Season 1 – Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury

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Witch B @Witchblous Jul 23 This show had everything going for it — That's what makes it so disappointing when none of it pays off. Season 1 patiently builds a slow-burn dynamic through school politics and duels. Season 2 abandons that structure entirely — timelines jump, relationships get gutted, motivations reshuffle overnight. Threads that seemed essential, like the Spacian-Earthian conflict and the corporate intrigue around GUND-ARM tech, get gestured at and rushed to a close. The characters take the biggest hit. Suletta starts as a compelling protagonist with real direction, but her arc keeps getting interrupted to serve plot mechanics instead of earning her transformation. Miorine gets flashes of agency, then vanishes for stretches. Side characters get built up, then shelved once they've served their function. Even the mecha fights feel inconsistent — some land, others just move pieces around with stakes that evaporate by episode's end. A show that lost its nerve. See more Erick Israel H @RT05770211 Jul 22 The show is extremely overhyped by people online. I would not recommed it to anyone.. there are better gundam shows than this one. See more John M @N3v3rmore Jul 21 Witch From Mercury is quite interesting in how it decides to go for a school-based setting with corporate overtones in contrast to the traditionally militaristic roots of the franchise. I liked seeing how characters like Suletta, Miorine, and Guel try to navigate their paths in life against the corporations and parental figures manipulating them for their own interests. The season did drag a bit towards the end, and I feel Suletta and Miorine’s relationship could’ve been fleshed-out more with a few more scenes, but everything presented built up to a satisfying payoff in the season finale, with some fairly shocking results even by Gundam standards. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea due to the setting, but I feel Gundam has constantly evolved by dipping its toes into new waters, and to me at least, Witch From Mercury comes off pretty solid. See more Lazarus B @LazarusBlous May 27 The Witch from Mercury: Gundam’s Most Overhyped Flop They promised a fresh, bold new Gundam with a school setting, strong female lead, and yuri undertones. What we got was a flashy but hollow mess that collapses under its own weight. The first half is decent eye candy with some fun mecha fights, but the story is a disjointed disaster. Characters are introduced then immediately sidelined, major plot threads go nowhere, and the ending is one of the most rushed, unsatisfying conclusions in recent anime history. All the social commentary feels shallow and performative, while the "romance" is barely there. A visually slick Gundam that squanders its potential and wastes your time. Stick to the classic entries. This one’s a pretty disappointment. See more Homu L @AkemiLord May 3 Fantastic anime . I really enjoyed watching this. Great movie! Waifu fans once again lost! See more Mercuslop s @Mercuslop Jan 2 Terrible show with underwhelming mobile suits and a convoluted story. The plot confuses and alienates newcomers, feeling dated and dragged out despite only 25 episodes. Suletta is bland and unrelatable, while the supporting cast is forgettable and irritating.The Houses and Branches lack flair, serving as contrived devices that awkwardly push Suletta into a mess she doesn't grasp—leaving viewers equally frustrated with no payoff.Mobile suit designs are among the weakest in any AU, generic and lacking personality. Antagonists feel forgettable, offering no real challenge or complement to Suletta's Aerial, which has forced and unconvincing stakes.Animation is stiff and uninspired; characters are one-dimensional with exaggerated, cartoony expressions that clash with the tone.Battles are low-stakes and pointless, with no tension and grating, repetitive sound effects.Strongly recommend skipping it—it's a waste of time. See more Read all reviews

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury — Season 1

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