Gundam’s New Movie Breaks Records: Is It the Best Yet?

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I find myself marveling at the intricate moniker of “Mobile Suit: Gundam N-word (GQuuuuuux)” in the grandeur of the mecha genre’s chronicles. Crafted by the ingenious mind behind Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hideaki Anno, this challenging title to pronounce hasn’t deterred anime enthusiasts from flocking to Japanese theaters for a glimpse at this compilation film. As I pen these words, GQuuuuuux is raking in impressive box office earnings, but there exists an insurmountable hurdle that prevents it from dominating the Gundam pantheon entirely. With its North American premiere fast approaching later this month, let’s see if this unique offering can make a lasting impact on the global stage of giant robot battles.

For people not acquainted with the storyline of “GQuuuuuux”, this anime chronicles the life of high school student Amate Yuzuriha who encounters one of the franchise’s iconic mechs, similar to “The Witch From Mercury”. Like the latter, it emphasizes a female protagonist, marking another milestone for the series. After being among Japan’s top movies for several weeks, this anime will make its North American theater debut on February 28th, giving Western Gundam enthusiasts their initial glimpse into this significant new tale in the popular mech universe.

Gundam’s Number Two Spot

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Currently, the movie “Mobile Suit: Gundam GQuuuuuux” holds the second position in terms of box office earnings within the mech franchise, raking in approximately $16.5 million USD. Produced by Hideaki Anno, it trails slightly behind another recent release that sits at the top spot. The current leader is “Mobile Suit: Gundam SEED Freedom,” which has grossed over $36 million USD globally. With a strong performance needed to claim the number one position, “GQuuuuuux” might surprise us when it releases in the West.

The collection film contains the initial three installments of the series, and it’s expected that GQuuuuuux will debut on television screens this coming spring. Given the success of series like Demon Slayer, Bocchi The Rock, and Attack on Titan in producing compilation movies, it’s not unexpected that various anime productions are considering following suit.

Gundam’s Future

Absolutely, it’s not just compilation films where the Gundam franchise has future ambitions. The sequel to the hit movie, Hathaway’s Flash, is being developed now, offering a fresh narrative within the universe that launched the series. Moreover, the mech series is working on a live-action full-length North American film. This project will see Bandai Namco and Legendary Entertainment collaborate to depict the conflict between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon. Despite its decades-long history, the Gundam franchise shows no signs of slowing down in the near future.

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2025-02-18 18:14