"Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury" Season2 Textless version of opening "slash" by yama

[@natchan9894]

0:13 OMG QUIET ZERO

[@kurtisl051]

IT WAS UNDERNEATH OUR NOSES ALL ALONG DAMN IT

[@manwithastick8756]

That shot of Gundam Aerial absolutely *barrelling* into frame as Suletta steps up, never fails to mess me up every single time. The animation and VFX on it is so fucking lush, it's insane

[@bishomon]

Suletta also takes 2 steps forward.

[@BoodyCheek]

Its beautiful

[@tekton2127]

This single shot is so LOADED too; how much of a shadow Aeriel casts on Suletta, that all around it is desolation and war but Suletta still looks upon it like a sister after everything its done. Just how much it dwarfs her is so symbolic of how much more value their mother places on a literal weapon over flesh and blood. Nuts!

[@blandroid2015]

And as Suletta is stepping forward you can see how much care was put into animating the gust of wind, and the weight it has against her body, matched with her expression; the detail in this OP is amazing

[@furiousthehip-hopsommelier2821]

This is the kind of lyrical synergistic talk that makes me love other Gundam fans wherever and whoever you are.

[@DelphinSquared]

There's so much joy and innocence, yet it still carries that weight of guilt, hatred and more behind the music. That's how I feel about this opening.

[@zafranorbian757]

Suletta has killed a man and Earth House has witnessed real combat. There is no going back to how things used to be.

[@DefinitelyNotAMachineCultist]

@@zafranorbian757 Remember lads, it's not a war crime if it's a terrorist…

[@PasscodeAdvance]

​@@DefinitelyNotAMachineCultistexactly, the terrorist is the war criminal and deserves to be punished. Considering that if the real justice system is so fucked up then WfM will have it far worse

[@nguyenhuutrung3413]

​@@PasscodeAdvance Dehumanizing the enemies, huh? I fucking hate wars.

[@DefinitelyNotAMachineCultist]

@@nguyenhuutrung3413 Nooooo… that individual's tragic squishing was unfortunate. But it's not exactly a war crime, even if he wasn't a terrorist. Cops and soldiers can't be held responsible for a hostage taker's well-being, right? It's not like Suletta used white phosphorus near a civilian. Mio's just being judgy. _Too_ judgy considering she was willing to be an arms dealer selling human-squishing mechs to god knows who just a few episodes earlier.

[@TheWarmachine375]

The second Witch from Mercury opening song *slaps* really hard there.

[@Kweeeek]

"slaps" hmmmmmm

[@lena_thicc8312]

🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅

[@Green-tt9cx]

Yeah. Wait why there red stain there? Is that a blood?

[@jasonlaster1563]

Shut up😂

[@BlueLionX88]

@@Green-tt9cx Am Callin the Bondulance!! 🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿🗿

[@AstralPhnx]

I can't believe quiet zero was STARING US IN THE FACE THE WHOLE DAMN TIME. SUNRISEEEEEEE

[@androyus]

This is a very underrated OP. I know a lot of people prefer Yoasobi one but this is also really good. I love the reff in particular.

[@knowledgeseeker4614]

I think this is better.

[@date5960]

I like op 1 song more, but the visuals of this opening beat op 1 anyday

[@DelphinSquared]

Blessing is a joyous one, but this one has a lot of the weight behind every note.

[@Green-tt9cx]

Both kinda cool.

[@di-gun5791]

I like the chorus part with all the visuals, but on its own it felt like discount brave shine lol

[@condes9188]

0:45 This animation is so smooth and beautiful omg

[@opredniends1940]

0:44 this part is sooo good

[@dvnmaycry]

She takes two steps forward damn

[@themalaysiandude3903]

@@dvnmaycry and gained two

[@ZidaneTheTribal]

​@@dvnmaycry oh my god 😢😢

[@c.a.whodat]

0:48 not as good as this shot

[@dinntok2043]

From 0:35 is just perfect

[@ななえ-v8v]

1:00 Elan’s part always makes me cry. Especially cuz the lyrics say “お別れする” which means “to say goodbye” in Japanese😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@moreirasamy69]

She took the concept of "id do anything for my kids" to a new level

[@tannerbarnes7392]

Aerial rising up as the chorus of the song dropped instantly made this one of my favorite OPs

[@Jun-Mo.]

