Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX marks a significant entry into the Gundam franchise, with Kazuya Tsurumaki directing. While Hideaki Anno is involved, he is not the director. Tsurumaki, a protégé of Anno, aims to present an "alternate-history war chronicle" rather than a conventional parallel universe narrative, which is crucial for understanding the show's positioning within the traditional Gundam timeline. In discussing the legacy of FLCL and his experiences, Tsurumaki highlights the innovative storytelling aspect of this new Gundam installment.
In recent interviews, you've stressed that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX isn't a parallel universe story, but an 'alternate-history war chronicle.' Why is it important that audiences understand that distinction? Kazuya Tsurumaki: When it comes to the Gundam series, it's often said there are two main pillars. One would be the Universal Century, and then the other would be the alternative [continuity]... that is what is extremely interesting in terms of the positioning of this project.
Tsurumaki explains that while GQuuuuuuX is part of the Gundam series, it offers a fresh perspective by presenting a historical narrative rather than a just another alternate universe adventure.
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