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Upcoming TV anime Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury has unveiled a teaser visual and video showcasing the heroine and her Gundam, Aerial!

The Witch from Mercury is not only the first Gundam TV anime in seven years, but also the first installment to feature a female protagonist.

A prequel series titled Prologue is also set to be produced. Scheduled to air this summer, it will feature the Gundams Lfrith and Beguir-Beu, who will be available as Gunpla model kits along with Gundam Aerial.

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury will air from October 2022.

Adapted with permission from Anime!Anime!