01:11 a determined Suletta really gave off a different vibe and I love it!

[@dreadjr9125]

she somehow looks hot in sorry

[@Jun-Mo.]

@@dreadjr9125 😉

[@themalaysiandude3903]

no more stutter and will always remain a badass pilot

[@KaloyanKasabov]

Reminds me of Ryuko from Kill la Kill actually

[@Luffy-su1ho]

@@dreadjr9125 Always did😏

[@michaeldelcastillo7211]

Really hope this series goes beyond a 2nd season. We’ve barely scratched the surface of this universe.

[@yuuyuuru9833]

Yup

[@gundam5281]

We definitely need a dedicated movie much like 'Gundam 00: Awakening of the trailblazer'

[@joseph86255]

I mean, every Gundam series is around 50 episodes, so I don't see why this would be an exception.

[@PasscodeAdvance]

Exactly! We also get movies and all too!

[@bookimatt]

People seem really fond of the series, and Aerial units are selling like hotcakes. There’s hope.

[@Low_Tier_Elf]

This opening set the tone of the second season. I can't wait to watch how the story unfolds.

[@daanduijkers4845]

Come to think of it... It also foreshadowed pivotal events. Suletta and Miorine are shown in different frames, foreshadowing their parting ways. Quiet Zero appears on the title screen for a second. Sophie and Norea disappear in the distance, foreshadowing their deaths. Suletta looks at the Aerial flying away, foreshadowing that she would lose it. If it follows the same trend as season 1, I'm guessing that we will soon get a new version where Suletta flying the Aerial will be replaced with her new Gundam, the "Calibarn".

[@Low_Tier_Elf]

@@daanduijkers4845 Yeah, and it's amazing In the new version of opening where Guel stands up, but this time wearing a uniform while walking back into academy head high is a chef's kiss 👌.

[@balazs.bence300]

I can't believe that this gem of an opening is so underrated. People should really give it more attention.

[@Scantronacon]

💯💯💯

[@boyfangirl6321]

1:10 Suletta looks genuinely badass in this part

[@TsuraraOikawa-chan]

"slash your tears away" this part gives me chills

[@Low_Tier_Elf]

"Slash your tears away, I won't run anymore!" Is it a war crime that I liked this song more than the first opening? The lyrics keeps getting heavy and heavier in each episode you watch this season.

[@eduu729]

I started to like this opening a lot more. Yoasobi's Shukufuku represents the Slice of Life of the first season, while Slash is more Gundam-feeling

[@dominiciancabatit6012]

I still feel sad for that Elan clone. He just had character development and then poof. Happy birthday to you. :(

[@GreenDaysグリーン]

now we know why Aerial could move by its own in this Opening

[@themalaysiandude3903]

now we know why suletta and eri are seperated in music video

[@MrZiZo7]

@@themalaysiandude3903 yeah, separated.

[@hestan723]

This opening hits harder than Aerial's hand Edit : thanks for the likes

[@rellko3900]

Too soon☠️

[@atljames97]

They smashed it!

[@cassiebelmont993]

Mmm raspberry jelly 😅

[@Faezine]

The Elan scene hit so hard. I miss Number 4 so much ;((

[@aqua4426]

eris such a good big sister XD

[@Cousin_Uli]

The Darilbalde at 1:08 looks fantstic. At that angle it looks cool as hell.

[@Rachel-Pham]

Its gonna be his time again!

[@themalaysiandude3903]

michealis and darilbalde got a new equipment but they probably gonna end up replaced with their new gund form in the future

[@raditto8668]

Also now the darilbalde is wielding a rifle rather than a close range weapon

[@WimboAdi]

you can feel the anguish, sorrow and sadness in this one. like so much shit happens they forgot about the school vibes in the 1st opening.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

Not for the Revolutionary girl utena fan's watching this. A bride-as-prize competition and miorine's backstabbing? Sulletta going to die just like Utena.

