Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX Concludes, Anno Hideaki Offers Words of Appreciation to Director Tsurumaki Kazuya: “A 12-Episode Series Embodying Passion, Dedication, and Tenacity”
The spring anime Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX aired its final episode, episode 12, from 24:29 on June 25, 2025.
Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX is a co-production between Studio Khara and Sunrise, directed by Tsurumaki Kazuya-kantoku. When you talk about Khara, their president is Anno Hideaki-san, known for the Evangelion series and many other works. Anno-san was also involved in “Jiikusu” (as the series is also known) through design works and other roles. He even handled the script for episode 2, which led fans to praise him with comments like “Anno-san did it again!”
After the final episode aired, he posted a message expressing his gratitude towards Director Tsurumaki-kantoku via the X account of Studio Khara, where he serves as president.
Jiikusu was a 12-episode TV series that truly embodied and condensed Director Tsurumaki-kantoku’s passion, dedication, and tenacity. It was a fortunate task to be able to assist, even in a small capacity. While I’d like to tell Director Tsurumaki-kantoku to ‘rest now,’ I hear he’s traveling overseas for an event. Please be careful and enjoy your time. Once again, thank you for your truly hard work over a long period. And as a friend, a companion, and a president, I offer my sincere gratitude. Thank you very much. Comment by Anno Hideaki.
#庵野秀明
A Look Back at Tweets from Studio Khara’s Sub-Account
Previously, anecdotes about Anno-san were also posted from Studio Khara’s sub-account, Unit 2 (@khara_inc2), often prefaced with (According to our president). Let’s take a quick look back at some of them.
First, check this out. The long post from March 16 regarding the “Timeline of Assistance” is a must-read!
And then, the broadcast was finally starting!
There were also introductions to past works directed by Director Tsurumaki-kantoku.
In episode 7, a small dream came true.
Regarding episode 8, Anno-san commented, “It wasn’t me.” This particular cut feels uniquely Director Tsurumaki-kantoku’s, reflecting his journey alongside Anno-san.
In episode 9, there was also a behind-the-scenes story about the setting.
And after the final episode, this was posted:
GQ Episode 12 (Final Episode). The end has finally arrived. To Director Tsurumaki-kantoku, the staff, and the cast, thank you for your truly hard work! It was a pleasure to be able to assist myself. And, an ending is just the beginning of the next. There are future works and works beyond that from Studio Khara, so please look forward to them. (According to our president)
Reflecting on the Finale and Looking Ahead
Anno-san’s messages include words of appreciation for Director Tsurumaki-kantoku, the participating staff, and the cast. He expresses his joy in being able to assist, and the phrase “And, an ending is just the beginning of the next,” certainly builds excitement for the future projects Studio Khara has in store.
It makes us look forward to what kind of dreams will intersect next, and what kind of incredible works they will show us!
Broadcast and Distribution Information
Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX aired every Tuesday at 24:29 on the NTV network (30 stations nationwide). It was also broadcast on BS11 every Saturday at 19:00. Streaming began every Wednesday at 1:00 AM (immediately after the TV broadcast) on Prime Video for the fastest domestic delivery, and sequentially on other streaming sites every Friday from 22:00. Ad-supported free streaming became available sequentially every Sunday from 22:00 on ABEMA and Lemino.
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Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX Production Details
Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Production | Studio Khara / Sunrise |
| Original Story | Yatate Hajime / Tomino Yoshiyuki |
| Director | Tsurumaki Kazuya |
| Series Composition | Enokido Youji |
| Script | Enokido Youji / Anno Hideaki |
| Character Design | Take |
| Mechanical Design | Yamashita Ikuto |
| Animation Character Design / Chief Animation Director | Ikeda Yumi / Kobori Fumie |
| Animation Mechanical Design / Chief Mechanical Director | Kane Sejun |
| Design Works | Ihara Toshiaki / Maeda Mahiro / Abe Shingo / Matsubara Hidenori |
| Concept Art | Ueda Sou |
| Art Setting | Katou Hiroshi (Totonyan) |
| Color Design | Inoue Akiko (Wish) |
| CGI Director | Suzuki Takashi |
| CGI Art Director | Kobayashi Hiroyasu |
| Special Effects Director | Yabe Hiroaki |
| Photography Director | Shiokawa Tomoyuki (T2 studio) |
| Editing | Tsujita Megumi |
| Music | Terui Norimasa / Hasuo Masayuki |
| Opening Theme | Yonezu Kenshi “Plazma” |
| Insert Song | NOMELON NOLEMON “Midnight Reflection” “Kienai” “HALO” |
| Insert Song | Hoshimachi Suisei “Yoru ni Saku” |
| Insert Song | TM NETWORK “BEYOND THE TIME ～Meobiusu no Sora o Koete～” |
| Ending Theme | Hoshimachi Suisei “Moo Doo Natte mo Iiya” |
| Sound Director | Yamada You (Sound Team Don Juan) |
| Sound Effects | Yamaya Naoto (Sound Box) |
| Production | Bandai Namco Filmworks |
Cast
| Character Name | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Amate Yuzuriha (Machu) | Kurosawa Tomoyo-san |
| Nyaan | Ishikawa Yui-san |
| Shuuji Itou | Tsuchiya Shinba-san |
| Ankie | Ise Mariya-san |
| Jezzy | Tokumoto Yasutoshi-san |
| Pomeranian | Echigoya Kousuke-san |
| Nab | Chiba Shouya-san |
| Keane | Nagano Yuusuke-san |
| Haro | Kugimiya Rie-san |
| Sharia Buru | Kawada Shinji-san |
| Eguzabe Oribe | Yamashita Seiichirou-san |
| Komori Haakooto | Fujita Akane-san |
| Shaa Azunaburu | Shin Yuuki-san |
| Denimu | Gotou Kousuke-san |
| Doren | Takeda Taiichi-san |
(C) Sotsu・Sunrise
《hidegomi》
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