Key Takeaways:
- Their omission still shows the creators’ deep respect for Gundam’s emotional roots.
- Gundam GQuuuuuuX originally planned to reintroduce Kai and Miharu as a married couple working against Zeon.
- The subplot was cut to keep the story centered on Lalah Sune’s arc.
A Special Event with Big Reveals
During a special stage appearance in Japan on June 28th, the director, scriptwriter, and lead actress of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX shared fresh insights into the anime’s development. The trio confirmed that the series takes place in an alternate timeline where Zeon triumphed in the One Year War, dramatically shifting the power dynamic of the Universal Century.
Among the biggest surprises was the reveal that two iconic characters from the original Mobile Suit Gundam—Kai Shiden and Miharu Ratokie—were initially meant to return with a brand-new fate.
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A Lost Reunion: Kai and Miharu’s Cut Cameo
Scriptwriter Yoji Enokido disclosed that the series originally planned to reintroduce Kai and Miharu in radically different roles. In Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Miharu would have been reimagined as a high-ranking Zeon intelligence officer secretly undermining the Zabi regime on behalf of Challia Bull. More strikingly, she and Kai were to be married, offering a heartwarming conclusion to the pair’s tragic arc in the original series.
Their original story was one of loss—Miharu, once a Zeon spy, ultimately sacrificed herself in the ocean while aiding the White Base crew, leaving Kai shattered. Enokido’s unused plot aimed to rewrite that tragedy into a tale of redemption and survival.
Why the Subplot Was Abandoned
According to Enokido, the storyline was cut because the director wasn’t fully sold on the concept. The creative focus eventually shifted toward developing Lalah Sune’s character arc, limiting space for additional subplots. Though fans will never see Kai and Miharu’s happy ending unfold onscreen, the creators’ consideration of their fate shows a clear appreciation for the series’ emotional legacy.
A Nod to Forgotten Heroes
Despite being sidelined, the mention of Kai and Miharu during the event offers closure for longtime fans. In the original continuity, Kai survives and becomes a journalist, continuing to influence the Gundam universe through his writing and investigations. GQuuuuuuX’s vision could have allowed him a more personal victory—love and redemption alongside Miharu.
