Gundam Gquuuuuux: Gender-Swap Fanart Finally Explains Machu and Nyaan’s Feelings for Shuji

If you’ve been watching Gundam Gquuuuuux lately, you may have noticed something: a lot of male fans are scratching their heads over why Machu and Nyaan are so into Shuji. Scroll through any comment section or forum thread and you’ll see the same question pop up—what’s so special about him?

In episode 5, there’s a brief fanservice moment that might offer a clue. Machu is caught sneaking a glance at Shuji’s chest through his shirt. The camera even zooms in subtly, emphasizing his physique. When their eyes meet, she quickly looks away, embarrassed. But her interest? Pretty obvious.

Throughout the series, both girls seem unusually fixated on him—constantly seeking him out, even clashing with each other over him. But why?

Gundam Gquuuuuux: Gender-Swap Fanart Finally Explains Machu and Nyaan’s Feelings for Shuji

Frustrated by the confusion, a Japanese artist decided to conduct a visual experiment: he gender-swapped the characters. In this alternate version, Shuji becomes a girl, and Machu and Nyaan are drawn as guys.

The result? A fanart that immediately clicked with viewers.

“I never really understood why Machu and Nyaan were so obsessed with Shuji,” the artist wrote. “But after imagining them all with reversed genders, it suddenly made sense.”

Male Fans Saw the Light

The reaction online was instant and unanimous. Suddenly, everything fell into place. A few standout reactions:

• “So that’s it… If you take characters like this and flip their genders, it actually starts to make sense. I get it now.”

• “Honestly? This totally checks out.”

• “I don’t know why, but something about this just feels right.”

• “No way Shuji would be this busty if you swapped him—he’s way too skinny! Make her flat-chested, at least!”

• “Now I understand everything.”

• “What’s funny is that Shuji doesn’t even seem aware of how attractive he is.”

Sometimes, gender-swapped interpretations can reveal dynamics that aren’t obvious at first glance. In this case, fans began to understand that Shuji’s appeal might not be about looks or bravado—but subtle charm and chemistry.

So, do you get it now too?