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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury |OT| This witch rides a Gundam (Up: Season 2 now airing!)
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The Sum of Zero
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In case anyone didn't know, there won't be a new episode this Sunday (it'll be a recap of 1-6). Episode 7 will air November 20.
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The Sum of Zero
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Episode 7 is out.
That was a purely character-driven/company/economics episode, but it was so goddamn good.
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That was a purely character-driven/company/economics episode, but it was so goddamn good.
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lachesis
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Damn, I didn't know (fake) Elan actually died. 
Poor guy.
So Suleta's Mom vs Miorine's Dad plot thickens....
And that blonde long hair boy & Nika. I knew Nika was hiding something....
I liked the scene where Miorine threw off her high-hill and scarf. Little cheesy and obvious, but effective motif of her being of her own.
My assumption is Gund-arm is reason why Miorine's mom died, perhaps...?
Poor guy.So Suleta's Mom vs Miorine's Dad plot thickens....
And that blonde long hair boy & Nika. I knew Nika was hiding something....
I liked the scene where Miorine threw off her high-hill and scarf. Little cheesy and obvious, but effective motif of her being of her own.
My assumption is Gund-arm is reason why Miorine's mom died, perhaps...?
The Sum of Zero
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Episode 8 was more slow paced and character driven, but I appreciate that tbh.
I've already seen every Gundam series, seeing this one work slower and in new directions is refreshing imo.
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I've already seen every Gundam series, seeing this one work slower and in new directions is refreshing imo.
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The Sum of Zero
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It's a 6v6 battle in episode 9. Earth house vs Shaddiq and his harem.
MVP was BASED FUCKIN CHUCHU
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MVP was BASED FUCKIN CHUCHU
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lachesis
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This EP was so far my favorite. Other than Bandai's obvious gimmick to sell more Gun-plas, but still enjoyed it.
Some great action scenes and build ups, albeit little conventional/predictable. Chuchu was indeed the MVP.
Guel's hermit mode is pretty funny though - and whole Food War type of setting is little hard to be convinced, but well, it is what it is.
Kinda sad to not being able to see that military "grit", but so far I am enjoying this somewhat lighthearted characters and the sheer contrast between the adults and corrupted... although I do hope it doesn't just end up being "adults bad, youth good" type of deal.
Some great action scenes and build ups, albeit little conventional/predictable. Chuchu was indeed the MVP.
Guel's hermit mode is pretty funny though - and whole Food War type of setting is little hard to be convinced, but well, it is what it is.
Kinda sad to not being able to see that military "grit", but so far I am enjoying this somewhat lighthearted characters and the sheer contrast between the adults and corrupted... although I do hope it doesn't just end up being "adults bad, youth good" type of deal.
The Sum of Zero
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Schedule for the rest of this season:
December 11: Episode 10
December 18: No episode due to TBS "Houdou no Hi 2022"
December 25 (Christmas): Episode 11
January 1: No episode due to New Year's Special Programming
January 8: Episode 12 (Cour 1 Finale)
Also a reminder that Cour 2 will start in April 2023 (aka spring season).
December 11: Episode 10
December 18: No episode due to TBS "Houdou no Hi 2022"
December 25 (Christmas): Episode 11
January 1: No episode due to New Year's Special Programming
January 8: Episode 12 (Cour 1 Finale)
Also a reminder that Cour 2 will start in April 2023 (aka spring season).
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NecrosaroIII
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Such an unusual schedule
lachesis
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Well, I guess I'll watch the EP11 while having KFC, then.. Oh no, I have high cholesterol, so I cannot...
Can't believe it's already almost the end of 1st cour - I assume it's at least 4 cour, 48-50 Episodes like most Gundams? As far as I can see, the characters seem to be quite popular - and being a Gundam, it won't be canned that easily - but at this point of time, it seems duel of the week type of storytelling is becoming a bit stale. 6x6 was pretty awesome though. Hope for next few episodes, I wish they'll kick up few more notches for cour2.
Can't believe it's already almost the end of 1st cour - I assume it's at least 4 cour, 48-50 Episodes like most Gundams? As far as I can see, the characters seem to be quite popular - and being a Gundam, it won't be canned that easily - but at this point of time, it seems duel of the week type of storytelling is becoming a bit stale. 6x6 was pretty awesome though. Hope for next few episodes, I wish they'll kick up few more notches for cour2.
