"This Char is insane!" Fans buzz over dashing profile in new Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX BD bonus illustration

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX has unveiled the design for the mini shikishi (art board), a manufacturer's bonus for the Blu-ray and DVD release of the theatrical preview edition, Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-. The reveal is already generating significant excitement online.

The bonus item features a brand-new illustration by Yumi Ikeda, the series' Animation Character Designer and Chief Animation Director. This artwork brings together five characters: Amate Yuzuriha (CV: Tomoyo Kurosawa), Nyaan, Shūji Itō, Challia Bull, and Char Aznable.

In the foreground, Machu (Amate) stands at the center, linked arm-in-arm with Nyaan on the bottom left and a smiling Shūji on the bottom right. The background completes the prestigious lineup with a stoic-looking Challia and Char, shown in a dashing side profile.

In the foreground, Machu—distinguished by her red hair and large eyes—stands at the center, linked arm-in-arm with the black-haired, determined-looking Nyaan and the blue-haired, gently smiling Shūji. In the background, the luxurious piece is completed by the green-haired, bearded Challia with a stern expression, and Char Aznable in his iconic red uniform, showing off a gallant profile and golden hair.

Social media has been flooded with praise from fans, with comments such as "My absolute favorite, Char, is way too handsome," "This Char is insane," "I love this vibe so much," and "This is a must-buy!"

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is the first-ever joint television production between Sunrise and Studio Khara. Set in a space colony, it follows high school student Amate Yuzuriha as she pilots the state-of-the-art Mobile Suit "GQuuuuuuX" in illegal MS duels. The series also features fierce battles with characters such as Sugai, known as the "Witch," and Sayla.

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