[@WimboAdi]

@@nurlindafsihotang49 or maybe suletta and eri somehow merged to become a completely new existence and as individual suletta gonna forget everything that happened all this time, which somehow for me that is more saddening than death

[@cream5522]

Gundam is so underrated.

[@schwerenevonyildi1315]

1:09 Amazing how on this part during Episode 23, Ariel changes into Calibarn. And she actually experiences the Permet score skin damage.

[@Rixec2]

This opening does an amazing job at conveying their emotions and state of minds going forward, as well as a bit of hope in that smile Miorine gives Suletta at the end.

[@DanTE_1203]

Guel has slowly become my favorite character in the series. Ibreally like how his character develops

[@thenuclearoption3565]

0:45 After watching Episode 14 I feel like this shot may be foreshodowing something in the future

[@716_ハディくん]

episode 15 ver. already replace that soul at 0:52 with Eri

[@Jasper08th]

I freaking love this opening. The Blessing fit the original vibe of the show, seemingly being a silly Mecha anime with space lesbians and cool robots. The theme kept this guise by being largely upbeat in tone. Then of course, we get hit with reality. Elan and his look-alikes. Prospera being devious. The conflicts on Earth. Shaddiq's betrayal. And the icing on the cake: Plant Quetta. That's where Slash comes in. The kiddie games and cute stuff is over. Reality is hitting these kids, and it's hitting hard. It's another thing WFM shares with Evangelion (at least, in my opinion) A Cruel Angel's Thesis sounds deceptively upbeat, but the lyrics are somewhat melancholy in tone, questioning life and God. Who knows? Suletta herself might end up in Shinji's shoes and have to determine the fate of humanity.

[@sierrap6478]

This is true, until you go deeper into the first opening, The Blessing. And I mean by getting into the lyrics itself. What WFM does well that not a lot of anime do these days is that it tells its story vividly outside of the actual anime through its music and other media. Of course, you can understand the story well without diving deep into the music, but the music gives the audience a deeper understanding of the story. YOASOBI gives us a gift by giving us an official English version of The Blessing. It is also confirmed in the official music video that the video and the song itself is based on a short Prologue story called Cradle Planet. Both the story and the song is told through the point of view of Ericht (Eri) Samaya. And it definitely hits different when you consider the recent episode. Below I'm going to go deeper into it (SPOILERS FOR THE WITCH FROM MERCURY) Eri looks after Suletta and treats her like Suletta is her little sister. Cradle Planet goes into details how Eri saw Suletta grow up in the MS, the story goes all the way until Suletta is about to be enrolled in the school. It even gives us a scene where Suletta actually teaches Eri a lesson about not running away. (which I mention because of an important piece of the song) It also goes into details, in the end, how Prospera is actually sending Suletta to the school as part of her revenge plot and Eri wants Suletta to not be part of it at all, but at the time she does not defy Prospera. Thats pretty much Cradle Planet. The song itself does a really good job bringing Eri's emotions and feelings and thoughts from Cradle Planet into lyrics. It talks about how, more than anything, Eri wants Suletta to be free. She wants Suletta to take on life that is not determined by someone else other than Suletta (this greatly hints at Prospera's control). She wants Suletta to run her own life and determine for herself where she will go (Cue the lyrics "It's your life, your story, your way"). Eri remembers Suletta really depending on Eri for support (cue the lyrics "As to scoot, holing up as you ran up to me. So, you climbed up in the cockpit and stayed inside". One of the few things that was directly from Cradle Planet). But Eri acknowledges that Suletta, over time, is not the same girl always crying in her cockpit. ("Before I realized, you grew up to be powerful"). Eri pretty much gives Suletta her blessing to take on life without depending on her. Until Suletta takes that step, Eri swears to be by her side. Which takes us into Episode 18. Episode 18 (Season 2, Episode 6) has Eri pretty much saying "time is up". Going back to Cradle Planet, Eri never wanted Suletta to be part of Prospera's revenge. She wanted Suletta to be free and have control of her own life, as greatly depicted in both the story and the song The Blessing. Eri only mutually agreed to let Suletta go to school because Suletta always wanted to go to school. In Episode 19, Eri decides to rip the bandaid and tries to force Suletta to stop depending on her or Prospera. That it was time to let Suletta free, that Suletta should no longer be apart of Prospera's revenge plot. We will see on Sunday (and the episodes aftterwards) if Eri is successful (SPOILERS OVER) Sorry for the essay!

