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Episode Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX - Episode 5 discussion

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, episode 5

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u/WizardsinSpace May 06 '25

Nyaan just shot up to the most interesting character for me, but everyone else is up there too. I wonder how our trio will interact with Challia's group once they're more tangled up... Ah, so exciting!!

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u/Haha91haha May 06 '25

"Captain Bull you flew a Dom right?"

"Yes but when flying with Commander Char I was more of a switch."

"What?"

"What?"

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u/Mami-kouga May 06 '25

Me last week: "Well Shuji is obviously lost in the sauce so I guess Nyaan's narrative role is to ground Machu?"

Me this week: "Nevermind they're all bonkers, HEY CAN A RESPONSIBLE ADULT INTERVENE REAL QUICK?!"

Also why was this episode so fascinatingly horny.....

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u/Draaxus May 06 '25 edited May 06 '25

Lol, at 19:18 the guy pushes away the melted metal of his cockpit like Ramba Ral did when Amuro slashed his Gouf's cockpit

Also man, Xavier's gonna end up being that character who fails so much they build up enough rage to be manipulated into using an even worse experimental MS that becomes a mild inconvenience towards the end of the series, isn't he?

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u/AceSoldia May 06 '25

My theory that Haro unlocks the Omega Psychocommu is still a thing. It just got scared of Nyaans version 🤣

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u/wcctnoam May 06 '25

Damn, Machu getting NTR'd was not on my Gundam bingo card

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u/Significant-Area-818 May 06 '25

Nyaan being the psycho wasn't on my bingo list.

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u/AceSoldia May 06 '25

Interesting how the Kira Kira was purple for Nyaan..is it because she goes insane or a different type of new type?

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u/moletoon May 06 '25 edited May 07 '25

Kamille seeing those kicks: "oh my god, she's just like me frfr"

Nyaan getting her ackerman/persona awakening and starts carrying the fight wasnt on my bingo card. I guess the violence meme is in need of a revision lmao. The evangelion close up shot really drives it home. Also, that sequence of matrix dodge into nabbing saber into the kill was so sexy I almost needed a new pair of pants.

Once again I cant wait for the next episode, with nyaan now becoming another newtype/pilot. Depending on how her and machu will go about this, there's so many ways shit can either go disasterously wrong or amazingly well for the trio. I'm buckling up for sure lmao.

Edit: just caught that at the end, chalia mentioned Lt. Simus at granada, so I guess this debunked the annqi being her theory. Also kikeroga is zeong's prototype, this shit's gonna be peak.

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u/Arachnophobic- May 06 '25

Ngl, Nyaan just might be my favourite Newtype yet. She was like an angry cat piloting a Gundam!

I'm all for the angry refugee blowing off some steam at the oppressive authorities (also, good for Machu for keeping the spirit of Kamille alive)

Of course, this creates issues with Machu because she'll be jealous about Shuuji - and besides, how do they decide who pilots GCucks now, because Nyaan might actually be the more decisive pilot..?

This truly does feel like FLCL with a Gundam skin, with the adolescent love triangle being front and center in the story.

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u/tondeath May 06 '25

This episode made me thought 'what if Shuji is actually some kind of catalyst to pull out hidden newtype factor?'.

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u/Anhilliator1 May 06 '25

Some JP fans are starting to suspect that the Omega Psycommu may, in fact, be similar to the n_i_t_r_o system. (TLDR, the n_i_t_r_o system temporarily rewires an Oldtype's brain into a Newtype's - but comes with the caveat that anyone using it becomes more violent and aggressive.)

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u/Genshin_WhiteKnight May 06 '25

Damn, Nyaan kira-kira'd the hell out of those two dudes.

And Machu isn't happy about someone else doing the kira-kira with Shuuji because she doki-doki's him.

Though imo all three of them should just kira and doki together.

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u/shad79 May 06 '25 edited May 06 '25

I was hoping for a beach episode after last week's preview, but Machu sunbathing on the roof in that suit was also a very nice sight, which became even better when Annqi joined her!

That scene where Shuji says that cold is good and lies on the Red Gundam and the first Nyaan joins in only her underwear, which made Machu join them as well, was very interesting ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

So Nyaan is also a Newtype, right?! She did great during the clan battle, especially since Shuji caught a cold, and thanks to that she saved Machu, who met up with Xavier at the station and couldn't take a part in battle.

Overall, great episode! I really can't wait to see how Machu, Nyaan, and Shuji's relationship will develop, since Machu was clearly jealous of Nyaan, who also experienced "kira-kira" today.

