Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury (機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 Kidō Senshi Gandamu Suisei no Majo?) is a 2022 anime television series created by Sunrise [6][7][2][8].
Synopsis[]
A.S (Ad Stella) 122~
An era when a multitude of corporations have entered space and built a huge economic system [9][10].
Season 1
A lone girl from the remote planet of Mercury transfers to the Asticassia School of Technology, run by the Benerit Group which dominates the mobile suit industry. Her name is Suletta Mercury.
Her name is Suletta Mercury. With a scarlet light burning in her pure heart, this girl walks step by step through a new world [9].
Season 2
After transferring to the Asticassia School of Technology from the planet Mercury, Suletta Mercury has experienced a school life filled with encounters and excitement, as both Miorine Rembran's bridegroom and a member of GUNDAM-ARM, Inc.
It has been two weeks since the incident at Plant Quetta. Suletta passes her days at the school, anticipating her reunion with Miorine. Miorine, meanwhile, has stationed herself at the head office of the Benerit Group, monitoring her father's condition. The two are about to face new hardships and pressing decisions. Each with her own feelings in her heart, the girls will confront the mighty curse the Gundam brings [10].
Episodes[]
| # | Episode Title | Japanese Airdate | English Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Witch and the Bride | 2 October 2022 | 6 February 2023 |
| 2 | Cursed Mobile Suit | 9 October 2022 | 19 February 2023 |
| 3 | Guel's Pride | 16 October 2022 | 26 February 2023 |
| 4 | Unseen Trap | 23 October 2022 | 5 March 2023 |
| 5 | Reflection in an Icy Eye | 30 October 2022 | 5 March 2023 |
| 6 | A Gloomy Song | 6 November 2022 | 12 March 2023 |
| 7 | Shall We Gundam? | 20 November 2022 | 19 March 2023 |
| 8 | Their Choice | 27 November 2022 | 26 March 2023 |
| 9 | If I Could Take One More Step Toward You | 4 December 2022 | 2 April 2023 |
| 10 | Circling Thoughts | 11 December 2022 | 9 April 2023 |
| 11 | The Witches from Earth | 24 December 2022 | 16 April 2023 |
| 12 | Keep Marching on Instead of Running Off | 8 January 2023 | 23 April 2023 |
| 13 | Envoys from the Earth | 9 April 2023 | 30 April 2023 |
| 14 | What They Wish For | 16 April 2023 | 7 May 2023 |
| 15 | Father and Child | 23 April 2023 | 14 May 2023 |
| 16 | Cycle of Sin | 30 April 2023 | 21 May 2023 |
| 17 | Precious Things | 7 May 2023 | 28 May 2023 |
| 18 | Our Empty Selves | 20 May 2023 | 11 June 2023 |
| 19 | Not the Best Way | 28 May 2023 | 18 June 2023 |
| 20 | The End of Hope | 4 June 2023 | 25 June 2023 |
| 21 | What We Can Do Now | 11 June 2023 | 2 July 2023 |
| 22 | The Woven Path | 18 June 2023 | 9 July 2023 |
| 23 | Unrelenting Tenderness | 25 June 2023 | 16 July 2023 |
| 24 | May All Blessings Find Their Way to You, I'm Wishing It | 2 July 2023 | 24 July 2023 |
Characters[]
Asticassia School of Technology[]
- Suletta Mercury
- Miorine Rembran
- Guel Jeturk
- Elan Ceres (Enhanced Person Number 4)
- Elan Ceres (Enhanced Person Number 5)
- Shaddiq Zenelli
- Nika Nanaura
- Chuatury Panlunch
- Lauda Neill
- Felsi Rollo
- Petra Itta
- Secelia Dote
- Rouji Chante
- Martin Upmont
- Nuno Kargan
- Ojelo Gabel
- Till Nys
- Lilique Kadoka Lipati
- Aliya Mahvash
- Kamil Kaysink
- Sabina Fardin
- Henao Jazz
- Ireesha Plano
- Maisie May
- Renee Costa
- Parker Eastcott
- Wangzi
- Wumei
- Osh
- Earlton Wells
- Rachel Schnaas
Cathedra[]
Dominicus[]
Benerit Group[]
Grassley Defense Systems[]
Jeturk Heavy Machinery[]
Peil Technologies[]
Shin Sei Development Corporation[]
Space Assembly League[]
Dawn of Fold[]
| Character | Japanese Voice | English Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Suletta Mercury | Kana Ichinose [11] | Jill Harris |
| Miorine Rembran | Lynn [11] | Natalie Van Sistine |
