Just Seeing Them Brings Comfort... Episode 9 of "Gundam GQuuuuuuX," Fans Thoroughly Satisfied with the Zeon Swim Team's Performance

Many viewers likely found their cheeks loosening into a smile during episode 9 of the anime "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (Gundam GQuuuuuuX)." A Gogg and a Z'Gok popping up from the ocean surface. With their appearance, fans rejoiced that "that presence" remains alive and well even as timelines shift.

"GQuuuuuuX" has continued with developments that significantly shake up its worldview and settings. The existence of Lalah Sune, Challia's Rose (Elmeth), depictions that seem as if multiple worlds are overlapping—and episode 9 was another information-heavy installment. Appearing amid all this were amphibious mobile suits like Gogg and Z'Gok, collectively known among fans as the "Zeon Swim Team."

The amphibious mobile suit group consisting of Gogg, Z'Gok, Acguy, and Z'Gok-E has been a beloved presence since their debut in the original Gundam series. Although only Gogg and Z'Gok appeared in episode 9, that alone provides a reassuring sense of "understanding."

Behind-the-scenes stories revealed after the broadcast also became a hot topic. According to Studio Khara's official X account, this cut involved a proposal from Hideaki Anno. To show traces of underwater operations while making them appear to be floating among the waves, the idea was brought in that "it works even without drawing from the shoulders down."