The originals hadn't aged well when I watched them 20+ years ago. Interesting to get the basis for everything to follow but otherwise skippable.Dunno if there's a proper Gundam thread but man... Gundam I hasn't aged very well. I mean the animation I can look past obviously but everything else is just so lacklustre. Especially compared to stuff like Gunbuster and Neon Genesis Evangelion (or Gurren Lagann).
I've spent like 3 days already trying to get through the first film lol and now I'm at the final 30 mins which I've put on 1.5 speed. Should've done that from the start.
0083 Stardust Memory was my favorite, and should hold up a lot better. 0080 War in the Pocket and 08th MS Team were good too.
Doom85
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I don’t watch a ton of pre-90’s anime as plenty of them just don’t click with me, but I personally found the Gundam movie trilogy that was based on the original trilogy pretty easy to get through. Well, I will admit the first movie is kind of repetitive (Amuro and Char fight, both sides lick their wounds, Amuro and Char fight, rinse and repeat) but the second and third films get more interesting IMHO.
I do think it’s a good idea to watch the original film trilogy (which creator Tomino has said is the canon version over the original show) first before tackling Zeta, as plenty of characters carry over from it. Zeta is pretty solid, not to mention has my “Best Gundam Girl” Emma Sheen in it (which was hilariously reinforced in one of the Gundam Build Fighters series where one character declares Emma “Best Girl”).
Never got around to 0083 or 08th, but 0080 is tied with Gundam 00 (the series that aired in the late 2000’s) as my personal favorite entry in the franchise of the ones I’ve seen.
lachesis
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Tomino - father of Gundam - is a brilliant at screen play, but his storytelling is very unfriendly to say the least. One of the reasons why it’s so meme-able with his wonky dialogues and all.
So when watching his old works like 0079 or even Zeta - I am glad that I watched them in my puberty years. Modern Gundams without Tomino’s script - at least is much easier to understand the characters, whether the whole story itself is good or not.
If one’s just starting out with Gundam - I would just suggest 00 or SEED.
So when watching his old works like 0079 or even Zeta - I am glad that I watched them in my puberty years.
Modern Gundams without Tomino’s script - at least is much easier to understand the characters, whether the whole story itself is good or not.If one’s just starting out with Gundam - I would just suggest 00 or SEED.
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Just gonna c/p my discord reacts for episode 10.
Cute tanuki shenanigans so far
Delling being a good father wtf
THIS AIN'T RIGHT
Oh wtf
Usual Okouchi drama
Oh SHIT that after credits scene
And there's a break next week, gfd
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Cute tanuki shenanigans so far
Delling being a good father wtf
Guel ran off to be a wagecuck...well to get away from his dad, I kinda respect that
Is El0n that good an actor?...NO FUCK THIS IS EL5N
Suletta clearly has feels but Miorine is acting autistic.
Oh SHIT that after credits scene
And there's a break next week, gfd
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lachesis
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Guel's actually my favorite character now. I think out of all male pilots (other than the friends in the Gund-arm group), I guess he's only one with rather based mind set.
Seems like it's finally expanding its universe now. Looking forward what would happen on the next. While I predict most of the characters would meet unfortunate demise (being Gundam)... I do hope some of them would survive.
I wonder if this Aerial would have a successor in its sleeve in mid season..?
Seems like it's finally expanding its universe now. Looking forward what would happen on the next. While I predict most of the characters would meet unfortunate demise (being Gundam)... I do hope some of them would survive.
I wonder if this Aerial would have a successor in its sleeve in mid season..?
The Sum of Zero
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I guess there's no real Gundam thread here anymore, so I'll post the new Witch kit reveals here.
I really wonder if any or all of these will show up in the last 2 episodes of the first cour, of if some of these will show up in the second cour.
I really wonder if any or all of these will show up in the last 2 episodes of the first cour, of if some of these will show up in the second cour.
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Separate post but my recent WfM kit acquisitions
kondorBonk
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The Darilbadle and Demi Barding look nice. I'm guessing this is the closest well get to the Zaku design from this iteration.
The Sum of Zero
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Episode 11...