[@DBM013]

It's actually still very much in line with Utena thematically, characters and story. Even timing and tonal shift as our two leads get closer. Fantastic in near every way offhand so far.

[@Jasper08th]

​@@sierrap6478I wholeheartedly agree with this. I honestly just didn't want to go into full detail about the first opening too much 😅

[@johnsanders2646]

TLDR it fits the second season

[@medranodiego8641]

I'm actually glad that it has nothing to do with Evangelion becauae people praise Evangelion as if it was the best mecha anime ever, when in reality it is NOT. It's a ahow with symbolims that mean nothing to the series with a protagonist that never grows.

[@Nostroman_Praetor]

Guel went from being my least favorite characters to my favorite instantly. He's Jerrid 2.0 but done with far more sympathy.

[@Peasham]

I mean he's Jerrid 2.0 if he wasn't evil and none of it was his fault lol

[@leshie687]

I remember the Reddit went ”must protecc ” over Guel. So far I really love the writing seriously blurring the identity of “good” and “bad” people

[@travisjordan3853]

I don't think he's supposed to be based on Jerrid. Given the Revolutionary Girl Utena story, character & thematic parallels, I'm pretty sure he's supposed to be an analogue for Kyouichi Saionji. Both characters are introduced as obnoxious, possessive jerkasses providing unwanted attention to the main character's future love interest, which causes the main heroine to intervene and end up in a duel with said jerkass. The main heroine ultimately emerges victorious and is then surprised that they end up 'engaged' to the girl they helped out, who in turn is revealed to be prize of a dueling system waged within the school. Meanwhile jerkass stubbornly refuses to give up & tries to redeem his honor but instead ends up getting repeatedly humiliated and ultimately expelled from the school. Its during their time of expulsion that jerkass undergoes character development and ends up turning out to be a much more complex character than what they initially appear. I should also point out that the writer for series, Ichirō Ōkouchi, actually got his start writing the light novel adaptions of Revolutionary Girl Utena, long before he hit it big with Code Geass, so the parallels are almost certainly deliberate rather than coincidental.

[@mbe102]

Season 2's Opening and Ending Songs are some of the best Anime bangers, bar none.

[@shia842]

0:45 when eri reaches permet score 8 and finally gains full control of aerial

[@anarchywolf6153]

Man seeing Guel in this opening is just making him more and more my favorite character. He looks lost and discouraged yet he continues moving forward trying to find his path.

[@rafaelrebelo1899]

For me Guel is the best male character in this show

[@aoto8897]

@@rafaelrebelo1899 Best character period.

[@DelphinSquared]

Every time I see Elain's face, I somehow am reminded more of No. 4 than the new enhanced and the original.

[@playedit0ut290]

El4n

[@themalaysiandude3903]

left side is fourth while the right is fifth

[@paulamarina04]

i was a bit surprised that sophie appears here despite dying just 2 episodes into the season but the more i watched the more it hit me, how theyre just sophie and norea not as killing machines, but as people having a normal day on earth, as *friends* and it hit even more after noreas breakdown over losing sophie, how she truly was the only thing left in the world that she deeply cared about, how now shes nothing more than an empty vessel full of grief and rage and even after noreas death, this scene is still there, two girls that no longer impact the plot and who arent even portrayed doing anything too important. and yet, it hits *hard.* harder every time. these two deserved so much better, they deserved a world that would let them be instead of robbing them of all they ever loved. the scene is just a few seconds long, but it stills feels like a punch in the gut every time i see it. one of the saddest stories in the entire show

[@AmielMillamena]

Top 10 legendary openings but this is tier no 1. I'm going to miss this series

[@SeafoamSmiles]

The first time I heard this theme I thought it was just alright, but over the course of the season it really, really grew on me. This is a prime example of why I make a point of always watching the intro/outros for shows, because if I had only heard this the one time and skipped it for the rest of the season, I wouldn't be here months later jamming out to the theme song. It also helps that the animation from 0:45 to 0:49 is sick as hell.

