On social media, there are numerous earnest pleas such as, "Please release a separate bit set!" or "Do I have to wait until the METAL ROBOT SPIRITS with six bits is released...?" It seems the phase has shifted to one of prayer.

Meanwhile, the use of six bits as a visual effect is simply stunning. The behavior of the bits during combat, while reminiscent of the original funnels, also incorporates Showa-era beam sounds and unique trajectories, earning praise as "nostalgic yet new." Some viewers commented, "It reminded me of Char's Counterattack," and "The bit sound was oddly Showa, which made me laugh," indicating the visual appeal is undeniable.

However, there are also critiques of the technical settings. Concerns like "Isn't it strange that there are six bits when they shouldn't be miniaturized?" and accepting voices stating, "Maybe it's possible in that world line," can also be seen.

The more appealing a mobile suit, the more modelers want to create it. However, if the reproducibility is too high, it also becomes a problem for them. The fact that Char's Red Gundam sparked so much discussion over the "overuse" of bits might indicate it's already legendary.

"Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" is the latest installment in the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, which has been ongoing since 1979. It tells the story of high school girl Amate Yuzuriha (voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa) who, after meeting a girl named Nyaan (voiced by Yui Ishikawa), gets caught up in illegal mobile suit duel competitions known as "Clan Battles." The collaboration between Studio Khara, known for works like the "Rebuild of Evangelion" series, and Sunrise has attracted attention. The theatrical premiere version released ahead of the TV series in January this year was a massive hit, with box office earnings of approximately 3.4 billion yen. It has been re-screened at 368 theaters nationwide since June 20.

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