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What 'Witch' Means in Gundam: Witch From Mercury
“History does not repeat, but it often rhymes.” Brian Stremick uncovers the parallels between the latest Gundam series and the European witch hunts of the 15-17th centuries.
The Witch From Mercury #02 — Please Gavel In
Seems like robots are the wrong thing to kick out of your robot show on the third episode. Impressions: And back to being incredibly boring. I feel like…
Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Prologue
Episode Synopsis: Ochs Earth is a company that manufactures Mobile Suits (GUND formatted Mobile Suits). Their designs were originally tools used to help the physically disabled but like…
The Witch From Mercury #08 — Greenwashing
That robot is definitely powered by the souls of dead children. Impressions: Another very boring and uneventful episode that was basically twenty minutes of characters saying "Why…
The Witch From Mercury #23 — Asspullapalooza
What a convenient giant space laser. Impressions: I'm so far past caring about this show that when they leave behind the incomprehensible strobing effects and explosions that…
Domon Kasshu, Tenjou Utena, and the Witch from Mercury
Many viewers have remarked on the similarities between The Witch from Mercury and another anime, Revolutionary Girl Utena. Both feature heroines having to protect a prized bride in…
HG THE WITCH FROM MERCURY: New Features and Gimmicks
With the recent premiere of Mobile Suit Gundan the WITCH from MERCURY “PROLOGUE” comes the reveal of the other Gunpla appearing in the special episode, and the main…
The Witch From Mercury #12 — Loud Noises and Explosions
And one dude with way too much blood. Impressions: As much as I'd like to ignore the cliffhanger, I honestly found it the only actually interesting part…
The Witch From Mercury #24 — Space Ghost
Coast to coast. Impressions: A couple months back when Suletta first 'lost', my prediction/assumption was that she was just going to plaintively wail at people about how…
Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 06
Episode Synopsis: For losing yet another duel, Guel is evicted from Jeturk’s student housing – meanwhile, Lady Prospera discovers that her former subordinate from Vanadis, Belmeria, is contin…
Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 07
Episode Synopsis: Suletta accepts an invitation to join the Incubation Party; a gathering for members of the Benerit Group to propose new projects and compete for funding amongst…
Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 09
Episode Synopsis: Shaddiq has changed the rules for student-run companies to prevent Miorine’s GUND-ARM Inc from forming. His goal is to take ownership of the company in exchange…
Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 01
Episode Synopsis: Suletta has just arrived from the solar system boonies to attend an elite mech academy. She immediately runs into Miorine, who is trying to escape from…
Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 05
Episode Synopsis: Peil Technologies is interested in Suletta’s mech Aerial, as they can’t figure out how it’s avoiding the normal drawbacks of Gundams. They send Elan, who it…
Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 03
Episode Synopsis: With Suletta engaged to Miorine and Guel’s pride heavily wounded, it’s time for a rematch! Now that she’s formally part of the school’s dueling scene, Sule…
The Witch From Mercury #18 — Glad Handing
Are we still reviewing the minutes? Somebody at Amazon did a whoopsie and made the episode public a day and a half early. Impressions: Today's apparently the…
Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 08
Episode Synopsis: Miorine brings together the Earthians and Suletta to decide what the goal of the their new company is. The easiest decision would be to research/manufacture Gundams…
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury
In space, capitalism still sucks. And, with the addition of weaponized armored robots, it looks a lot like war. In a world where different corporate concerns are literally…
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Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 12
Episode Synopsis: The tension is high as Plant Queta’s separated C-block inhabitants fight for survival. Suletta is saved from near demise but must contend with the idea of…
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury
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Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 11
Episode Synopsis: As the Earth House team arrives at Plant Quetta to retrieve Aerial, Suletta can’t overcome her insecurities about her place on the team. Miorine is eventually…
Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 10
Episode Synopsis: Two months have passed since the Aerial was sent for repairs, and it is due to return. The head of Grassley addresses the regulatory body responsible…
