Although the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime recently ended with its 12th episode, it was still one of the main highlights of Anime Expo 2025, thanks to the “Gundam Rising in Los Angeles – Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX SPECIAL EVENT.” Presented by Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc. on July 4 at the Peacock Theater, the panel was the first official U.S. appearance for the collaborative anime from studio khara and SUNRISE.
The Anime Expo 2025 panel opened with a screening of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Beginning, which is a re-edited theatrical version of the anime’s early episodes. Cheering, gasps, and applause could be heard through the screening, with many fans excited and surprised by some of the reveals and Mobile Suit entrances in the anime.
Gundam Rising in Los Angeles – Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX SPECIAL EVENT Celebrates the Recently Concluded Anime
After the screening, fans welcomed the creative team and cast of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX to the main stage. The cast and team includes 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). Risa Light served as the moderator as the panel gave attendees an in-depth look into the anime’s creative vision.
Speakers discussed script development, character dynamics, and the visual identity, while questions from the moderator encouraged thoughtful discussions about the evolution of the Gundam franchise. Moreover, the voice actors performed some of their most memorable and iconic lines from the anime, which were given applause and loud cheers from fans in attendance. The voice cast also led the audience in an energetic call-and-response to set up the musical finale.
An exclusive concert video from renowned singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu and popular hololive VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei was played at the panel. Both artists shared recorded messages expressing their appreciation for the global Gundam fanbase and those in attendance. The event concluded with a three-song performance by NOMELON NOLEMON, featuring the songs “Midnight Reflection,” “afterimage,” and “HALO.”
All attendees received a collection of limited-edition Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Beginning merchandise, including a custom-designed shopper bag, three collectible postcards with 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).
Gundam Festivities Carried On After the Special Event
The Gundam celebration continued on July 4 with a Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX autograph session at the JW Marriott Gold Ballroom from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PDT. Fans who reserved in advance had an opportunity to meet the team and cast, including Tsurumaki, Enokido, Kurosawa, Tsuchiya, Kawada, and Shin.
Autographs were offered on a framed memorial art print, which are purchased at the Bandai Hobby Booth (#SH-2214). Fans are also able to see a large Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX banner hanging on the South Hall building and visit the exhibition booth at Bandai Namco’s exhibit space (#SH-2406).
You can catch all 12 episodes of the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime on Prime Video in 240 countries.
