---
title: "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mobile-suit-gundam-the-witch-from-mercury-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 196400
imdb_id: "tt15433166"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 99
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mobile-suit-gundam-the-witch-from-mercury-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury is a Japanese mecha anime television series that premiered in 2022. Produced by Sunrise, the show serves as the fifteenth mainline entry in the long-running Gundam franchise. The series is directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi and Ryō Andō, with scripts written by Ichirō Ōkouchi. The story is set in the era known as A.S. (Ad Stella) 122, a time when numerous corporations have expanded into space and established a massive economic zone. The narrative focuses on Suletta Mercury, a lone student who transfers to the Asticassia School of Technology. This educational institution is operated by the Beneritt Group, which is the largest company within the mobile suit industry. As a girl arriving from the remote planet Mercury, Suletta enters this corporate-dominated environment to begin her studies. The series explores the dynamics of this space-faring era as corporations maintain their influence over technology and the industry at large.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A girl from Mercury transfers to a prestigious space academy dominated by a massive corporate group."

### Why Watch
- part of the long-running Gundam franchise
- features a unique corporate-dominated setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex economic and political background
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains depictions of mecha combat within a corporate-controlled future society.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mecha, corporate, academic, sci-fi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (24 Episodes)
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury is a Japanese mecha anime television series and the fifteenth mainline entry in Sunrise's long-running Gundam franchise. The series was directed by Hiroshi Kobayashi with scripts by Ichirō Ōkouchi. It follows the story of a pure-hearted girl from the remote planet of Mercury who enrolls in the Asticassia School of Technology, a school run by the corporation dominating the mobile suit industry. The Asticassia School of Technology is run by the Beneritt Group, which creates robotic mobile suits. The series is based on the concept of a compassionate girl enrolling in the school, and it explores themes related to the mobile suit industry. The series was created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Hajime Yatate, and it features a cast of characters including Suletta Mercury, who leaves her planet and enters the Asticassia School of Technology at the behest of her mother. The series is part of the Gundam franchise, which is known for its mecha anime and science fiction elements.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 21 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kana Ichinose** as *Suletta Mercury (voice)*
- **Lynn** as *Miorine Rembran (voice)*
- **Yohei Azakami** as *Guel Jeturk (voice)*
- **Natsuki Hanae** as *Elan Ceres (voice)*
- **Makoto Furukawa** as *Shaddiq Zenelli (voice)*
- **Miyu Tomita** as *Chuatury Panlunch (voice)*
- **Junya Enoki** as *Martin Upmont (voice)*
- **Tasuku Hatanaka** as *Nuno Kargan (voice)*
- **KENN** as *Ojelo Gabel (voice)*
- **Kohei Amasaki** as *Till Nys (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in the Ad Stella era, year 122, where corporations have built a massive economic system in space.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Suletta Mercury, a transfer student from the remote planet Mercury.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set at the Asticassia School of Technology, which is run by the Beneritt Group.

### Q: Who produced the series?
The series was created by Sunrise.

### Q: Is this part of a larger franchise?
Yes, it is the fifteenth mainline entry in the Gundam franchise.

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