Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury
It had been years since Gundam had made a new series for television, as it chased the OVA and movie formats with nostalgic re-explorations of its prime timeline, the Universal Century. Witch From Mercury had a lot to live up to even before it hoisted upon itself the status of the first series in the franchise with a primary female protagonist on top of that too. But the series, on the cusp of ending the first half of its debut season, has smashed away expectations to deliver a fascinating approach to Gundam’s core political ideas in a new light, and a refreshing, adorable, yet incredibly compelling hero in Suletta. It’s opened the doors to a whole new generation of fans to explore one of anime’s most enduring titans.