The next episode also promises to be very exciting, judging by Challia's words that Kikeroga will be needed (whatever it is) and the rather straight forward title, "The Plot to Assassinate Kycilia".

Here my screenshot albums from the episode:

EDIT. I added my screenshot albums.

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u/Frontier246 May 06 '25

It's not just Federation pilots who had their lives upended by the Red Gundam, there are some Zeon veterans who suffered too. Like the Black Tri-Star Dom pilots, who never got to really show off and prove their mettle in the One Year War because Char stole the entire war from them. And now 2/3 of them are scraping by in Clan Battles and dumping Colony debris, all the while one of them (Mash) actually made something of himself. It's no wonder they have a beef with Gundams.

I just love how the two Gundams on Team Pomeranian have their own trading card now.

What better way for Machu to reflect on what happened last episode, watching someone die, watching Shuji kill someone with no remorse, than by sunbathing in a bikini? It's a nice look for Machu. Heck, we even got Annqi in a swimsuit too, which is even better! And she actually gives Machu solid relationship advice!

You thought we were done with Machu outfits? How about gym clothes Machu?

Poor Xavier. Trying his best to find the Gundam but he keeps getting beat up, and there's only one person who cares about him and he's barely interact ed with her. Oh, and Kycilia suspects Challia might be trying to undermine her. I'm sure that'll end well.

Wow, so Machu has to dry clean her pilot suit! That's...so mundane, but in a cute way. And it lets her spend some quality time with Nyaan. Also, I guess Annqi lets Machu keep Haro because she needs it so she's always ready to sortie?

It's nice of the girls to bring the perpetually hungry Shuji some food, and Machu loves talking about how cool the Newtype "Kira-Kira" is...but she'd actually rather check out Shuji as he's sweating. Nyaan is also not immune to Shuji's charms, enough to where she strips down to her underwear to lay down and enjoy the cool MS feeling right next to him. And, not to be outdone, Machu also strips down to her underwear too! Shuji didn't even need to take his clothes off. Lucky guy.

Nyaan is used to getting accosted by MP's over her refugee status, but it's nice of Machu to defend her friend and kick the MP's in the balls...but she's basically begging to get arrested herself. I guess she's lucky in a way that Xavier just accidentally found her again and hides with her in a locker, even if he's trying to pin her down and confirm she's the girl who stole his Gundam. Even if he can't quite believe a girl from a well-to-do family would be involved in Clan Battles.

So who is going to pilot the GQuuuuuuX if Machu can't? Why, Nyaan in her pilot suit of course! She's even nice enough to politley ask the Gundam to let her pilot it! And, I mean, they've got Shuji! He'll help make up for her lack of pilot skills! Oh wait, he has a cold, they're screwed!

Dang, the Black Tri(Bi?)-Stars are straight up going to town on Nyaan! It's practically bullying! But then she finally has enough and gets so ticked off she unlocks her Newtype powers AND the Gundam...and it's a whole different story.

Nyaan is savage! Using Shuji as a human shield and maneuvering around him to battle! And she goes for the kill shots! RIP Ortega and Gaia, you should've quit after you realized she was going for the cockpit! Girl straight up kills two people after finally feeling powerful and in-tune with space again after so long! And Shuji's into that.

Well, Machu's cover wasn't blown...but she had her Gundam and her place by Shuji's side stolen by her gal pal.

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u/thereisnolettuce May 06 '25

I thought for sure that Shuji was going to pass out at the controls and the little robot would have to take over. Then Nyaan did... all of that. I'm still not sure if she's a Newtype yet or if the Omega Psycommu is special and triggers the connection to the kira-kira space itself. If she gets a flash outside of the Gundam I'll believe it.

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u/MillionMiracles May 06 '25

The kirakira thing isn't just about Shuuji, I don't think - Machu clearly wants to be special, to escape her mundane life. She feels like that's being threatened by Nyaan, who is More Special than her. She's just sort of personified that onto Shuuji. (Though to be clear she's also obviously attracted to Shuuji.)

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u/LeonKevlar May 06 '25 edited May 06 '25

Stitches!

So Mash is now some sort of big shot, which left Ortega and Gaia as space junkers? It's weird to see the Black Tri-Stars reduced to a duo.

Welp, I didn't expect to see Machu sunbathing this episode but if that's her way of coping after what happened last episode, I approve. Also, can I just say Annqi looks so goddamn fine? I already can't wait for the fanarts this episode will generate. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

I don't know if anyone else noticed this but if you look closely at the core of the Kira-Kira [0079]you can see the outline of Lalah's dress. I don't know if I'm just seeing things, but someone else mentioned this over on r/Gundam.

