Gundam’s Upcoming Show With Evangelion Studio Drops Hot New Poster

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As a seasoned gamer and anime enthusiast with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the upcoming collaboration between Sunrise and Khara for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX has me absolutely thrilled! With the creators of Evangelion joining forces to bring us this new series, it’s like a dream come true.

Anticipation builds among fans eager to chant “Get in the robot” once more for the forthcoming Gundam series from the minds behind Evangelion, with creators Sunrise and Khara still in the preliminary stages of promotions for the show named Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. Expected to debut in 2025, this series will first appear on the big screen before its television premiere as a theatrical version. This initial cinema release will condense the first episodes into a single film titled Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning, which will be showcased in IMAX theaters across Japan on January 17, 2025. No information has been given regarding screenings beyond Japan at this time.

A new poster for the upcoming movie “GQuuuuuuX” by Gundam Info has been unveiled, showcasing the three principal characters and the primary mobile suit, the GQuuuuuuX. The innovative mecha was conceptualized by Ikuto Yamashita, a talented artist who previously contributed to the design of “Neon Genesis Evangelion.” Remarkably, the new Gundam’s appearance bears resemblance to the mechs from “Evangelion,” particularly in its slender torso and unconventional limb ratios, which give it a human-like quality. In contrast to the teenage protagonists of “GQuuuuuuX,” the poster depicts them in serious poses, hinting that the series may be more somber than initially anticipated. Interestingly, the main character of “GQuuuuuuX” marks the second consecutive time a female character heads a major Gundam series.

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The Gundam and Evangelion Connection with Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

As a dedicated Gundam fan, I’m thrilled to share that Sunrise, the go-to studio for most Gundam animations, is teaming up with Khara Studios for the production of GQuuuuuuX. Interestingly, Khara is led by Hideaki Anno, renowned for his work on Evangelion. While Gainax was behind the production of the original Evangelion in the ’90s, it’s important to note that Khara is made up of the very same individuals who worked on the initial series. Most notably, they are known for creating the Rebuild of Evangelion films and some of Anno’s live-action projects. Beyond anime, Anno has also directed and written live-action films such as Shin Godzilla, Shin Ultraman, and Shin Kamen Rider.

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It has been acknowledged that Anno contributed to the scriptwriting for the show GQuuuuuuX, but Yamashita has since clarified on X (previously Twitter) that GQuuuuuuX is actually Kazuya Tsurumaki’s project, and Anno’s role may not be as substantial as some initially anticipated. Tsurumaki, known for his work in anime directing, will take on the lead director position for GQuuuuuuX. In the 90s, he was associated with Gainax and played a part in the direction of the Rebuild of Evangelion films.

Despite some differences, it’s worth noting that there’s significant overlap between the teams behind Evangelion and GQuuuuuuX, making them almost the same group of creators. The enigmatic and visually striking nature of Evangelion left viewers bewildered yet captivated for years, and now fans are eagerly anticipating a similar experience from GQuuuuuuX. As per standard Gundam practice, a Gunpla line based on GQuuuuuuX is also being developed. The first model kit to be released as part of this series is the High Grade 1/144 GQuuuuuuX, timed perfectly with the launch of the new show.

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2024-12-13 04:40