Stir It Up, Green Old Man Sensation! Unexpected Popularity of "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX's" One-Time Character in the Reiwa Era

Who would have thought that a minor character who appeared in only one episode of "Mobile Suit Gundam" would become a huge hit in the Reiwa era? In the opening animation of "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX," even “Green Old Man” Challia Bull (CV: Shinji Kawada) appears alongside the protagonists, showing a lively run.

Challia originally appeared as a soldier of the Principality of Zeon in episode 39 of "Mobile Suit Gundam." Since he appeared in only one episode, many Gundam fans may have the impression of him as a minor character. However, Challia made a surprising comeback in "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" in the Reiwa era, gaining popularity with his dandy appearance, and is affectionately known as the "Green Old Man."

Of course, Challia is depicted in the opening animation, running in a forward-leaning position alongside the protagonist Amate Yuzuriha, also known as Machu (CV: Tomoyo Kurosawa), and Nyaan (CV: Yui Ishikawa).