Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (2010)
This series entry is set three years after the events of Char’s Counterattack. You’ll potentially get much more out of Unicorn with prior knowledge of Gundam’s Universal Century timeline—but it’s perfectly watchable for a newcomer even if you don’t want to commit to nearly 150 episodes of anime beforehand. Unicorn in particular focuses on the Gundam series’ relationship with Newtypes in the wake of their awakening in the One Year War, so if you enjoyed the “Witches” aspect of Witch From Mercury, there’s similar things here to chew on—and as a more modern series, it’s a chance to see the aesthetic of the classic Gundam shows with more contemporary animation.
Where to Watch: Gundam Unicorn’s seven-episode OVA cut is streaming on Hulu, while the 22-episode TV series, subtitled RE: 0096, is streaming on Crunchyroll. There’s not really much difference in terms of material outside of minor alterations, but the OVA flows much better.
