Reactions mixed with excitement and awe poured in, with comments like "The god has descended" and "I can't stop getting goosebumps." There were also many voices referring to it as the "White Devil" and "too much of a final boss." However, some expressed concerns that the Gundam appearing as a symbol of destruction toward the end might overshadow the drama of Machu and Nyaan.

Despite this, fans seemed overwhelmed by the divine presence of the original Gundam and the intensity of the scene. The inclusion of "BEYOND THE TIME" as an insert song sparked nostalgic and astonished reactions, such as "A challenge to the Heisei Gundam generation" and "Too emotional."

Episode 11 marked the moment when the unexpected "canonical history" interfered with the alternate world of GQuuuuuuX. The mysteries surrounding Shuji, Char's transformation, and even Lalah's awakening all paled in comparison to the less than seven seconds of the "original's descent." The moment that intro played, everyone realized it — the White Devil was indeed on a different level.

"Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" is the latest installment in the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series that has been ongoing since 1979. It follows the story of Amate Yuzuriha (voiced by Tomoyo Kurosawa), a high school girl living peacefully in a space colony, who gets entangled in illegal mobile suit duels known as "Clan Battle" after meeting a young girl named Nyaan (voiced by Yui Ishikawa).

The joint production by Studio Khara, known for works like the "Rebuild of Evangelion" series, and Sunrise created a buzz. The theatrical pre-release version, which premiered in January this year ahead of the TV series, was a massive hit, grossing approximately 3.4 billion yen. It has been re-released in 368 theaters nationwide since June 20th.

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