And another two week wait until the season finale, goddamn it.
Also, the OP had a change. We have a bratty witch invasion.
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And another two week wait until the season finale, goddamn it.
Also, the OP had a change. We have a bratty witch invasion.
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The Sum of Zero
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One more week until the cour finale.
Also went back and added a link to each episode's end card on each of my posts, like I should have from the beginning x.x
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Coconutt
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Any word on if this is a one off or will it have more seasons?
Ballthyrm
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I would recommend Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin.
And then some really good OVA, like Thunderbolt or Unicorn.
Stardust Memory is my favorite OVA too and 08 MS Team my favorite Gundam
The Sum of Zero
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Second cour will air in April.
Beyond that, no one knows. But I wouldn't count on it being more than 25ish episodes.
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lachesis
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Like OP mentioned, currently it's 2 season thing - but I think it really depends on the popularity.
However a Gundam TV series, if it's mainline - they run full 4 cour (48 to 52 eps - 4 seasons if you'd like to call it)... so I wouldn't be surprised if the 2nd part would air after a brief break or so, like 00 and Orphans did.
And I it does seem like it's getting some good reception in Japan - so I wouldn't easily discount as 2 cour ending.
I did hear about the production team running into issues who are good at drawing mecha - and unlike many sf anime these days, those MS are still all drawn by hand as far as I know - hence there have been some lack of MS scenes and all. Hope it would get better on upcoming eps and next cour.
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Online streaming of episode 12 will be delayed 24 hours to Monday, Jan 9th. Will still air on TV at the normal time.
g-witch.net
Note that Crunchyroll isn't listed on their list of streaming services, so the US subs may still be on time. Won't know for sure until the time comes.
新型コロナウイルス感染拡大による、一部サービスでの第12話配信遅延について｜機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 公式サイト
『機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女』各種配信サービスにて配信中
Note that Crunchyroll isn't listed on their list of streaming services, so the US subs may still be on time. Won't know for sure until the time comes.
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The Sum of Zero
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Crunchyroll subs weren't delayed after all, yus.
All I can say about episode 12 is holy shit. Holy shit. HOLY SHIT.
At least it wasn't as much of a blue ball cliffhanger like Code Geass season 1 was. I'd compare it more to......Aldnoah? Regardless, this definitely made my top 5 Gundam series (SEED, 00, Turn A, Unicorn, Witch). We'll see if Season 2 keeps it up there or not.
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All I can say about episode 12 is holy shit. Holy shit. HOLY SHIT.
At least it wasn't as much of a blue ball cliffhanger like Code Geass season 1 was. I'd compare it more to......Aldnoah? Regardless, this definitely made my top 5 Gundam series (SEED, 00, Turn A, Unicorn, Witch). We'll see if Season 2 keeps it up there or not.
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The Sum of Zero
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Just for the record, since I haven't done OTs much, here or the other site.
Should I keep using this and just do a link in OP to the season 2 info? Or do a new thread for season 2?
Should I keep using this and just do a link in OP to the season 2 info? Or do a new thread for season 2?
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man, the Bright slap isn't so bad afterall...
some interesting tidbits:
- physical ammo is banned in space. Makes sense since all the casings and projectiles will become space debris.
- "ally of the prince" is referring to Shaddiq I'm assuming
- Grassley's anti GUND format weaponry only works against permet score up to level 3.
It's really weird Suletta is not bothered by the fact she just smashed some dude into literal paste, and then reached out to Miorine with her blood soaked hand. This is not the first time she has behaved oddly. At first I thought she is autistic or something. I'm starting to wonder she's even human. (and this might explain why she's the only person to not exhibit any side effects when using the Gundam.)
- physical ammo is banned in space. Makes sense since all the casings and projectiles will become space debris.
- "ally of the prince" is referring to Shaddiq I'm assuming
- Grassley's anti GUND format weaponry only works against permet score up to level 3.
It's really weird Suletta is not bothered by the fact she just smashed some dude into literal paste, and then reached out to Miorine with her blood soaked hand. This is not the first time she has behaved oddly. At first I thought she is autistic or something. I'm starting to wonder she's even human. (and this might explain why she's the only person to not exhibit any side effects when using the Gundam.)
