Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2
Synopsis
After surviving a brutal terrorist attack on Plant Quetta, Suletta Mercury returns to dueling at the Asticassia School of Technology, while Miorine Rembran sits at her injured father's side, waiting to see if he will recover. As the residents of Earth House are preoccupied with their respective troubles, two members of Dawn of Fold—the perpetrators of the attack—secretly infiltrate the school, putting Suletta and her friends at risk. At the same time, Prospera, Suletta's mother, approaches Miorine to propose the continuation of "Quiet Zero"—a project headed by Miorine's father that can allegedly end all war. Prospera seems to be another political figure with hidden, opposing motives, and whether she truly has Suletta's well-being at heart remains to be seen. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is strongly divided. Some viewers praise the series for its modern take on Gundam, character development, and political themes, considering it a significant upgrade. However, many criticize the rushed pacing, underdeveloped characters, illogical plot developments, and weak world-building, leading to a disappointing experience for those seeking classic Gundam depth.
Strengths
- Upgrade in every way to season 1.
- Connect with characters in a way we haven’t really been able to in a Gundam before, as well as making the franchise accessible for newcomers.
- The second season was an expected life-changing twist in the story that would take the show back to the 'real Gundam' side.
- Gorgeous animation and music.
- The production values are fantastic throughout.
Weaknesses
- The world building is bad.
- The plot is bad.
- The finale is even worse.
- This is the shortest TV Gundam ever, only two cours long and it really feels like it.
- It explores the use of violence to protect.
- Pacing is downright bad and every plot line suffers for it.
- The plot of this anime went completely over my head.