The Gundam franchise, known for its epic mecha battles and political elements, has been a watcher classic for many years. Taking a bold direction, season 1 of The Witch From Mercury dips in on friendship, identity, maturity, and romance tropes. However, the ending of the first season throws its upcoming episodes of season 2 into a potentially “grim” plotline.
The second season was announced and released on April 9, 2023. Fans were thrilled to hear this and had high expectations from the anime. With an overall rating of 4.3/5 across various websites, The Witch from Mercury season 2 continues its story with the girls- Suletta and Miorine- fated to face off against the Gundam curse. Suletta is back at the Asticassia School of Technology waiting to reunite with Miorine, who is overseeing her father’s condition at the Benerit Group Headquarters.
The initial season has a total of 12 episodes, and season 2 continues from the 13th episode. Hiroshi Kobayashi (who worked on Kiznaiver and Kimi no Iru Machi) is the director of the second season, assisted by his co-director, Ryo Ando. Emotion-evoking script writer Ichiro Okouchi will work on the script of The Witch from Mercury, and that’s how we know the anime will hit the right feels.
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Recap of Season 1
Season one collectively involved typical ‘school days’ activities- making friends, joining clubs, forming career paths after graduation, and so on. Even Miorine’s new company, Gund-arm, had a collegiate feel to it, making it feel like a school project. Mobile suit battles were classified as a school sport rather than a real threat. However, this safe routine was about to change when external events began to influence their lives.
When the Earth-based mercenary group, Dawn of Fold, attempts to assassinate Mirorine’s father, everything turns for the worst. The students now find themselves in a life-or-death situation, terrified of what might follow next. After Suletta’s mother saves her from danger and Miorine witnesses a traumatic life-changing event, we cannot ensure how safe the Asticassia School of Technology will continue to be.
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Guel Jeturk was a student and successful mobile suit duelist. However, things go array when he is defeated by Suletta. After being disowned by his family, he joins a space transport group in an effort to fix his life. He accidentally kills his father in an attempt to survive a battle which makes us believe he will probably be our main “bad guy” in season 2 and more.
At the end of season 1, the boys in the Benerit boys are ill-fated. Vin Jeturk is dead, Shaddiq is still determined to break the group, and Delling is on life support. It’s a question of whether these boys will make it out from the other side of the tunnel or not.
The Series’ 18th Episode Will Be a Recap
The 6th episode of season two, or the 18th overall episode of the series, will air on May 14th, 2023, and will summarise what happened in the first five episodes of season 2 (episodes 13-17). The second season premiered on April 9th, streaming on Crunchyroll and local Japan streaming networks.
Recently in February, it was announced that Yume Miyamoto would resume her voice-acting role as Nika Nanaura after taking a break due to poor health conditions. There seems to be no other change for the cast.
Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Season 2 Episode 6 Release Dates
- India (IST): 5:30 AM on Monday, 14 May 2023
- Japan (JST): 9:00 AM on Monday, 14 May 2023
- Korea (KST): 9:00 AM on Monday, 14 May 2023
- USA (EST): 8:00 PM on Sunday, 14 May 2023
- UK (GMT): 12:00 AM on Monday, 14 May 2023
- Philippines (PHT): 8:00 AM on Monday, 14 May 2023
- Australia (AEST): 10:00 AM on Monday, 14 May 2023
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Episode 18 will premiere on local Japanese TV networks like MBS and TBS. The Episode will be available to watch on Crunchyroll for international fans.
