Gundam GQuuuuuuX Takes Center Stage at Anime Expo 2025
A Groundbreaking Celebration of a New Gundam Era in Los Angeles
A Groundbreaking Celebration of a New Gundam Era in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (July 3, 2025) – Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX ignited the stage at Anime Expo 2025 with an electrifying showcase that drew thousands of passionate fans to the Peacock Theater.Gundam Rising in Los Angeles – Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Special Event, presented by Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc., marked the first official U.S. appearance for the landmark collaboration between studio khara and SUNRISE.
The event opened with a screening of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, a re-edited theatrical version of the anime’s early episodes that set the tone for the special event. As the scenes unfolded on the big screen, the packed audience responded with bursts of cheering, audible “woahs,” and scattered applause, especially during dramatic reveals and Mobile Suit entrances. The excitement in the room was a clear testament to the franchise’s enduring impact and the fans’ deep connection to the world of Gundam.
Following the screening, fans welcomed the cast and creative team to the main stage, including Director Kazuya Tsurumaki, Series Supervisor and Screenplay writer Yoji Enokido, Gundam Executive Producer Naohiro Ogata, and voice actors Tomoyo Kurosawa (Amate Yuzuriha “Machu”), Simba Tsuchiya (Shuji Itō), Shinji Kawada (Chalia Bull), and Yuki Shin (Char Aznable). Moderated by Risa Light, the panel offered attendees an in-depth look at the creative vision behind Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. Speakers discussed script development, character dynamics, and the series’ visual identity, while the moderator’s questions sparked thoughtful reflections on the evolution of the Gundam franchise and the emotional heart of its story. The candid and insightful conversation reached a highlight when the voice actors performed some of their most iconic lines live, drawing sustained applause and heartfelt reactions from longtime fans.
Ahead of the musical finale, the voice cast led the audience in a lively call-and-response, setting an energetic tone for the closing segment. Attendees were then treated to an exclusive concert video from Kenshi Yonezu, the artist behind the series’ theme song, and Hoshimachi Suisei, the popular VTuber and music collaborator. Both artists shared recorded messages expressing their enthusiasm for the project and appreciation for the global Gundam fanbase. The event concluded with a high-energy, three-song performance by NOMELON NOLEMON—featuring “Midnight Reflection,” “afterimage,” and “HALO.” Marking their first-ever appearance at Anime Expo, the performance closed the program on a celebratory note.
All attendees received a curated collection of limited-edition merchandise, including a custom-designed shopper bag, three collectible postcards featuring new artwork by Yumi Ikeda, Shie Kobori, and Sejoon Kim, a GUNPLA Trial Kit RX-78-2 Gundam, a branded Gundam headband, and the world-premiere Gundam Card Game promotional card -- GUNDAM CARD GAME Resource Promo Card Machu (RP-010).
The celebration continues July 4, with a special Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX autograph session at the JW Marriott Gold Ballroom from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Fans who reserved in advance will have the opportunity to meet the creative team and cast, including Tsurumaki, Enokido, Kurosawa, Tsuchiya, Kawada, and Shin. Autographs will be offered on a framed memorial art print available for purchase at the Bandai Hobby Booth (#SH-2214).Throughout the weekend, fans can also see the huge Gundam GQuuuuuuX banner hanging on the South Hall building and visit the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Exhibition Booth at Bandai Namco’s exhibit space (#SH-2406)
The event opened with a screening of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-, a re-edited theatrical version of the anime’s early episodes that set the tone for the special event. As the scenes unfolded on the big screen, the packed audience responded with bursts of cheering, audible “woahs,” and scattered applause, especially during dramatic reveals and Mobile Suit entrances. The excitement in the room was a clear testament to the franchise’s enduring impact and the fans’ deep connection to the world of Gundam.
Following the screening, fans welcomed the cast and creative team to the main stage, including Director Kazuya Tsurumaki, Series Supervisor and Screenplay writer Yoji Enokido, Gundam Executive Producer Naohiro Ogata, and voice actors Tomoyo Kurosawa (Amate Yuzuriha “Machu”), Simba Tsuchiya (Shuji Itō), Shinji Kawada (Chalia Bull), and Yuki Shin (Char Aznable). Moderated by Risa Light, the panel offered attendees an in-depth look at the creative vision behind Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. Speakers discussed script development, character dynamics, and the series’ visual identity, while the moderator’s questions sparked thoughtful reflections on the evolution of the Gundam franchise and the emotional heart of its story. The candid and insightful conversation reached a highlight when the voice actors performed some of their most iconic lines live, drawing sustained applause and heartfelt reactions from longtime fans.
Ahead of the musical finale, the voice cast led the audience in a lively call-and-response, setting an energetic tone for the closing segment. Attendees were then treated to an exclusive concert video from Kenshi Yonezu, the artist behind the series’ theme song, and Hoshimachi Suisei, the popular VTuber and music collaborator. Both artists shared recorded messages expressing their enthusiasm for the project and appreciation for the global Gundam fanbase. The event concluded with a high-energy, three-song performance by NOMELON NOLEMON—featuring “Midnight Reflection,” “afterimage,” and “HALO.” Marking their first-ever appearance at Anime Expo, the performance closed the program on a celebratory note.
All attendees received a curated collection of limited-edition merchandise, including a custom-designed shopper bag, three collectible postcards featuring new artwork by Yumi Ikeda, Shie Kobori, and Sejoon Kim, a GUNPLA Trial Kit RX-78-2 Gundam, a branded Gundam headband, and the world-premiere Gundam Card Game promotional card -- GUNDAM CARD GAME Resource Promo Card Machu (RP-010).
The celebration continues July 4, with a special Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX autograph session at the JW Marriott Gold Ballroom from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Fans who reserved in advance will have the opportunity to meet the creative team and cast, including Tsurumaki, Enokido, Kurosawa, Tsuchiya, Kawada, and Shin. Autographs will be offered on a framed memorial art print available for purchase at the Bandai Hobby Booth (#SH-2214).Throughout the weekend, fans can also see the huge Gundam GQuuuuuuX banner hanging on the South Hall building and visit the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Exhibition Booth at Bandai Namco’s exhibit space (#SH-2406)
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Streaming Information & Socials
Streaming Platform:
Only on Prime Video
https://amazon.com/dp/B0CY9Q3TVR
Socials:
Official Website: https://en.gundam.info/about-gundam/series-pages/gquuuuuux/
Official X (Japanese Only): @G_GQuuuuuuX
Hashtags: #ジークアクス #GQuuuuuuX
Streaming Platform:
Only on Prime Video
https://amazon.com/dp/B0CY9Q3TVR
Socials:
Official Website: https://en.gundam.info/about-gundam/series-pages/gquuuuuux/
Official X (Japanese Only): @G_GQuuuuuuX
Hashtags: #ジークアクス #GQuuuuuuX
* This article was originally published in Japan. Availability & timing may vary by region.
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