collaboration!