Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-
『機動戦士 Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-』

The North American Premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- is sold out. Want to see it on the big screen? The film comes to theaters nationwide beginning February 28.

GKIDS, Bandai Namco Filmworks and Japan Society present the North American Premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- on February 20. Be the first to see the first-ever collaboration between studio khara, the studio behind the EVANGELION Series, and SUNRISE, the home of Gundam. Please join Japan Society for a special screening including limited edition Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- giveaways for all participants, photo ops and figure displays.

Giveaways:
Theatrical Poster, Clear File, Gundam 45^th Anniversary Bag, Flyer. Giveaway quantity and items are subject to change.

Synopsis:
Amate Yuzuriha is a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony floating in outer space. When she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle. 

Under the entry name “Machu,” she throws herself into fierce battle day after day, piloting the GQuuuuuuX. Then an unidentified Gundam mobile suit pursued by both the space force and the police appears before her, along with its pilot, a boy named Shuji. 

Now their world is about to enter a new era. 

The first-ever major collaboration between studio khara, the studio behind the EVANGELION Series, and SUNRISE, the historic home to the Mobile Suit Gundam animated works, brings together an all-star creative team for a groundbreaking new entry to the Gundam universe. Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki (FLCL), with a screenplay co-written by legendary screenwriter Yoji Enokido (Revolutionary Girl Utena) and acclaimed filmmaker Hideaki Anno (EVANGELION Series), Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- is a stunning visual feast that will captivate fans.

Dir. Kazuya Tsurumaki, 2025, DCP, 81 min., color, in Japanese with English subtitles. With Tomoyo Kurosawa, Yui Ishikawa, Shimba Tsuchiya.

Image: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- ©SOTSU・SUNRISE.

This special event is created in partnership with GKIDS and Bandai Namco Filmworks.

Gundam display by Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America and Tamashii Nations.

Japan Society’s 120th anniversary initiatives and related programs are generously supported by Champion Sponsor, MUFG Bank, Ltd.

Japan Society programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Film programs are generously supported by ORIX Corporation USA, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, Anime NYC and Yen Press. Endowment support is provided by the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Endowment Fund and The John and Miyoko Davey Endowment Fund. Additional season support is provided by The Globus Family, George P. Hirose, David Toberisky, Joseph Rajaratnam and Dharshini Iolanthe Sivakumaran, and Film Circle members.

Transportation assistance is provided by Japan Airlines, the official Japanese airline sponsor of Japan Society Film Program. Housing assistance is provided by the Prince Kitano New York, the official hotel sponsor of Japan Society Film Program.