Evangelion Studio Announces Epic New Mobile Suit Gundam Anime
It's official, Gundam fans! The sci-fi franchise is one of the biggest names in anime, and we've seen many different versions of the series over the years. Now, the next adventure awaits – with the backing of the team behind Neon Genesis Evangelion. The new project is titled Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX, and the announcement has fans buzzing with excitement.
Sunrise, the studio behind Gundam, announced the new anime jointly with Studio Khara, the team responsible for Evangelion. The unveiling took place during the Gundam Conference Winter 2024. A first trailer was also released, offering a sneak peek at the series and confirming its worldwide release.
Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX Arrives as the Newest Anime Series
The anime takes fans on a journey through space.
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/embed/LnMIaFV4q6M[/youtube]If you're curious about the series' plot, you're in luck: an initial summary is already available! Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX tells the story of Amate Yuzuriha, a high school student living a quiet life in a space colony. However, her everyday routine is turned upside down when a war refugee named Nyaan enters her life. Amate soon finds herself embroiled in an illegal underground scene where Mobile Suit duels are held.
Fascinated by the battles, Amate adopts the name "Machu" and steps into the ring daily with her Mobile Suit, the GQuuuuuuX. Yet, these dangerous duels take their toll, and the stakes rise even higher when Amate encounters the seasoned mech pilot Shuji during a police interaction.
Get ready for an action-packed adventure full of suspense and mecha action!
Meet the Main Characters and Voice Actors
The anime's cast has already been revealed:
Tomoyo Kurosawa as Amate YuzurihaYui Ishikawa as NyaanShimba Tsuchiya as Shūji ItōThe team behind the new series Mobile Suit Gundam: GQuuuuuuX is truly impressive. Kazuya Tsurumaki, known for his work on FLCL and Gunbuster, is directing. But the biggest name on the team is Hideaki Anno, the creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion. He is writing the screenplays for the Gundam anime alongside Yoji Enokido, who has previously contributed to Ouran High School Host Club and Sailor Moon Super S. Ikuto Yamashita, also known from Evangelion, is designing the mechanical concepts, while artist Take is in charge of character design.
The Future of "Mobile Suit Gundam" Is Very Bright
Sunrise is currently working on multiple anime projects.
One thing is clear: Mobile Suit Gundam continues to expand its anime portfolio – and that comes as no surprise. Plans for the franchise's future were already revealed in October when General Manager Naohiro Kogata spoke on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
“The [Gundam] series, created by director Tomino Yoshiyuki – along with Yasuhiko Yoshikazu and Okawara Kunio, who developed the first Mobile Suit Gundam – has a very strong narrative structure. Although we've had the chance to make many different series, [the first series] is a foundation that works in every era,” the manager told 47 News in Japan.
So, Mobile Suit Gundam is a concept that can truly thrive in any era.
Kogata also emphasized that many projects are underway for Gundam's 50th anniversary – and that's definitely true. The Sunrise team is working on a new anime that aims to captivate fans with an innovative storyline. And to make things even more exciting, the Evangelion team is bringing a breath of fresh air and a major update to the series, giving Gundam even more momentum.
Via: 47 News, ScreenRant