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Forbes
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Gundam GQuuuuuuX' Ends With Some Multiverse Magnificence
'Gundam GQuuuuuuX' has come to a fascinating end. The past few episodes of Gundam GQuuuuuuX took us down a multiverse rabbit hole, but the finale was something special. Obviously, heavy spoilers will follow, so if you've not seen the episode yet, you have been warned. I held off on covering the last few episodes because it was revealed that Lalah and her Elmeth had 'crossed over' into this universe. As I wasn't sure where this would end up, I wanted to see the whole arc before writing my thoughts up about it. While the initial batch of episodes were almost cut-and-paste monster-of-the-week affairs, they were mostly standalone. These last few episodes were different, though. In short, we have various nefarious plans by the Zabis, an all-new Newtype-powered super weapon, and the reveal that Lalah's grief created a multiverse. The grief in question was borne from Amuro killing Char in the original Mobile Suit Gundam. Except, in the original Mobile Suit Gundam, Amuro kills Lalah as she pushes Char out of the way. This act, and the Newtype bonding between Amuro and Lalah, intimating that they're soulmates, is the root cause of the animosity between Amuro and Char through the rest of their story, from Zeta Gundam to Char's Counterattack. In that, Char cannot admit that Lalah loves Amuro, and Amuro cannot get over the fact that he murdered his soulmate. It's a truly tragic aspect of the original Mobile Suit Gundam, but in this instance, it never happened. Instead, Char dies, and in her grief, Lalah shatters the universe to bring him back. This shattering pushes the Elmeth through multiple timelines, with some nerdy Mobile Suit Variation designs shown to denote that progression. However, it turns out that Shuji is somewhat the spirit or will of Amuro, and has been chasing Lalah to end her grief by killing her. In doing so, wiping the GQuuuuuuX timeline from existence. This is where things get interesting, as Machu and Nyaan want to not only save Shuji but also Lalah. Challia also figures out that Char is actually a hollow narcissist now that the Zabis are gone and realizes he will be no better in shepherding the future of Newtypes. The result is an Aura Battler Dunbine-infused final fight between a 'hyper' enlarged version of the RX-78-2, albeit in its Grey Ghost coloring (shown above), and Lalah awakening and taking herself and the original Gundam back to their own universe. Char and Challia have their 'last shooting' moment, in which Char understands that he needs to be a better person so Challia won't kill him. We end with a montage of Artesia taking the Zeon throne, which is a much better idea than Char, as we all know how his reign of Neo Zeon turned out in Char's Counterattack. Leaving with Nyaan and Machu on Earth at the beach, with Machu saying that the Gundam will help her find Shuji. As a finale, it's definitely a good one. It also addresses one of my main issues, that Char was treated as some kind of hero in this series. He was always meant to be a cautionary tale and to show the dangers of narcissism. It's clear that the team on this somewhat gets that, but I do still feel that they are overly pro-Char, which does come across as odd if you've seen the rest of Gundam. The latter point is also a noteworthy one; almost all of the above only really makes sense if you are very well-versed in Universal Century Gundam. It's likely why we started out with clan battle high school hijinks borrowed from Witch from Mercury, only to switch up at the end and leave all the newbies scratching their heads. Gundam GQuuuuuuX is definitely an interesting take on 'what if' certain events played out differently, and the multiverse element is also new for Gundam (kind of). I'm just not sure that it all sits together properly. Oh, there's also the neat aspect that the Gundam mobile suits in the GQuuuuuuX timeline all treat the core fighters as their main boosters. This was an idea Shoji Kawamori pioneered in his design of the GP-01 in Gundam 0083, although I doubt he will be credited here for that. Overall, Gundam GQuuuuuuX took a while to get good and interesting, but definitely delivered on the latter half of the series. I would strongly recommend you watch as much Universal Century Gundam as you can in order to 'get' all that's being referenced here, as it does go deep on the lore in a way that is great fun for nerdy Gundam fans like me, but may leave newer viewers at a loss. The series also ends in a rather open-ended way, with Shuji's fate unknown, and Machu and Nyaan teaming up and looking for him. I would be curious to see a second season, but only if they drop the entirely unnecessary clan battles and follow through on the multiverse aspects. Gundam GQuuuuuuX is now streaming worldwide via Amazon Prime Video. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mobile Suit Gundam movie trilogy – Classic anime that changed anime forever
