Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury has won a giant space in the heart of fans! Launched between 2022 and 2023, the anime not only shone for its impeccable animation and engaging plot, but also for groutingly addressing LGBTQ themes. Thus, he managed to attract even those who normally don't like strands of strands.
Previously, titles such as Gundam Build Fighters and Iron-Blooded Orphans had already been present, but Witch from Mercury broke records by 2022 with Gunpla sales (the famous Gundam model kits), ensuring their place among the best in the decade. However, the series had only 25 episodes and closed on July 2, 2023, leaving many fans wanting more.
The Witch from Mercury wins spin-off
However, good news does not stop! The manga spin-off Gundam: The Witch from Mercury-Frontier of Youth will be launched on May 23, bringing a totally different proposal. Instead of a future sci-fi with space colonies and giant robots, the story takes place in contemporary Japan. Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran, original protagonists, appear as ordinary high school students, wearing terrestrial school uniforms. Even images of Suletta have already been revealed holding a broom, reinforcing his "witch" aura.
The manga will be published by Comic Newtype : The author Hisadake (anime scenery assistant) takes on writing, while Hiro Hato, famous for works such as Misumi-san Wa Misukasenai , has art. As those involved revealed, there is a lot of excitement to expand this universe that already has Light Novels and other derived manga, such as Vanadis Heart and Cradle Planet .
A sales success since its launch
Undeniably, the real engine of the Gundam franchise is the Gunplas. Especially in Asia, sales are very high, but Witch from Mercury surprised by overcoming several modern series. Gundam Aerial model , for example, has become one of the bestseller in history, alongside classics such as Barbatos and RX-78 Gundam . Bandai Namco announced that franchise profits increased 2 billion yen (about $ 15 million) in the 2023 fiscal year, thanks to this success.
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