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「今、できることを」 (Ima, Dekiru koto wo)
“What We Can Do Now”
Following in tried and true Gundam fashion, the endgame for Witch from Mercury is aiming for awesome. And not the more modern definition of the word mind you; with high stakes, big battles, and dominating personalities now running all over, this series is gearing up for that larger than life finale we’re all here to see.
Having espoused on the pacing troubles as I see them, this week was a nice(r) return to form, circling back to the main characters and central plot tying everything together. Miorine of course gets half the stage here: she’s at rock bottom blaming herself for everything which has transpired and is now in the unenviable position of needing to make tough choices. It’s basically another kick at the dumb adults vs. naïve kids theme can, where Miorine is paying for the decisions of others all the while trying to build up her own vision. It’s not right, it’s not fair, but as Sarius so succinctly puts it’s a world she has to come to grips with and accept the toll for. Miorine may get the happy ending in saving everyone (because plot armour), but it’s only going to come after getting dragged through the mud a little while longer.
Part of that abuse will come from the other stage sharer in Suletta and the inevitable showdown with Prospera and Eri. Much as predicted this will result in Suletta trying to talk it out, obviously failing, and there being some sort of battle which will hinge on Eri’s decision. Suletta after all is already raising her potential death flags courtesy of data storm surges in piloting another Gundam, while Quiet Zero and its capabilities are, well, pretty obvious at this stage. Personally I suspect Eri will stop Prospera and rescue Suletta in the end since only Suletta can be the “real-life” child for Prospera, but whether Prospera lives through it is a natural question given Witch from Mercury loves its shock and awe. Unless of course we get that instead with Guel, Lauda, and Miorine; with younger brother on the warpath to right the (perceived) wrongs against Guel, there’s a not insignificant possibility Guel still winds up playing the tragic hero.
In the end it all comes down to one final battle, with the outcome, while certain overall, bound to have a few surprises up its sleeve. Going to be very interesting watching this play out.
Preview
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End Card
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Kaliban
finally the cast of the Data Tempest is complete
also me:
why just dont send stealthed up nuke up the Prospera’s Deathstar?
Yay, Petra is alive. So is Shaddiq’s harem. C103 looking bright with possibility of those girls (and Felsi, and sitting gyaru) get ntr dojin. Btw, spending 2 or 3 episode to explain Shaddiq’s motive won’t make him likable character, Okouchi. It is far too late, and it was still not a great plan either. I heard some store has resorted to give Mihaelis for free for each 2000 Yen worth purchase of Mercury Gunpla. If they think buying Kaliban and Schwarszette with Mihaelis as a bonus will make everyone happy because 3 gunplas for 2, lol…. they just provide us with free parts for cannibalizing and customization… still better treatment than TLoUS2 or Disney Star Wars merchs, though.
Lol, 4 hags of Peil, getting sooo screwed in all their dealing. And which Elan talk the talk with Tanuki? The original? The fifth one seems on rampage ….
Space Vag…. i mean, Angel Halo DOME ripoff. and Kenanji as Harrison Martin from F91-Crossbone. And Lauda, let’s not fooling ourselves. You will pilot Schwarszette? Great, the gun-sword looks tacky like toy, it isn’t imposing and Okouchi want to give it to Lauda for cheap twist? Well, it’ll become another Mihaelis, i guess. The Gundvolvas are at least cheap and perfect for army building as grunt. Schwarszette is a hero unit, no one would buy more than one except if there are interesting gimmick or emotional attachment.
I am feeling sad there is a possibility Suletta will die when she engages her mother. Even more so knowing that Prospera never really cared for Suletta.
I am slightly more optimistic…
Because original Shakespeare’s play has happy ending.