Kickstarting in April, 2025's hottest new Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is a powerhouse collaboration between *Neon Genesis Evangelion*'s Studio Khara and *Mobile Suit Gundam* veterans SUNRISE. Fans are hyped to see what this fresh take on Gundam brings to the table!
One character, Sharia Bull, has been a major talking point, affectionately dubbed the "Green Old Man" (緑のおじさん) by fans. His design reveal sparked a massive wave of adoration, especially among female fans. Many were initially puzzled by Sharia Bull's sudden surge in popularity, sparking a heated debate on X (formerly Twitter).
One X user shared their initial confusion about why the "Green Old Man" from *Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX* was such a hit. Then, a fellow female otaku dropped a truth bomb: "Girls just love characters who are intensely fixated on someone!" — and it all clicked! This revelation quickly went viral, sparking tons of retweets and follow-up comments.
One netizen astutely pointed out, "In real life, guys can get obsessed with women, objects, or hobbies, and women often find it annoying. But when a fictional character is purely fixated on another person? That's peak 'moe'!" Many fujoshi (female fans of male-male romance) chimed in, explaining that they interpret such intense emotions as "love"—whether it's friendship, romance, or even rivalry. As long as the intensity is high, it resonates deeply.
And of course, the object of this intense fixation is none other than Char Aznable himself! Their dynamic has quickly become a fan-favorite pairing.
The discussion thread was packed with hilarious examples. Some quoted the classic line, "This feeling... could it be love?!" Others name-dropped characters like Kaworu Nagisa from *Neon Genesis Evangelion*, Seto Kaiba from *Yu-Gi-Oh!*, and Granz from *BANANA FISH*, all cited as perfect examples of the "obsessed character" archetype.
Some even broke it down further: the character must be fixated on another handsome (and male) character, possess a certain alluring quality themselves, and ideally be single. Meet all those criteria, and high popularity is practically guaranteed!
Unsurprisingly, some netizens are already predicting a flood of "Red Comet" doujinshi (fan-made comics) hitting the shelves this summer. Get ready!
It's clear that when characters display intense obsession, many female viewers find it incredibly attractive. This kind of plot device makes anime characters feel more complex and human. Between differing gender perspectives and character design logic, perhaps this is one key reason why certain characters resonate so strongly with audiences. What do you all think?