[@keemnoah]

WFM OP and ED (1st and 2nd season) is probably the most contextual among all other Gundam Series.. every scene and even lyric are hint on what gonna happen in the series or what happen in the past..

[@Miguel-xr4uc]

When our beloved Suletta took those little 2 steps forward to Aerial 0:47 , that's attention to detail right there. Move forward our little Tanuki Country Bumpkin!

[@wavewingman5993]

They animated this shit in a dimension we don't have yet I'm not usually a stickler for graphical quality, but I can't deny that this is some of the most technically impressive animation I've seen in any anime period, not just Gundam

[@haze5420]

I love this OP. Season 2 is shaping up to be amazing

[@davidchan3781]

Aeriel rising up through the smoke as the chorus drops is amazing but my favorite part would be the second half of the chorus. When it shows Aeriel Rebuild vs Ur and Thorn into Pharact moving forward. The build up from Michaelis, Darilblade, and Aeriel getting their own beat makes for an amzing image. Like each reaching out towards you.

[@edsah1213]

Bob is the reason I keep coming back here

[@yuki_anesa1621]

The animation is clean af man. Studio Sunrise really spoiling us with the hand drawn mechas as well.

[@themalaysiandude3903]

a decent mech animation in japan current economy???? satisfactory.

[@qoki2244]

@@themalaysiandude3903 You're crazy if you think the production for this show is decent. Its near movie quality production for a weekly anime.

[@themalaysiandude3903]

@@qoki2244 looking back, perhaps ive been spoiled with recent big hits anime

[@qoki2244]

@@themalaysiandude3903 what do you mean? Its literally the highest production anime currently airing, and probably one of the best produced anime in the past few years as well.

[@themalaysiandude3903]

@@qoki2244 idk i love wfm for its story and animation but atleast its not mid

[@gundam5281]

WFM is an absolute masterpiece!

[@jackanarchy99]

Lisa and Yasobi are the queens of first season anime openings. Then when things get dark, they bring in Aimer.

[@lumineniananubis4161]

Her Mother is the devil reincarnated. Episode 14 explained everything we thought as theories but are now confirmed.

[@PO-xk3qd]

They both on copium, though suletta was made to swallow it since birth and out in place where she had no knowing than that

[@ameer781]

Here I was thinking Rembrandt was the evil one for what he did to the witches... Naw he was right lol

[@sebede6563]

evil? she deserve justice after what happened 17 years ago.

[@ahmadrunningwild85]

@@sebede6563 True but not like this

[@claytabulusshogun]

​@@sebede6563 If her way of seeking justice is turning her first daughter into a Gundam and gaslighting/brainwashing/manipulating her second daughter to the point she barely questions her mother's every action, then Prospera doesn't deserve said justice anymore.

[@Yosh1az]

After Watching the latest episode of Witch From Mercury I unknowingly realized that the ending of the series might have been right in front of our faces the entire time. Season 2's opening theme has a lot of foreshadowing. From Aerial's abandonment of Sulleta, the destruction of their school (0:47) and the Quite Zero (0:13) to Eri being the final boss of the series (1:09) edit: timestamps

[@eduu729]

Also Quiet Zero on 0:13

[@strauss777]

Both the new OP and ED were an immediate addition to my anime bangers playlist

[@princess.is.in.another.cas8438]

Honestly, when i started watching it I didnt expect much. But this Anime Slaps!

[@browniesfudge8185]

After Eps 19, the opening started making sense

[@Trauson]

I cant wait to see how the story develops we need to see more of what Sulleta and Aerial can bring to the series.

[@littlewitchling535]

This show could've gone longer honestly.

[@KGAStudios]

It was supposed to be 50 episodes but it was cut down by I think Sunrise into the 25 we have now🥲

[@aoto8897]

@@KGAStudios Nope, it was always planned to have 25 only according to the creator.

[@nathanlabrador7664]

​@@aoto8897So, around the same length as G-Reco and Gundam X

[@michaelchaunz]

The song is so good that the channel dedicated a video with textless version of the op for it =)

[@Altarahhn]

Same happened with the first one, which makes sense, since The Blessing was a real banger, too!

