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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX episode 6 review: Chaos and conspiracy on side
Credits: Crunchyroll As Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode 6 ('The Plot to Assassinate Kycilia') premieres on Amazon Prime, longtime fans and newcomers alike are in for a ride. For context, GQuuuuuuX reimagines the classic Universal Century Gundam saga in an alternate timeline. In this universe, ace pilot Char Aznable took the White Gundam (now the 'Red Gundam') and won the One Year War for Zeon, radically changing history. Five years later, a Space Colony called Side 6 has become the stage for underground mecha duels known as Clan Battles. The heroine is Amate 'Machu' Yuzuriha, a high-school girl who unexpectedly activates the experimental Gundam GQuuuuuuX and joins these duels alongside Shuji Ito (pilot of the Red Gundam). (If you're wondering, Clan Battles are basically illegal mobile-suit duels – think futuristic gladiator matches.) With Zeon operatives and even rogue Earth Federation agents on her tail, Machu 's life is anything but normal. Episode 6 deepens the intrigue by testing Machu's friendships and revealing a dangerous assassination plot – all while delivering the mecha action that audiences crave. Background: Alternate Gundam universe To set the scene: GQuuuuuuX takes place in a timeline where the Principality of Zeon won the One Year War, thanks to Char's bold move of stealing the Federation's Gundam. In this reality, characters who died in the original series (like Kycilia Zabi) are alive, and Earth forces are on edge. On Side 6, Machu (Amate) is just an ordinary colony student until she meets Nyaan, a war refugee. Their encounter drags Machu into the hunt for the missing Red Gundam. Zeon sends Lieutenant Xavier Olivette in the prototype GQuuuuuuX to capture it, but when his Gundam crashes on Side 6, Machu hijacks it and wipes out the corrupt Space Police. This dramatic moment leaves the GQuuuuuuX in the hands of the Pomeranians, a clan-battle gang. After meeting Shuji Ito (the Red Gundam pilot) and sensing a kindred spirit, Machu joins him as a teammate in Clan Battles. In short, a normal schoolgirl becomes a Gundam pilot overnight. Note for new viewers: the show mixes high-tech mecha battles with heavy political plots. As one reviewer warned, GQuuuuuuX 'leans heavily into pre-existing lore' and assumes some familiarity with Gundam history. But even without deep Gundam knowledge, you'll follow the main beats: rival pilots, powerful mobile suits, and a war of ideologies. Episode 6 recap In this episode, Machu and her friends face tests on every front. First, a personal crisis: Machu learns that Nyaan has awakened Newtype powers (advanced psychic abilities), and she can't help feeling jealous that Nyaan has an advantage that she lacks. This inner conflict makes Machu distance herself from Nyaan. Meanwhile, Zeon commander Challia Bull orders a secret delivery of the fearsome Kikeroga mobile armor to Side 6 – hinting that something big is coming. A Zeon informant warns Xavier that Kycilia Zabi (one of the Zabi royals) is about to visit the colony, and whispers of sabotage and moles swirl through the ranks. Then the drama really escalates: Annqi, the Pomeranians' leader, cuts a dark deal with Challia. She agrees to betray Machu by handing over the GQuuuuuuX and revealing Shuji's hideout to Zeon, all for a huge bounty. Machu accidentally overhears this perfidy. In a tense but heartfelt moment, she quickly reconciles with Nyaan and the pair rush off to warn Shuji of the impending attack. On another front, Federation agents – in fact members of the Titans faction – have infiltrated the colony with orders to kill Kycilia. We even see Titans veterans Bask Om and Gates Capa among the saboteurs. As Kycilia arrives on Side 6 for her secret meeting, everything erupts into chaos: Side 6 security forces attempt to assassinate the captured Xavier as a message to Zeon, but Challia suddenly intervenes to save him. The episode ends on a cliffhanger: loyalties are unclear (even Challia's), friendships have been tested, and an assassination plot is a hair's breadth from unfolding. Emotionally, Machu's guilt over hurting Nyaan gives way to relief when she reconnects with her friend – a touching beat amid all the tension. Overall, Episode 6 throws its characters into turmoil: jealousy, betrayal, and looming political violence all come to a head. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Essential Tips for Navigating Morocco Celebrities' Educational Journey Undo Story and character analysis Episode 6 digs into character relationships and themes of trust. Machu's jealousy and guilt over Nyaan's talent highlight the personal side of the story. For fans, it's a relief to see the two reconcile – showing that despite the violence around them, Machu's humanity remains intact. Shuji's determination (and Machu's loyalty to him) also shine through; their bond as Gundam teammates becomes more than just a title. The appearance of Annqi as a double-crosser raises stakes: no one in the Pomeranians can be fully trusted now. Meanwhile, Challia's ambiguous actions – saving Xavier at the end – underscore his murky loyalties. Is he just protecting his own interests, or does he secretly sympathize with Machu's cause? The episode suggests that the lines between friend and enemy are blurring, which is classic Gundam drama. As for pacing, the mix of school-scene angst and high-level scheming is uneven. Casual viewers might feel overwhelmed: the episode bounces from Machu's personal dilemma to Zeon's royal intrigue to underground deals. Hardcore fans, however, will enjoy catching the references (for example, Gizmodo noted that Episode 6 even tips its hat to events from Zeta Gundam ). Those nods add depth for veterans, even as they underscore the density of the narrative. In summary, Episode 6 is heavy on story setup and light on extended action, but it pays off by sharply raising the emotional and political stakes. What's next: Speculation With all these threads now in motion, fans are eagerly guessing where the story will go. The next episode's title, 'Machu's Rebellion,' suggests Amate may finally stand up against the establishment. Having worked through her jealousy and learned of Annqi's betrayal, Machu might fight back against Zeon influence or even the corrupted parts of Side 6 itself. Nyaan's Newtype awakening could also come into play – perhaps she'll take up the GQuuuuuuX or another Gundam to protect her friends. On the political side, Kycilia Zabi's visit is ominous. Will the assassination attempt succeed or be thwarted? And what will Challia do when his loyalties are tested by Kycilia versus the Char-aligned underground? The introduction of Bask Om and the Titans hints at a larger conspiracy. It's possible Episode 7 will feature a full-on clash with the Titan operatives (Bask Om was once a villain in Zeta Gundam ). At the very least, we expect more spectacular Clan Battles, now with even more on the line. One thing is clear: the conspiracy is out in the open, and Machu and her allies will have to fight not just in the arena, but in the shadows of Zeon and Federation politics. Whether it's more pyrotechnic robot duels or game-changing betrayals, the stage is set for a dramatic second half.
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Gundam GQuuuuuuX' Unleashes The Black Tri-Stars, Sort Of
The new Rick Doms have a funky thruster "foot" at the rear. In the latest episode of Gundam GQuuuuuuX, we're finally introduced to the Black Tri-Stars, or what's left of them. This was a more surprising episode and actually added something more to the show. In that, the setup for a new clan battle against Ortega and Gaia from the Black Tri-Stars, we had a switcheroo with Pomeranian pilots. With Challia Bull and his team still trying to find the GQuuuuuuX, although in a rather laid-back manner on the part of Challia, we see what happens to veterans of the war. Hauling junk, Gaia and Ortega from the Black Tri-Stars aren't doing so great, while Mash is absent and living a more glamorous life. This leaves the remaining pair to enter clan battles in their old Rick Doms under the team name of Binarys and earn some extra cash. The Rick Doms in this continuity are pretty similar but have an additional thruster 'foot' at the rear that's deployed for high thrust maneuvers. It's pretty neat actually. In the original Mobile Suit Gundam, this also tracks as the Rick Doms were a space-only variant of the Dom, but were visually pretty much identical. So this design variance is a cool addition. In any case, Gaia and Ortega do their version of the Jet Stream Attack, and things pan out in a way neither really expects. For starters, Machu is late to the clan battle after defending Nyaan from some security guards, as she is apparently a refugee. After Machu kicks one of the guards squarely in the plums, Xavier saves her and they hide in a locker together. Xavier is convinced Machu is the pilot of his GQuuuuuuX, but when the Gundam launches without her, both Machu and Xavier are suitably confused. This is because Nyaan has taken Machu's place and for the initial fight, the Omega Psychommu isn't active and Nyaan gets hammered. This felt a lot like how Sayla Mass steals the Gundam in the original series, but Nyaan then breaks through and activates her Newtype abilities, which in turn activate the Omega Psychommu. The result is a surprising fight and one where Shuji and Nyaan work well together, to the jealous horror of Machu. While the re-jigged background of the series is a mess, this Newtype switch-up with Nyaan is interesting and implies more of a love triangle setup down the line, or even a more direct rivalry between Nyaan and Machu. I do feel the overall layout of the series feels very messy, especially after the carefully considered Witch from Mercury, but the characters and story are doing interesting and surprising things finally, and that's great. Gundam GQuuuuuuX is now streaming worldwide via Amazon Prime Video. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
