Gundam GQuuuuuuX Characters Char, Challia, and Xavier Olivette Featured on anan Magazine Covers

Characters from Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX will appear on the cover of anan magazine for the first time. Char Aznable and Challia Bull are featured on the front of the October 1 release, while Xavier Olivette appears on the back cover.

Quick Summary:

・anan No. 2465 Special Edition features Char Aznable and Challia Bull on the cover.
・Xavier Olivette is highlighted on the back cover with an exclusive illustration.
・The anime is produced by Studio Khara and Sunrise, set after the One Year War.
・The issue includes a long interview with director Kazuya Tsurumaki and cast members.

Char and Challia on the Cover

Char Aznable and Challia Bull were drawn together in a special illustration for the anan No. 2465 Special Edition. The scene shows Char without his mask, sharing a symbolic moment with Challia. Instead of facing each other, both look in the same direction, reflecting their bond as M.A.V. partners. Challia holds a glass of Bordeaux wine, a nod to their shared memories.

Xavier Olivette on the Back Cover

The back cover features Xavier Olivette, an original character in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. A Zeon lieutenant and rookie pilot, he first boarded the GQuuuuuuX mobile suit before later piloting his own customized Gyan. The illustration shows him seated by a train window, lost in thought, capturing his more melancholic side.

Feature Interviews in anan

The magazine also includes a special feature. Director Kazuya Tsurumaki discusses the series in a long interview conducted by Gundam enthusiast and writer Ryo Kato. Cast members—Tomoyo Kurosawa (Machu), Yuki Shin (Char), Shinji Kawada (Challia), and Seiichiro Yamashita (Xavier Olivette)—reflect on their roles, sharing thoughts on responsibility, performance, and the series’ impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which Gundam GQuuuuuuX characters appear on the anan cover?
A1: Char Aznable and Challia Bull are featured on the cover of anan No. 2465 Special Edition, marking their first magazine cover appearance.

Q2: Who is on the back cover of anan No. 2465?
A2: Xavier Olivette is featured on the back cover, shown in an original illustration where he gazes out of a train window.

Q3: What content does the magazine feature besides the covers?
A3: The issue includes a long interview with director Kazuya Tsurumaki and cast interviews with Tomoyo Kurosawa, Yuki Shin, Shinji Kawada, and Seiichiro Yamashita.

Q4: Who produced Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX?
A4: The anime was produced as a collaboration between Studio Khara and Sunrise, set after the One Year War.

Source : ORICON NEWS