Gundam's New Anime Confirms a Major Lore Shift in New Trailer, Changing Everything We Know
Warning: Contains spoilers for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.A new trailer for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuXis out, and it changes everything we thought we knew about the series. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX was first announced late in 2024 with a basic plot summary revolving around an underground fighting ring for Mobile Suits called Clan Battles, but beyond that, both Sunrise and Khara have been notably quiet about what to expect from the series.
For a while now, there hasn’t been much known about Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX beyond some rumors, but that’s just changed in a big way. A new trailer for the compilation film, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning, has just been released in celebration of its box office success, and in a surprise twist, the new trailer for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX confirms the rumors that it’s set in an alternate version of the Universal Century timeline with the appearance of Char Aznable at the end. It’s an incredible twist, and overall, it makes the series that much more worth watching.
Everything We Know About GQuuuuuuX's Connection To The Original Gundam Anime
With the new trailer confirming that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is an alternate take on the original anime, it makes sense to take stock of how far the connections go. Previous trailers and marketing showed things like the classic Zakus, the Gundam GQuuuuuuX holding a Heat Hawk, and someone with Zeon-styled rankings on his uniform, and with the appearance of Char, the rumors that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX takes place in an alternate timeline where Char stole the Gundam and won Zeon the war appear to be true, as well.
That being said, it’s unknown how much further the connections will go. As soon as the rumors started taking off, people started theorizing a bevy of other possible connections, the most notable being that GQuuuuuuX’s protagonist Machu is a younger version of Haman Karn, the main antagonist of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, but at the time of writing, there are no confirmed connections between Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX and the original anime beyond what’s been revealed in the marketing. That’s bound to change once the series properly premieres, but for now, any additional connections would only be theories, at best.
Does The True Nature Of GQuuuuuuX's Story Ruin The Anime?
Was This The Right Decision For GQuuuuuuX's Story?
With the true nature of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX confirmed, that, of course, begs the question of whether it’s the best idea. As iconic as the original Gundam anime is, with how old it is, there are probably many people who either have no knowledge of it or would prefer to see an original story after seeing the Universal Century get so much attention over the years. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX being a spinoff of the original Gundam anime could potentially alienate old and new Gundam fans alike, and it’s hard to argue against that.
That being said, the series should still offer an engaging twist on everything they thought they knew about the Universal Century, and for new fans, considering the initial marketing and overall premise, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX should be structured in a way that will make it easy for new fans to follow the plot, even if they aren’t familiar with the original Gundam anime and the Universal Century, as a whole. Whatever the case, the new reveal of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX’s story makes it more exciting to watch than ever, and hopefully, the series won’t disappoint in the slightest.
Source: Gundam's official YouTube channel.
- Created by
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- First Film
- Mobile Suit Gundam I
- First TV Show
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Latest TV Show
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
- First Episode Air Date
- April 7, 1979
- Cast
- Tôru Furuya, Shūichi Ikeda, Hirotaka Suzuoki
The Gundam franchise is a cornerstone of mecha anime, featuring giant robots known as "mobile suits" in various wartime settings. Originating with Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979, it explores complex themes of war, politics, and humanity through the struggles of pilots who navigate these massive machines. The franchise spans multiple timelines and universes, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected stories and standalone narratives.
- Spin-offs (Movies)
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER, Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight AXIS Red Trace
- TV Show(s)
- Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Mobile Suit Victory Gundam, Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Mobile Suit Gundam After War Gundam X, Turn A Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, Mobile Suit Gundam Build Fighters, Mobile Suit Gundam-San, Gundam Reconguista in G, Gundam Build Fighters Try, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, Gundam Build Divers, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, Mobile Suit SD Gundam, Superior Defender Gundam Force
- Video Game(s)
- Gundam Versus, Gundam Breaker 3, Gundam Evolution, Gundam Breaker 4, New Gundam Breaker, Gundam Breaker Mobile, Gundam: Battle Assault 2, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3, SD Gundam G Generation Genesis, Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories, SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays, Gundam Extreme Versus Maxiboost ON, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS-Force, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Duel, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. MaxiBoost ON, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds Of The Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt
