Machu has earned the "mad dog" nickname among fans due to her uncontrollable initiative, such as stealing a mysterious, state-of-the-art mobile suit she happened to encounter, saying, "Doesn't that one look stronger?" Her typically bold actions this time prompted viewers to react with comments like, "Did she just silently break into the atmosphere!?" "The pacing... the pacing is so fast!" and, "Machu's sense of speed is insane, lol."

"Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX" is the latest entry in the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, which has been ongoing since 1979. The story follows Amate Yuzuriha, a high school girl living peacefully in a space colony, whose fateful meeting with the mysterious girl Nyaan draws her into the illegal mobile suit dueling competition known as Clan Battle.

Jointly produced by Studio Khara, known for works like the "Rebuild of Evangelion" film series, and Sunrise, the show has attracted significant attention. The theatrical advance screening, released in January this year ahead of the TV series, was a huge hit, grossing approximately 3.4 billion yen. Even after all 12 episodes finished airing in June, new merchandise continues to be released, and an original soundtrack is also set to launch on August 27, maintaining the series’ high profile. In July, a special event was also held at Anime Expo 2025, North America's largest anime convention, in Los Angeles.

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