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Cartoonish violence and brief nudity in OK war anime.
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning
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What's the Story?
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM GQUUUUUUX: BEGINNING is an animated movie set in the Gundam franchise. It begins in an alternate timeline, where Zeon takes victory in the One Year War after many years of stalemate. The story first focuses on the "Red Comet" captain Char Aznable (voiced by Shin Yuki), then shifts to Amate Yuzuriha (voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa), a high school student who delivers food after school. By happenstance, she gets involved in illegal activity to help a new friend. She then discovers the underground world of mobile suit duels and realizes she's becoming a part of something much bigger.
Is It Any Good?
This movie has some uncomfortable brief scenes of teen nudity, but overall is an entertaining watch. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning serves as a solid continuation of a vast universe with many storylines, so new viewers may need a bit of a primer. Fans of the series will appreciate the old-school animation style and introduction of a new timeline. Even though there are lots of action scenes, they're pretty cartoonish and mild with no blood or gore, so teens and tweens who follow the franchise can continue to enjoy.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Nyaan's experiences as a war refugee. How might her background affect her choices, actions, or relationships?
Families can talk about Amate's decisions to get involved in illegal mobile suit deals to help her new friend Nyaan. Would you do the same? Why or why not?
Movie Details
- In theaters : February 28, 2025
- Cast : Tomoyo Kurosawa , Yui Ishikawa , Shimba Tsuchiya
- Director : Kazuya Tsurumaki
- Inclusion Information : Asian Movie Director(s) , Japanese Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : GKIDS
- Genre : Anime
- Topics : School ( High School ) , Robots
- Character Strengths : Courage
- Run time : 81 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : NA
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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