Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury has captured a huge space in the hearts of fans! Released between 2022 and 2023, the anime not only shone for its impeccable animation and engaging plot, but also for its courageous approach to LGBTQ themes. Thus, it managed to attract even those who don't normally enjoy mecha anime.
Previously, titles like Gundam Build Fighters and Iron-Blooded Orphans had already made their mark, but Witch from Mercury broke records in 2022 with sales of Gunpla (the famous Gundam model kits), securing its place among the best of the decade. However, the series only had 25 episodes and ended on July 2, 2023, leaving many fans wanting more.
The Witch from Mercury gets a spin-off
However, the good news doesn't stop there! The spin-off manga Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Frontier of Youth will be released on May 23rd, offering a completely different approach. Instead of a sci-fi future with space colonies and giant robots, the story takes place in contemporary Japan. Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran, the original protagonists, appear as ordinary high school students, wearing Earth school uniforms. Images of Suletta holding a broom have even been revealed, reinforcing her "witch" aura.
The manga will be published by Comic Newtype : author HISADAKE (assistant scriptwriter for the anime) will write the script, while Hiro Hato, famous for works such as Misumi-san wa Misukasenai , will handle the art. According to those involved, there is a lot of excitement to expand this universe, which already includes light novels and other spin-off manga such as Vanadis Heart and Cradle Planet .
A bestseller since its launch
Undeniably, the true driving force behind the Gundam franchise is the Gunpla. Especially in Asia, sales are extremely high, but Witch from Mercury surprised everyone by surpassing several modern series. The Gundam Aerial , for example, became one of the best-selling models in history, alongside classics like Barbatos and RX-78 Gundam . Bandai Namco announced that the franchise's profits increased by 2 billion yen (approximately 15 million dollars) in the 2023 fiscal year, largely thanks to this success.
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