[@dmfyre]

I won't spoil it, but seeing how details in the EP change as season 2 goes along and more is revealed gives me shivers everytime I watch! I never skip it

[@naia2928]

TRUE! I also like it when openings reveal stuff and change small things as the story goes on. I remember KnY did that too with the Hashira reveal

[@Peasham]

Looks like Suletta's gonna be slashing Mio's tears away after the newest ep

[@quaver120]

Wow they already showed quiet zero in the first part, you can see the red stream lines as the camera go down at 0:12

[@CheesySama1]

Amazing isnt it nobody noticed it

[@gamechanger2107]

Man, I love this show. The opening encapsulates the story perfectly.

[@Plumtree1187]

1:10 good lord i need to see more of suletta in like real ass gundam pilot shots

[@Virjunior01]

I love how the last couple episodes had a different animation sequence when the music picks up. And then... seeing Suletta fight on her own like a motherfuckin ACE was so satisfying!

[@christiandaniel3714]

0:13 pause here and THATS QUIET ZERO

[@sachikamankai]

I love the the music of OP 1 since I'm a huge YOASOBI fan but the visuals and animation of OP 2 slaps. Both are good, I never skip these OPs

[@amirazhar8377]

Really respect the time and effort for this anime and story...becoming one of my favourite series...love the second season OP...

[@xXBlueZenithXx]

This Opening Just proves how much this saga's popularity has grown since the last season. the first one isn't even comparable to this one, in terms of quality and dedication. i don't think the people working on this anime had even a single clue that this anime would be so influential.

[@tokugeeky2931]

What an awesome opening.

[@o-taco4010]

SLASH YOUR TEARS AWAYYYYYYYY! 😭 definitely in my top gundam OSTs

[@diablo4838]

Yama, there really isn’t ANY bad son when it comes to her.

[@mrrickstur]

Facts 👍

[@TheGreatSoundwave]

The Michaelis looks so cool in that one shot Love it’s new giant lance

[@raditto8668]

I like how this series went From the start it was just usual school stuffs and duel to literral plot twists,killing,and manipulation

[@m3m3lord61]

0:51 and now in episode 4 Eri herself appears all happy that she can be seen by the audience

[@Fulcrox]

0:13 So Quiet Zero was there all the time

[@GeorgeSuperstarMcAwesomeVille]

Came back here after epsiode 2 of season2 when prospera revealed eri is aerial. 0:50 - 0:53 Eri falling down the data storm. Mindblown 🤯

[@DIMASOKOL]

This opening is absolutely fire

[@acehilm7470]

Amazing opening, i scream out tryna sing along every week

[@dimasnaufalpratama4812]

This OP slaps harder

[@Scantronacon]

0:36 Makes me wanna cry. Idc if they werent "good". They have friendship since childhood....Hits close to home😢, my best friend died of epilepsy in 2019. I hope we get to talk again like that David😔 RIP my dude. Miss you alot man, lifes not the same

[@mac23806]

They didn't have to go this hard on this song 🤯

[@naufals14_27]

At the start Left side (suletta) the land full of debri Right side (miorine) a tree Hope someone noticed

[@bellaqua4324]

It's kinda sad that suletta despite being the main character, is almost actually just a bridge between almost every key characters to eri / aerial With only probably miorine, guel and the earthian house being the exception Heck even prospera herself did everything to make "eri happy", not suletta

[@darrenlatiker4356]

This new opening slaps so hard 👌

[@mr.g8181]

This would be my favorite Gundams Opending, smooth and impact, Love the hook (1:00) soo much!!!

[@kurasakikenji]

0:40 hit so HARDDD i had to stop my shit from dropping to wait for this part to drop first!

[@miguelarcachero6103]

Master Asia:"The Pride of Tanuki!" Sgt. Keroro:"Sir! Yes Sir!"

