The Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury franchise continues to expand with an exciting new spin-off manga, titled Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury – Youth Frontier, slated for a Spring 2025 release. This upcoming manga will be serialized in Comic NewType and is set in a near-future Japan, offering a parallel story that highlights the high school meeting of the beloved characters Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran.
The manga will be illustrated by Hiro Hata, with the scenario written by HIDASAKE of Morion Airlines fame. To mark the announcement, Hata shared an exclusive illustration that showcases the intriguing new direction of this Gundam spin-off. The official X account for Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury also posted this as the promotional artwork, fueling anticipation among fans.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Anime Recap
The anime adaptation of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury was animated by Studio Sunrise and aired for two successful seasons in 2022-2023. The first season premiered from October 2022 to January 2023, followed by the second season from April to June 2023. Directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi, the series also featured Ichiro Okuchi as the writer for the series composition, while the character design was handled by Marie Tagashira, Hirotoshi Takaya, and Juri Toida. The music for the anime was composed by Takasi Omama.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Cast
The anime's talented cast brought these iconic characters to life, including:
- Kana Ichinose as Suletta Mercury
- Lynn as Miorine Rembran
- Miyu Tomita as Chuatury Panlunch
- Yume Miyamoto as Nika Nanaura
- Yohei Azakami as Guel Jeturk
- Natsuki Hanae as Elan Ceres
- Makoto Furukawa as Shaddiq Zenelli
Both Crunchyroll and Ani-One Asia are streaming the anime, allowing global audiences to follow the captivating story. According to Crunchyroll, the story is set in A.S. (Ad Stella) 122, a time when multiple corporations have established vast space industries, leading to a massive economic boom. The plot follows Suletta Mercury, a girl from the distant planet Mercury, as she transfers to the prestigious Asticassia School of Technology, run by the influential Beneritt Group, the dominant force in the mobile suit industry. As Suletta embarks on her new journey, she discovers a world of challenges and intrigue, with her scarlet heart guiding her steps.
What's Next for Gundam Fans?
With the Youth Frontier manga on the horizon and the ongoing success of the anime, the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury franchise is continuing to build its legacy. The upcoming manga promises to dive deeper into the personalities of Suletta and Miorine, providing fans with a fresh take on their characters in a new setting. This expansion of the Gundam universe is sure to excite both long-time followers and newcomers alike.
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