Official announcement showcases the upcoming figures of Challia Bull and the Kikeroga mobile armor.
Capitalizing on the massive fan attention surrounding Challia Bull, Bandai Spirits announced a new collectible figure based on his appearance in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. To complement the release, the character's signature mobile armor, the Kikeroga, will also be available as an action figure, cementing their shared importance in the new narrative. Bandai Spirits will announce specific details like the release date, scale, and price soon.
The Evolution of a Character: From Secondary to Central
Challia Bull's current relevance starkly contrasts with his original role. In the 1979 series Mobile Suit Gundam, he was a minor antagonist—a Zeon Newtype pilot who appeared in a single episode and was quickly defeated by Amuro Ray. His participation was so brief that he was omitted from the series' film compilations.
A more developed version appeared in Yoshiyuki Tomino's novels, where he was presented as a confidant of Char Aznable who shared his ideological vision. However, it is in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX that the character takes on a leading role. In this continuity, he not only survives the One Year War but becomes the commander of the battleship Sodom and spends five years on a dedicated search for Char, positioning him as a key figure in the new plot.
The "Green Uncle" Phenomenon
The character's explosive popularity is linked to his fan-coined nickname: "Midori no Ojisan" or "Green Uncle." The name emerged on Japanese social media as a code to discuss the character without revealing his identity and avoiding spoilers after the movie's premiere. The nickname aptly describes his redesign: "Green" (緑) refers to his uniform and the greenish tint of his hair and mustache, while "Uncle" (おじさん) alludes to his mature, charismatic appearance, fitting the "Ikeoji" archetype (an attractive older man).
This popularity stems from a characterization that subverts the typical Zeon officer archetype. He is presented as a compassionate leader who cares for his subordinates, performing acts that go beyond his duties. For the audience, the most resonant aspect has been his deep, melancholic devotion to Char Aznable. His five-year search has been described by analysts with the Japanese expression jittori shita shuuchaku to jounen, denoting a "damp and sticky obsession and passion." This intense loyalty, combined with his "super compassionate boss" attitude, has forged a strong emotional connection with the public.
This deep connection to the pilot naturally extends to his signature machine.
Mobile Armor Summary: Kikeroga
The Kikeroga is the mobile armor Challia Bull pilots in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX. This unit is considered a spiritual successor to the MAN-03 Brow Bro, the mobile armor Bull piloted in the original 1979 series. Its design and function reflect its status as a formidable machine assigned to an elite pilot within Zeon's forces. Releasing an action figure of the Kikeroga alongside its pilot underscores this unit's importance in the new continuity and its integral role in the character's actions.
Challia Bull's return has certainly made waves in the Universal Century. What are your thoughts on his new central role and the "Green Uncle" phenomenon? Let us know in the comments below!
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