[@tokitobe2450]

This is the first show that successfully makes me care about or have a clear impression of ALL the characters. I expected to hate Elan #5, but find myself loving his strong attachment to life and refusal to be a tragic victim of circumstance. Guel started off as an asshole but became so much more complicated after his apology to Miorine, and clearly he inspires a lot of loyalty from his friends and brother so I hope he gets a comeback and gets stronger without going to the dark side. And Lauda! Seems like a quiet type who'd be scheming to usurp power, but it turns out he's all about supporting his adoptive family. Even Shaddiq, I suspect, has some heartbreaking motive that might justify his cruelty, given how committed the girls are to helping him (and why just girls?) Suletta is actually the weak link as a character for being quite brainwashed by her Mom, but she's still compelling because of the contrast between her combat power and psychological issues. Kudos to all involved.

[@Peasham]

Why is Suletta's brainwashing a "weak link"?

[@tokitobe2450]

@@Peasham People are attracted to characters with a will and mind of their own; even Nika, in her weak and effectively under-control position, is fighting for her ideals and getting her ass kicked for her beliefs. Suletta has sort of kind of started to question her mom, but it's going very slowly. Don't get me wrong, Suletta is compelling, but she abandons her own thoughts and submits to her mom too easily right now, and people who are under someone's control are not as intriguing no matter how strong they are in combat. It would be nice to see her rebel.

[@Peasham]

@@tokitobe2450 I can't describe to you the amount of brainwashed characters who people adore more than non-brainwashed characters, you have no idea what you're talking about. Not to mention, most actions she took she STILL took of her own free will, using the brainwashing phrase by herself to motivate herself into doing things, I've never seen that in media in general prior, and a character whose brainwashing is mostly used by herself to help others is nothing I'd describe as a "weak link". Not to mention, it's glaringly obvious Mio and Aerial are gonna help Suletta break her brainwashing, this is both spelled out in the English version of the first opening song and obvious considering Mio basically loves Suletta and very much knows that she's brainwashed by Prospera.

[@di-gun5791]

man, I hope elan survived this whole thing. He's as much as a victim as suletta and miorine.

[@tokitobe2450]

@@di-gun5791 I like Elan 5. He's doggedly determined to live, which is a healthier attitude than Elan4 and Norea, which was more like "coping with a crappy existence". Have to say I don't really get how Suletta can be a viable romantic interest for Mio at this point -- she's emotionally like age 10. Any groom/bride who is blindly obedient to their Mom isn't ready to partner with anybody so I hope they help her grow really fast. I feel sympathy for Suletta but she's demonstrated very little growth compared to the other characters, even Chuchu.

[@TheWarmachine375]

1:04 I can't wait for the full blown Earthian-Spacian War breaking out in Season 2.

[@b.ardner6903]

Ouch. Hope it won't be like ZAFT vs OMNI again. I have enough with human popping off like balloon

[@bransonallen2925]

Man I am so sorry.

[@cjoliver7871]

Oof

[@fawkes6352]

I want to give Guel a hug.

[@knightpaladin9841]

Been waiting for season 2. Now my boy Bob can shine

[@P_ROP_RO]

Both this op and ESPECIALLY the ed have grown on be so quickly, literally the first episode I was kind of not feeling it, but one ep later I definitely felt it

[@hafizyb]

the 3 tomatoes near the end of this opening makes sense now. Before the reveal (although it's highly hinted at way before) I never really understand why there's 3 tomatoes on the table. Nice showing there.

[@xyz500w]

수성의 마녀 정말 재밌게 보고 있습니다 감사합니다! I really enjoy watching "The Witch of Mercury" Thank you!

[@FBI-ks3uw]

Most Emotional Gundam Opening ever.

[@opportunityeater]

From 1:03 to 1:11 I think I actually had both an eargasm and an eyegasm

[@ScorbutOrdeal]

Gettin chills everytime. Incredible voice!

[@MofyMofuu]

0:44 aerial jumpscare yes!

[@gilangsinawang7361]

idk if its just me, but i feel like it has similar vibe as gundam 00 - ash like snow opening

[@gaiazero598]

same both gives goosebumps plus it's becoming more darker

[@Гриц-ж8г]

great opening, visual, music, vocals all ho

[@UltraSnance]

Yesss finally this show has an opening that feels like Gundam

[@noctaviassky672]

Got this song on repeat lmfao

[@josemiguelpuchero]

cant wait for them to release the version 2 of this for ep 23 24

[@Ineedgames]

Already missing them.