The Importance of Big Cool Sci-Fi Stuff

I finished watching Turn A Gundam recently, and it’s already cemented itself as one of my favorite Gundam shows and anime in general. But one detail I appreciate is that, even with its Americana setting, it still works in some interesting, immense technological set pieces that give a great sense of scale to the show in the portions where it heads to outer space. To put it bluntly, I appreciate it when science fiction has what I like to call “Big Cool Sci-Fi Stuff,” both for the novelty but also realizing the unique potential the medium has to create a unique sense of wonder. 

Animedia February 2023: Mogmog Interview on G-Witch’s Character Designs

The February 2023 issue for Animedia features some illustrations and coverage for Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. One of the pages features comments and an interview with Mogumo (Twitter, Pixiv), the original character designer for the show. 

The English translation is by Windii (Twitter, Ko-fi). Thanks for her help with this, and consider commissioning her for JPN-ENG translations.

Also, I've been gathering the character "Expression Test" sheets shared by the main G-Witch Twitter account and the post-episode sketches done by Mogumo on Twitter in a folder here.

G-Witch Episode 6 Thoughts

 Thoughts and impressions on G-Witch, Episode 6.

Following up the stakes set up from last time, this episode throws a whole lot of plot swerves amidst the build up to Elan’s duel against Suletta.

G-Witch Episode 5 Thoughts

Thoughts and impressions on G-Witch, Episode 5.

This time, the focus switches to Elan as we finally learn what his deal is, as well as more scheming from Prospera and fun moments with the main cast.

G-Witch Episode 4 Thoughts

Thoughts and impressions on G-Witch, Episode 4.

This more low-key episode gave us a look more at ordinary school life and some worldbuilding, as well as introducing a new group of friends to Suletta as we learn more about the cast. There’s a lot of different strands to talk about, so each topic will be a bit shorter.

G-Witch Episode 3 Thoughts

Thoughts and impressions on G-Witch, Episode 3.

This episode brought a conclusion to the opening mini-arc while also setting up more threads to continue forwards. After Suletta’s wild first day of school, does she stick the landing?

G-Witch Episode Two Thoughts

 Thoughts and impressions of G-Witch, Episode Two.

This second episode was more mellow than the last one, but it had a lot riding from how the last one ended. How do things shake up in this dialogue-heavy follow up?