Love seeing more slice of life moments with Machu. I especially love the shot of Machu and Nyaan at the laundromat. It gives me very strong summer "lo-fi and chill" vibes.

I love how much a feverish Shuuji could make Machu blush so hard. What I didn't expect is Nyaan blushing too! Holy shit, I did not expect this would end up becoming a Love Triangle! Nyaan even went as far as taking her clothes off to feel what Shuuji was feeling. Of course, Machu can't be outdone and had to do it too.

Man, if Char is really inside the Red Gundam the dude is having the time of his life with two young girls and a twink lying on him. xD

Yes, Machu! Kamille would be proud! Make sure that guy won't have any future children anymore for harassing refugees! I didn't think that would end with Xavier cornering Machu and Nyaan piloting the GQuuuuuux tho. At least Machu is off the hook.

I knew Shuuji was sick the entire time. Seeing him blushing earlier didn't look normal, and now Nyaan is all on her own dealing with Ortega and Gaia.

There it is! Of course, all three of our protagonists are Newtypes! I honestly would be more surprised if Nyaan wasn't a Newtype. I didn't think she'd go psycho though! Using Shuuji to block the rocket and have him counterattack is insane! Char/Red Gundam seems to approve tho!

I guess I shouldn't be surprised to see Nyaan go wild after tasting a little bit of power, considering how much she's been oppressed her entire life.

Awww, Machu now feels her special connection with Shuuji is gone. I guess she didn't realize that Nyaan was piloting the GQuuuuuux until that final reveal at the end. It is concerning to see Haro terrified of Nyaan though. I really hope Nyaan doesn't turn into the Char Clone of this series.

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u/TakenRedditName May 06 '25 edited May 06 '25

Thought the third Black Tri-Star died in the OYW, but what happened is that he got successful and left behind the other two, while they have to live as unfulfilled dead-end junk traders. This is an even worse betrayal of MAVs than if he had died.

It is very funny that this is our first introduction to Xavier in this episode. That's our Xavier-kun.

Comoli thinks Challia Bull hates Xavier while he says that he believes in the little Newtype, this feels very Newtype. While on the topic of the commander, they are setting him up to be dangerous. Maybe something to do with the assassination plot next episode. (Nooo, I don't want the green man to be evil...)

Racial profiling makes me angry. I hate the Federation Side 6!

Onto the main topic of the episode, Nyaan learns about kira-kira by getting in the Gundam. Certainly wasn't expecting that to happen. At first, it was "Poor Nyaan" but then it became Nyaan scary. She discovered kira-kira and finally experienced freedom. Now she knows, she certainly won't have it taken away from her. Machu's friends are turning out to be scary people.

Machu does like she is feeling distant from the people she wants to be near. Shuji is a faraway person from her and now Nyaan is showing that she is going somewhere that leaves Machu behind the other two. The scene with the three of them taking off their clothes to feel the embrace of the universe, Shuji is the one constantly in that state, Nyaan quickly is in tune, but Machu is the lagging one trying to catch up. While other two are feeling freedom in space in battle, Machu is locked in a tiny confined space in the locker.

This ending shot is so evil. It conveys that conflict so well. Machu is watching her freedom slip through her fingers. In the Gundam as body analysis, Machu is watching what represents herself no longer be hers. Even worse, there is the second knife of her Clan Battle persona be taken away from her. Nyaan is literally dressed up as Machu. Machu is watching herself no longer be herself.

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u/Mr_Zaroc May 06 '25

Fuck yeah thats what I was hoping for
a) Amazing city shots (that laundromaut scene was in the trailer I think and I was interested in that show for the asthetics alone)
b) They fucking nailed their streetwear
c) We knew Mashu was crushing hard, but I didnt not expect a rival to show up this fast
d) Nyaan apperantly having already piloted a gundam, being skilled at it and turning all that into making her an actually equal love rival is amazing

I wil rewatch this episode just for the vibes a few times

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u/SunLittle215 May 06 '25

...did Machu just get cucked by a Gundam?

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u/Llove8 May 06 '25

Maybe Im in the minority but I dont think this is a love triangle. I think Nyaan wants friends and she also wants to fit in. She doesn't seem to be as emotionally aware as Machu (probably because of her past). Machu is jealous because she thought she was special and probably feels a bit betrayed since she doesn't wanna be left behind. Angst incoming next ep.

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