The Mobile Suit Gundam movie trilogy, based on Yoshiyuki Tomino 's 1979 TV series, is one of the most important works in anime history. It combines powerful space battles with emotional character stories. The trilogy condenses the 43-episode original into a shorter but intense story about war, identity, and sacrifice. For both new viewers and longtime fans, it offers an easier way to experience the heart of the Gundam universe. Mobile Suit Gundam Legacy: Amuro ray's fight for humanity This trilogy is more than just giant robots. It tells a very human story. The main character, Amuro Ray, is a young pilot caught in a war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon. The films focus on how war affects people. It's not only about fighting—it's about fear, pain, and how those scars last even after the battles end. Amuro's broken relationship with his father and the love triangle between Amuro, Mirai, and Kai add emotional weight. Char Aznable's personal revenge adds more drama. These character-driven moments make the story more than just a sci-fi action series. Even though the films are shorter than the full series, they still show the emotional cost of war. Gundam's Legacy Over 40 years later, Mobile Suit Gundam still shapes the anime world. It introduced the 'real robot' genre, where mechs are treated as machines, not magical weapons. This realistic approach changed how future mecha anime were created. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Legendary Stars: Timeless Icons I Am Famous Undo The trilogy also helped start the Gunpla model kit craze, which remains a major part of anime fan culture today. Its influence can be seen in modern titles like Neon Genesis Evangelion, with many fans comparing Amuro Ray and Shinji Ikari for their emotional depth. For newcomers, this trilogy is a perfect starting point. It's shorter than the full series but still shows why Gundam became a global success. Where to watch Mobile Suit Gundam movie trilogy You can stream the Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy on Netflix, making it easy for new and returning fans to enjoy this classic. The 2019 Blu-ray is out of print and harder to find, but older DVD versions are still available online. For most viewers, streaming is the most convenient way to watch. Whether you choose the movie trilogy or the original TV series, Mobile Suit Gundam is a must-see for anime lovers. Its strong characters, deep storytelling, and powerful themes make it a timeless classic.
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The ‘Gundam GQuuuuuuX' Anime Series Gets Off To A Promising Start
'Gundam GQuuuuuuX' is now streaming worldwide via Amazon Prime Video. Following the Gundam GQuuuuuuX movie, Beginning, released earlier this year in Japan, the series has now started, and thus far it is rather promising. The problem with the movie was that it went hard on the background of the series being a 'what if' switch up from the original Mobile Suit Gundam. Where Char finds the Gundam first, rather than Amuro. This made the whole thing feel like cheap fanfiction, not least because the Gihren's Greed games had already explored this scenario and created the red Casval Gundam as a result. Now that the GQuuuuuuX series is here, it sensibly starts much later and deals with current events. Yes, the Red Gundam is present, but its whole backstory is still to be laid out. Not to mention it all works better having Challia Bull on the bridge of the White Base talking about Char in the past tense, it all fits a lot better in terms of basic narrative construction. So, now that we are getting into the world of GQuuuuuuX the right way around, it feels more considered and that the pieces fit. I'm still not really digging Ikuto Yamashita's new mecha designs, as they just look messy and lack any real semblance of form-follows-function for a real robot show. Admittedly, Gundam originally sat across super robot and real robot design sensibilities, as Kunio Okawara knowingly incorporated samurai elements into the designs, but even then, the GQuuuuuuX mecha seem off, even for their own setting. I love the characters, though, and it's nice to have some solid FLCL and Diebuster vibes with those. Talking of Gunbuster, I am pretty sure that the launching 'lights' you see inside the White Base are from the first Gunbuster used when the RX-7s were launched from the Exelion. Obviously, after the first episode, we still have lots of questions that need answering, such as what's up with the Omega Psychommu and what's a 'Mav,' but thus far, I am enjoying the series a lot more than the movie. Gundam GQuuuuuuX is now streaming worldwide via Amazon Prime Video. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