| Guel Jeturk | Yohei Azami [12] | Bradley Gareth |
| Elan Ceres | Natsuki Hanae [12] | Aaron Dismuke |
| Shaddiq Zenelli | Makoto Furukawa [12] | Alejandro Saab |
| Nika Nanaura | Bryn Apprill | |
| Chuatury Panlunch | Miyu Tomita [13] | Brittney Karbowski |
| Lauda Neill | Takeo Otsuka | Nazeeh Tarsha |
| Felsi Rollo | Yuuki Takada | Alexis Tipton |
| Petra Itta | Yuuki Hirose | Kimberly Grace |
| Secelia Dote | Aya Yamane | Cassie Ewulu |
| Rouji Chante | Gen Sato | Kristin Payne |
| Martin Upmont | Junya Enoki | Matt Shipman |
| Nuno Kargan | Tasuku Hatanaka | Eric Vale |
| Ojelo Gabel | KENN | Corey Wilder |
| Till Nys | Kohei Amasaki | Monty Thompson |
| Lilique Kadoka Lipati | Konomi Inagaki | Sara Ragsdale |
| Aliya Mahvash | Miyuri Shimabukuro | E.A Castillo |
| Rajan Zahi | Eiji Hanawa | Ian Sinclair |
| Delling Rembran | Naoya Uchida | Gabe Kunda |
| Sarius Zenelli | Atsushi Ono | Mike Smith |
| Vim Jeturk | Tetsuo Kanao | Christoper R. Sabat |
| Nugen | Masako Katsuki | Wendy Powell |
| Kal | Kazue Komiya | Kristen McGuire |
| Nevola | Yoko Soumi | Brianna Roberts |
| Golneri | Kimiko Saito | Molly Searcy |
| Prospera Mercury | Mamiko Noto | Elizabeth Maxwell |
| Kamil Kaysink | Taiki Yamashita | William Ofoegbu |
| Wangzi | Yuga Sato | |
| Wumei | Sakata Shogo | |
| Osh | Furuya Anan | Mark Allen Jr. |
| Belmeria Winston | Ayumi Tsunematsu | Anastasia Munoz |
| Godoy Haimano | Yutaka Aoyama | Kamen Casey |
| Earlton Wells | Shohei Kajikawa | Chariles Nguyen |
| Sabina Fardin | Asami Seto | Katelyn Barr |
| Henao Jazz | Shion Wakayama | Sarah Wiedenheft |
| Ireesha Plano | Ryoko Maekawa | Celeste Perez |
| Maisie May | Yuka Nukui | Dani Chambers |
| Renee Costa | Sayumi Suzushiro | Brittany Lauda |
| Feng Jun | Akeno Watanabe | Julie Cleburn |
| Guston Parche | Junichi Yanagida | Van Barr Jr |
| Sophie Pulone | Shiori Izawa | Emi Lo |
| Norea Du Noc | Aoi Yuki | Megan Shipman |
| Naji Geor Hija | Taiten Kusunoki | Ray Hurd |
| Olcott | Satoshi Mikami | Michael Stimac |
| Kenanji Avery | Yoji Ueda | Brandon Acosta |
Mechanics[]
Shin Sei Development Corporation[]
Jeturk Heavy Machinery[]
- MD-0021 Desultor
- MD-0031 Dilanza
- MD-0031UL Dilanza Sol
- MD-0031L Lauda's Dilanza
- MD-0032G Guel's Dilanza
- MD-0064 Darilbalde
- MDX-0003 Gundam Schwarzette
Peil Technologies[]
Vehicles[]
Grassley Defense Systems[]
- CCP-068 Heingra
- CFP-010 Heindree
- CFP-013 Heindree Sturm
- CFK-029 Michaelis
- CEK-040 Beguir-Beu
- CEK-077 Beguir-Pente
Burion[]
Ochs Earth Corporation[]
- X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn
- XGF-01 Gundam Lfrith Pre-Production Model
- XGF-02 Gundam Lfrith
- EDM-GA-01 Gundam Lfrith Ur
- EDM-GA-02 Gundam Lfrith Thorn
Dawn of Fold[]
Space Assembly League[]
Hammerfield Corporation[]
Daigo Corporation[]
Farisa Robotics[]
Fobbler Motive[]
Baiho Technical Lab[]
Veeran System[]
R&W (Rudy and Winston)[]
Grants Enterprises[]
HMI (Hanumat Manufacturing Industry)[]
Music[]
Openings[]
| Names | Performed By | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Shukufuku | YOASOBI | 2 - 12 |
| slash | yama | 13 - 24 |
Endings[]
| Names | Performed By | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Shukufuku | YOASOBI | 1, 24 |
| Kimi yo Kedakaku Are | Shiyui | 2 - 12 |
| Red:birthmark | AiNA THE END | 13 - 23 |
Insert Songs[]
| Names | Performed By | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Birthday to You | Suletta Mercury (C.V. Kana Ichinose (Japanese), Jill Harris (English)), Elan Ceres (C.V. Natsuki Hanae (Japanese), Aaron Dismuke (English)) | 6, 17 (Instrumental) |
| GUND-ARM Inc. PV Song | Suletta Mercury (C.V. Kana Ichinose (Japanese), Jill Harris (English)), Earth House Members | 8, 10, 19 |
| Houseki no Hibi | AiNA THE END | 24 |
Production[]
It was first announced at the 2nd Gundam Conference on September 15, 2021 [15][16].
