After captivating fans with its bold characters and emotional storytelling,Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercuryis returning in a fresh form. A new spin-off manga titledMobile Suit Gundam: The Witch of Mercury: Frontier of Youthwill begin serialization on May 23 via Comic Newtype. The announcement follows months of fan speculation about whether the beloved characters Sletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran would return in future media.
Unlike the original anime’s spacefaring political drama, this new series offers a more grounded setting, according toOricon News.Frontier of Youthtakes place in a near-future version of Japan and reimagines Sletta and Miorine as high school girls.With early concept art showing the duo in stylized school uniforms, fans can expect a lighter, more slice-of-life tone. Still, given the depth of the original series, there is hope that the new manga will continue exploring their emotional journeys in meaningful ways.
A Familiar Gundam Pair in a New Setting
A New Chapter for The Witch from Mercury’s Sletta and Miorine
One of the most exciting elements of the upcoming manga is its alternate-universe take on Sletta and Miorine.Instead of pilots at a prestigious space engineering academy, the two are portrayed as typical teenage students in Japan.Early illustrations show them in “JK” school uniforms, sparking curiosity and debate among fans about how their personalities and relationship will evolve outside the political intensity of the original series.
While this change in setting may surprise some, it also opens up new possibilities.The original series balanced mecha action with powerful emotional arcs, especially around Sletta’s personal growth and Miorine’s ambitions.In a modern-day high school environment, their bond may be explored in more intimate and everyday ways, offering a fresh perspective while keeping the essence of what made their story resonate.
Creative Forces Return for the Witch from Mercury Spin-Off
The Team Behind the Upcoming Gundam: Witch from Mercury Series
The spin-off’s script will be written by HISADAKE, a key contributor to the original anime as part of the creator group Morion Airlines. Known for helping shape theemotional core and world-building ofThe Witch from Mercury, HISADAKE promises to bring the same heart to this new story. He has expressed a desire for the characters to “see various landscapes of Japan,” hinting at a travelogue-style narrative filled with cultural and emotional discoveries.
Illustrations forFrontier of Youthare handled by manga artist Hiro Hata, a self-professed fan of the original show. In addition to drawing the characters, Hata is also designing the costumes, ensuring a cohesive visual tone that both honors the original and embraces the new setting. With this passionate, creative team at the helm, theMobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercuryspin-off promises to be a heartfeltcompanion to one of the most acclaimedGundamentries in years.
