Lalah’s Screaming Face from Gundam GquuuuuuX Is the Internet’s Newest Meme

In the last episode of Gundam GquuuuuuX, a dramatic event unfolds. Lalah, in a moment of raw emotion, watches Char die in front of her (based on current interpretation — context may vary for those unfamiliar with classic Gundam lore). She then screams:

“CAPTAAAAAAIN!!”

But what’s burned into viewers’ memories isn’t just the scream — it’s her extremely exaggerated, anguished facial expression.

And so, a meme was born.

Lalah’s Face = “Extreme Difference”

Her screaming face has become a template for extreme reactions. One trending use shows how fans are applying this expression to other anime characters — especially when pointing out huge contrasts.

In one Chinese fan forum thread about Uma Musume, a user discussed the personality dynamics of three characters, saying one handles comedy, another carries the story, and the third brings interaction. Another user pointed out their hairstyles also differed a lot.

Then came the punchline: a fanart of Special Week making Lalah’s meme face with the caption “Huge Difference!!”

Japanese netizens are loving (and laughing at) the meme. Here are a few reactions:

• “Spe-chan…”
  (A nostalgic reaction to Special Week)

• “This reminds me of when Spe-chan thought she won the Arima Kinen, but lost by a nose to Grass in a photo finish.”

• “I burst out laughing.”

• “The Chinese have more meme creativity than us now, lol.”

• “Looks like they’ll even dominate parody culture soon!”

Will Lalah’s Meme Face Stick?

It’s too soon to say how far this meme will go, but it’s gaining traction fast. Anime has always had a way of producing over-the-top expressions — and this one from Gundam GquuuuuuX might just be the next classic reaction face we see everywhere.