Only Two Out of Three Black Tri-Stars Left… Fans Stirred by Mash’s New Career and Scandal Following His Early Retirement in “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX”

Many viewers were shocked by the revelation of the current state of the Black Tri-Stars in episode 5 of the anime, “Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.” While Gaia and Ortega still take to the battlefield, to everyone’s surprise, Mash is serving as the mayor of Wuusen City. What’s more, he is embroiled in an affair scandal with his attractive secretary.

Mash’s mayoral scandal is reported in the in-universe news media, featuring censored photos of his affair and even kissing scenes. On social media, reactions were heated, with comments such as, “Mash’s rise to power and infidelity is just too much,” and “He had no lines, but he stole the show.” The stark contrast between the former hero’s current “winner status” and his “ethical downfall” caused quite a stir.

On the other hand, Gaia and Ortega, having been expelled from the military, now live as junk dealers, risking their lives in illegal clan battles. Viewers commented, “Mash, the mayor with a family and an affair, is now completely unreliable,” and “The divergence in the three men’s lives is brutal.”

This contrast among the Black Tri-Stars is more than just a running joke; it serves as a symbolic portrayal of how the reality of postwar life mercilessly divides once-great heroes, resonating deeply with many.