This OP scene has drawn a flood of reactions such as, "How did a minor character from the original become so prominent?" "He’s just too cute—I burst out laughing at the eyecatch," and "His dash is addictive." The character design has also been refined, unleashing his full "cool old man" appeal. His presence evokes laughter, emotion, and even a sense of nostalgia.

The main theme "Plazma" by Kenshi Yonezu accompanies this dynamic opening, and the stylish animation, characteristic of Studio Khara, contributed to the high praise after just two episodes, with many calling it a "masterpiece in the making." Furthermore, there are even shots suggesting a connection with Char, which leaves the impression that Challia Bull is not merely a nostalgic cameo, but is set to play a pivotal role in the story.

A character who exited after only one episode in the past has transcended time to become the "unsung hero" of the Reiwa-era Gundam series. This was no coincidence; it may have been the biggest surprise planned by the creators of "GQuuuuuuX."

Viewers’ reactions ranged from "His presence is overwhelming just by running" to "I don’t get it, but for some reason, it just makes sense." The OP has left fans with a strange sense of “just accept it.” Still, after seeing the green old man running in the opening, viewers can't help but become curious about what role he’ll play in this story. That’s how undeniable Challia Bull’s “Reiwa-era presence” has become.

"Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" is the latest installment in the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, running since 1979. It follows the story of Amate Yuzuriha (voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa), a high school girl living peacefully in a space colony, who is swept up into the illegal mobile suit dueling competition known as "Clan Battle" after meeting the girl Nyaan (voiced by Yui Ishikawa). Co-produced by Studio Khara, known for the "Rebuild of Evangelion" movies, and Sunrise, the theatrical version was released in advance of the TV series this January, earning around 3.4 billion yen at the box office—a major hit. It is currently being re-released in 368 theaters nationwide from June 20.

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