Hideaki Anno is not Responsible for the new Gundam

Since Bandai Namco announced the brand-new anime Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, fans and media have been buzzing about Hideaki Anno‘s involvement, given his reputation from Neon Genesis Evangelion. While Anno is credited as the co-writer, a recent statement shifted the spotlight to Kazuya Tsurumaki, the series’ director.

Hideaki Anno is not Responsible for the new Gundam

Veteran mecha designer Ikuto Yamashita took to his personal X account to clarify Tsurumaki’s leadership role. “Director Kazuya Tsurumaki will be making all the decisions for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX,” Yamashita wrote. “Anno might step in occasionally to provide support, but that’s the extent of his involvement.”

Yamashita added humorously, “Since Anno is Khara’s president, he reviews things as they progress. We’re trying to delay showing him updates as much as possible to avoid last-minute meddling.”

Who Is Kazuya Tsurumaki?

Tsurumaki, the director of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, is often regarded as Hideaki Anno’s protégé. He worked as an assistant director on Neon Genesis Evangelion at Gainax and debuted as a full-fledged director with the acclaimed experimental anime FLCL.

Over the years, he has directed notable projects such as Diebuster, Khara’s Rebuild of Evangelion series, and The Dragon Dentist. Fans are eager to see how Tsurumaki’s unique vision will shape this exciting new entry in the Gundam franchise.

What to Expect from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

While the anime’s quirky title has sparked curiosity, it is clear that the creative reins are firmly in Tsurumaki’s hands. Yamashita’s remarks about potential “meddling” from Anno have only added to the anticipation, considering Anno’s well-known passion for creative control.

The series is scheduled to air on Japanese television, with details about its international release yet to be confirmed. Before the TV premiere, a theatrical film featuring edited episodes will debut in Japan on January 17, titled Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-.

via Você Sabia Anime