On January 29, 2022 02:00 JST, MBS and Gundam.Info announced that it will begin airing every Sunday from October 2022, occupying the famous "Sunday 5pm" (日5 Nichigo?) slot on 28 MBS/TBS stations in Japan [2][8]. On June 17, 2022, the synopsis, staff, character and mobile suit names were announced [9]. On July 14 a second PV was released,[17] and Suletta and Miorine's voice actresses were revealed [11]. On September 4, a new trailer was released featuring the theme song Shukufuku (The Blessing) by YOASOBI [18], along with the voice cast for Eran, Guel, Shaddiq, Nika and Chuatury [12][13].
On March 7, the official website's homepage was updated with a new synopsis for season 2 [19].
On March 10, GundamInfo uploaded the first trailer for season 2, revealing the second theme song slash by yama [10].
In the lead up to the premiere of season 2, the official Twitter page posted a series of Tweets under the title Suletta & Miorine Japan Tour (スレッタ＆ミオリネ日本周遊ツアー?), which featured still images of Suletta and Miorine's visiting various landmarks in Japan accompanied by dialogue provided by their voice actresses, larger versions of the still images were also available [20].
Release[]
See also: /Releases On May 27, 2022, GundamInfo released the teaser for international audiences and announced that a simulcast is being planned for outside of Japan.[21]
On September 21, Crunchyroll announced it would stream the series with English subtitles.[3]
On December 23, GundamInfo announced they would also stream the series in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. Episodes 1 to 12 for those regions will be made available weekly at 17:30 JST starting on December 31.[4]
Following an unannounced release of the English dub of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury PROLOGUE on January 29 2023, Crunchyroll announced on February 1, they would begin streaming the series' English dub on the following Sunday.[22] The English dub of Season 2 premiered on April 30, immediately following the conclusion of Season 1's dub and only three weeks behind the original Japanese release.
On May 20th, 2023, episode 18 was briefly available a day early on Amazon Prime Video in Japan [23]. The episode was removed, and the G-Witch Twitter account apologized for the accident and clarified it would be distributed according to the schedule of each service[24].
Episode Delays[]
Four episodes were delayed over the course of the series' airing, two without a stated reason and two due to network programming.
There was a one-week delay in between Episode 6, which aired on November 6, 2022, and Episode 7, which aired on November 20, 2022. A recap program, though not a dedicated recap episode, aired on November 13th.[25] There was a second one-week delay between Episode 10, which aired on December 11, 2022, and Episode 11, which aired on December 25, 2022 due to TBS having a "Hourou no Hi 2022" special programming block on December 18th. A third one-week delay occurred between Episode 11 and Episode 12, which aired on January 8, 2023 due to TBS having a New Years Day special programming block on January 1st.[26] A fourth one week delay occurred between Episode 17, which aired on May 7, 2023, and Episode 18, which aired on May 21, 2023. A recap program for episodes 13-17 aired on May 14th.[27]
In addition, the English dub of Episode 2 was delayed by one week, but this was made up for by the dubs of Episodes 4 and 5 releasing on the same day.
Compared to other Gundam series, the recaps have been treated as separate specials rather than dedicated episodes, and as such were not included in the official numbered episode lists or released on streaming websites, though some were included in the Blu-Ray releases.
See Also[]
- Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury PROLOGUE (Prequel)
- Cradle Planet (Prequel)
- Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury novel (Adaptation)
- Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury Vanadis Heart (Side Story Manga)
Gallery[]
Season 1[]
Season 2[]
Notes & Trivia[]
- With the exception of Gundam Build Fighters Try Island Wars, OVA recuts and Gundam Build Divers, this was the first new television animation work in the Gundam series in seven years since of the broadcast of Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS.[7]
- With the revival of the Nichigo timeslot, G-Witch airs in the same timeslot that Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second Season, AGE and IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS once aired in. Ichirō Ōkouchi also wrote the Sunrise mecha anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2, the first series to air in the Nichigo timeslot.