YukiOnna
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Starting to believe the Eri is Aerial theory more and more since the timeline since the Vanadis incident doesn't match up with Suletta's birth date and age to begin with. Eri should be older than that. Also, her demeanor completely flipped after the usual phrase and repeating it made her more okay so Prospera is doing some conditioning.
Its also on Netflix if you live outside of the US.
Tiamat2san
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Crunchy roll in France.
These anime licensing are a fucking mess.
Like tokyo revengers season 2 is on disney + here bit season is on crunchy.
For gundam In france you need to have netflix and crunchy roll.
The Sum of Zero
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Just a heads up, it seems Crunchyroll shadowdropped the dub for the Prologue episode.
As far as Gundam dubs go, it's pretty good.
As far as Gundam dubs go, it's pretty good.
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The Sum of Zero
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Crunchyroll revealed the dub cast. Episode 1 dub will release February 5.
www.crunchyroll.com
Thinks I'll add a few of the dub cast to the OP.
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Thinks I'll add a few of the dub cast to the OP.
NecrosaroIII
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Speaking of Cucuruz Doans Island, is it streaming anywhere yet. Or can I buy the blu ray or something
The Sum of Zero
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Dub of episode 1 is out. I got some samples for everyone (well, last two are mine, first is from crunchy).
Feel free to discuss the dub if you want, I won't post any more clips and will focus on Cour 2 coming up.
Feel free to discuss the dub if you want, I won't post any more clips and will focus on Cour 2 coming up.
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Season 2 teaser art
Wallpaper version (12633 x 7106): https://g-witch.net/shared/img/top/s2mv_pc.jpg
Wallpaper version (12633 x 7106): https://g-witch.net/shared/img/top/s2mv_pc.jpg
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The Sum of Zero
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Second cour will begin April 9. Sadly still no proper trailer or synopsis yet.
I assume Crunchyroll will still release episodes on Sunday like they did with the first cour.
As far as Gunpla, Lfrith Ur just released in Japan, and Lfrith Thorn will release the same day as Aerial Rebuild, March 18
I assume Crunchyroll will still release episodes on Sunday like they did with the first cour.
As far as Gunpla, Lfrith Ur just released in Japan, and Lfrith Thorn will release the same day as Aerial Rebuild, March 18
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The Sum of Zero
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Season 2 trailer
OP is "slash" by yama
OP is "slash" by yama
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Season 2 synopsis
AS.122...
An era when a multitude of corporations have entered space and built a huge economic system.
After transferring to the Asticassia School of Technology from the planet Mercury, Suletta Mercury has experienced a school life filled with encounters and excitement, as both Miorine Rembran's bridegroom and a member of GUNDAM-ARM, Inc.
It has been two weeks since the incident at Plant Quetta.
Suletta passes her days at the school, anticipating her reunion with Miorine. Miorine, meanwhile, has stationed herself at the head office of the Benerit Group, monitoring her father's condition.
The two are about to face new hardships and pressing decisions.
Each with her own feelings in her heart, the girls will confront the mighty curse the Gundam brings.
The season starts April 9, 2023
AS.122...
An era when a multitude of corporations have entered space and built a huge economic system.
After transferring to the Asticassia School of Technology from the planet Mercury, Suletta Mercury has experienced a school life filled with encounters and excitement, as both Miorine Rembran's bridegroom and a member of GUNDAM-ARM, Inc.
It has been two weeks since the incident at Plant Quetta.
Suletta passes her days at the school, anticipating her reunion with Miorine. Miorine, meanwhile, has stationed herself at the head office of the Benerit Group, monitoring her father's condition.
The two are about to face new hardships and pressing decisions.
Each with her own feelings in her heart, the girls will confront the mighty curse the Gundam brings.
The season starts April 9, 2023
The Sum of Zero
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So for Season 2, I added the synopsis and trailer under a spoiler tag in the OP (just in case there are people who haven't finished season 1).
But once episodes start (April 9), I'll leave that but further discussion will be unmarked.
But once episodes start (April 9), I'll leave that but further discussion will be unmarked.
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New key visual for Season 2
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Few more days until Season 2 starts, figured I'd post my pics of my finished HG Aerial Rebuild here.
And now we have one big happy family
And now we have one big happy family
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