This Is the Power of a Jaded Stare...! Fans Everywhere Fall for Machu’s Momentary Expression in “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX”

In the first episode of the anime “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX,” the protagonist Amate Yuzuriha (nicknamed Machu) stunned viewers with her “jaded stare”—an expression that immediately ignited a frenzy on social media after the episode aired.

After bumping into the mysterious girl Nyaan at the station, Machu’s smartphone display is left with a cracked screen. At first glance, this seems like just a minor mishap, but it quickly escalates into a high-stakes battle to reclaim an installer device, followed by a thrilling chase.

When Machu appears after tracking Nyaan’s escape route, she gives her a brief glare—the now-famous jaded stare. The moment Machu’s piercing eyes flashed across the screen, social media erupted with comments like “Jaded stare Machu is adorable,” and viewers everywhere found themselves falling for her charm.

Fan art featuring parodies of Machu’s jaded stare shot up in popularity, and the tag “Jaded Stare Machu” spread rapidly online. Other characters started being depicted with jaded stares as well, sparking a lively trend in illustration circles.