- It is also the first time a Gundam television series focuses on a female or LGBTQ protagonist.
- Each Corporation's Mobile Suits have a different real-world designer:
- Ochs Earth Corporation and Shin Sei Development Corporation Mobile Suits are designed by JNTHED.
- Jeturk Heavy Machinery Mobile Suits are designed by Ippei Gyoubu.
- Gyoubu also serves as the primary clothing designer.
- Grassley Defense Systems and Burion Mobile Suits are designed by Kanetake Ebikawa.
- Peil Technologies Mobile Suits are designed by Wataru Inata.
- Dawn of Fold Mobile Suits are designed by Takayuki Yanase.
- The series makes multiple references to the works of William Shakespeare:
- The Tempest
- Prospera Mercury's first name is a letter off from the character Prospero.
- The XVX-016 Gundam Aerial's name is similar to Ariel.
- Elan Ceres surname is Ceres.
- X-EX01 Gundam Calibarn's name is similar to Caliban.
- Hamlet
- There is a piloting student named Reiko Hamlet in episode 4 [28].
- Romeo & Juliet
- Miorine tells Suletta not to go all Romeo & Juliet on her in episode 5 [29].
- The Tempest
- At 24 episodes, G-Witch is the shortest Gundam series outside of OVA and movie recuts.
- This is the first series in the franchise to receive an official Hindi dub.
- The font used in the English Witch from Mercury logo is ITC Benguiat by Ed Benguiat with some manual tweaking of some of the letters by by Bandai.
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Official Site (2022-06-17). “STAFF”
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 MBS／TBS系全国28局ネット“日５”復活トリビュートPV
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Cardine, Kyle (2022-09-21). Crunchyroll - FINAL UPDATE: Crunchyroll Announces Fall 2022 Anime Lineup! (10/20).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Announcing additional streaming regions for "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury." | GUNDAM.INFO (2022-12-23).
- ↑ 『機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女』配信サービス一覧のお知らせ（2022.09.04更新）｜機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 公式サイト (2022-09-04).
- ↑ 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 公式サイト (2021-09-15).
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 SUNRISE INC. on Twitter: "New television anime series “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury” to be released in 2022… (2021-09-15).
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 「日5」復活！『機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女』10月より毎週日曜17時からMBS/TBS系の全国28局ネットで放送開始！ | GUNDAM.INFO (2022-01-29).
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Mobile Suit Gundam THE WITCH FROM MERCURY Official Site. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. “WORLD”
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury" Season2 Trailer
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 スレッタ役に市ノ瀬加那さん、ミオリネ役にLynnさん｜メインキャスト2名を公開！｜機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 公式サイト (2022-07-14).
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 グエル役に阿座上洋平さん、エラン役に花江夏樹さん、シャディク役に古川慎さん｜新キャスト3名を公開！｜機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 公式サイト (2022-09-04).
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 本日発表の新キャラクター、ニカ役に宮本侑芽さん、チュチュ役に富田美憂さん｜新キャスト2名を公開！｜機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 公式サイト (2022-09-04).
- ↑ 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 on Twitter: "ニカ・ナナウラ役 代役のお知ら (2022-11-29).
- ↑ Komatsu, Mikikazu (2021-09-15). Crunchyroll - Gundam Franchise to Release New TV Anime "The Witch from Mercury" & Film "Cucuruz Doan's Island" in 2022.
- ↑ 第2回ガンダムカンファレンス
- ↑ 『機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女』予告PV
- ↑ "Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury" Trailer 2
- ↑ 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 公式サイト. Archived from the original on 2023-03-07".
- ↑ Error on call to Template:cite web: Parameters url and title must be specified.
- ↑ Friedman, Nicholas (2023-02-01). Crunchyroll - Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury English Dub Release Date, Cast & Crew Revealed.
- ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (2023-05-19 23:57 EDT). Amazon Prime Japan Briefly Streams Gundam: The Witch From Mercury #18 1 Day Early - News - Anime News Network.
- ↑ 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 on Twitter: "◆◆先行カット公開◆◆… (2023-05-20 05:15:11 UTC).
- ↑ 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 on Twitter: "11月13日(日)午後5時 (2022-10-31).
- ↑ 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 on Twitter: "放送スケジュールのお知らせ (2022-11-29).
- ↑ 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 on Twitter: "スペシャル特番 (2023-05-03).
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury Episode 4, Unseen Trap
- ↑ Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury Episode 5, Reflection in an Icy Eye
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