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Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 04
Episode Synopsis: With the Jeturk issue settled, it’s time for Suletta to move on to bigger things like class assignments! When assigned to an exercise where she has…
Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – Episode 02
Just gonna float within arm’s reach of you and watch you eat, if you don’t mind Episode Synopsis: Suletta and Aerial are captured by the front management company…
Gattai Girls 13: “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury” and Suletta Mercury
Introduction: “Gattai Girls” is a series of posts dedicated to looking at giant robot anime featuring prominent female characters due to their relative rarity within that genre. Here,…
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The Witch From Mercury #19 — Everyone Sits in Their Rooms
That one girl got her toenails done, I guess. Impressions: I don't even want to talk about this episode. I've already said over and over that the…
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 05
「氷の瞳に映るのは」 (Kouri no Hitomi ni Utsuru no wa) "Reflection in an Icy Eye" It's totally not about monopolizing the Gundam guys.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 22
「紡がれる道」 (Tsumugareru Michi) "The Woven Path" Let the insanity commence
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 01
「魔女と花嫁」 (Majo to Hanayome) "The Witch and the Bride" The sequel Utena fans have been waiting for.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 03
「グエルのプライド」 (Gueru no Puraido>) "Guel's Pride" Shipping for one, shipping for all.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 13
「大地からの使者」 (Daichi kara no Shisha) "Envoys from the Earth" I think we all know where this season is going.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 10
「巡る想い」 (Meguru Omoi) "Circling Thoughts" No more half measures.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 18
「空っぽな私たち」 (Karappo na Watashitachi) "Our Empty Selves" It's all out in the open now
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 17
「大切なもの」 (Taisetsu na Mono) "Precious Things" From hero to zero with the push of a button
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 19
「一番じゃないやり方」 (Ichiban ja Nai Yarikata) "Not the Best Way" Pride before the fall - and a little more beside
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The Witch From Mercury #09 — Harem vs Harem
Random explosions. Loud noises. Impressions: A pretty confusing episode, and I'm not talking about Suletta pulling yet more magic powers out of her ass to nullify the…
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 20
「望みの果て」 (Nozomi no Hate) "The End of Hope" Scratch one presidential competitor
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 09
「あと一歩、キミに踏み出せたなら」 (Ato Ippo, Kimi ni Fumidaseta nara) "If I Could Take One More Step Toward You" Pride before the fall.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 21
「今、できることを」 (Ima, Dekiru koto wo) "What We Can Do Now" Let the endgame commence
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 04
「みえない地雷」 (Mienai Jirai) "Unseen Trap" Cat fights are always the best fights.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 08
「彼らの採択」 (Karera no Saitaku) "Their Choice" The face of kids you'd obviously want to trust with a ~120 billion dollar business.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 23
「譲れない優しさ」 (Yuzurenai Yasashisa) "Unrelenting Tenderness" There's always a bigger superweapon
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 06
「鬱陶しい歌」 (Utoshii Uta) "A Gloomy Song" Annoying her way right into your heart.
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 02
「魔女と花嫁」 (Majo to Hanayome) "The Witch and the Bride" From betrothed to bereaved in the blink of an eye.
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The Witch From Mercury #21 — Brunch Will Continue
Because 90% of this show must take place over light dining. Impressions: Another episode of absolutely nothing, while Suletta just sits over her absurdly gigantic tomato harvest,…
Box Art Extravaganza: HG THE WITCH FROM MERCURY
Let me say this upfront, I am not a graphic designer, nor did I study any courses on graphic design. But I do have some design sensibilities that…
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury – 15
「父と子と」 (Chichi to Ko to) "Father and Child" The punished hero makes his return
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The Witch From Mercury Announcement [Mobile Suit Gundam]
Much to my surprise and delight, there has been a new Gundam Project announced on the official Gundam website coming in 2022. There isn’t much to know about…
The Witch From Mercury #17 — Cheating is Eternal
Why do they even bother having these duels at all? Impressions: Another pretty irritating episode. I'd be a little more sympathetic to all of the keeping secrets…