Title: Unraveling the Mysterious Origins of Char's Red Gundam in 'GQuuuuuuX'
In the bustling world of anime, a new addition to the Gundam series has emerged, titled Gundam GQuuuuuuX. This latest installment brings a twist to the iconic character, Char Aznable, who now wields a fresh, yet nostalgic, red Gundam. The catch? This isn't a brand-new Gundam at all.
The core concept of Gundam GQuuuuuuX revolves around an intriguing "what if"? In this alternate scenario, Char stumbles upon the original RX-78-2 Gundam rather than Amuro Ray, setting the stage for an intriguing storyline that unfolds as other characters discover this unique mobile suit.
Interestingly, this premise wasn't a first in the Gundam universe. In fact, it was previously explored in the 1998 Sega Saturn turn-based strategy game, Gihren’s Greed. Named after the infamous Gihren Zabi, this game explored various scenarios featuring characters from the series, including Char's discovery of the RX-78-2 Gundam and its subsequent transformation into the much-loved "Casval's Gundam."
While several games in the Gihren’s Greed series saw release, they did not make their way to the West due to the limited fandom at the time. There were a few attempts at fan translations, but the Western Gundam fandom was still in its infancy.
Fast forward to 2023, and GQuuuuuuX has once again brought this premise to life, this time featuring Ikuto Yamashita's distinctive mecha designs instead of Kunio Okawara's original designs. The Japanese fanbase has been abuzz with discussions, particularly among Gihren’s Greed aficionados, who were intrigued by this nod to their beloved series in a new Gundam anime.
Moving past the Sega Saturn game connections, Gundam GQuuuuuuX is set to be released theatrically in the West this February, thanks to GKIDS.
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[1] During the events of Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, a teenage Newtype girl named Machu awakens to her powers and becomes involved in underground mobile suit fighting competitions.
[2] Gihren’s Greed focuses on the backstory of Gihren Zabi, a central character in the Mobile Suit Gundam universe, delving into his rise to power and the motivations behind his actions.
- Fans of video games and anime are excited about the release of the new Gundam series, Gundam GQuuuuuuX, which features Char Aznable wielding a red Gundam that was originally found by him, not Amuro Ray.
- In the game Gihren’s Greed from 1998, Char discovered the original RX-78-2 Gundam, leading to various storyline scenarios, similar to the premise of Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
- The Gihren’s Greed series was popular among Japanese fans, but the limited Western fandom prevented its official release outside of Japan.
- With the release of Gundam GQuuuuuuX in 2023, the premise of Char discovering the RX-78-2 Gundam has gained new interest and attention from the globally-popular Gundam fanbase.
- Anime enthusiasts and video game lovers have been anticipating the theatrical release of Gundam GQuuuuuuX in the West this February, thanks to GKIDS.