Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury, the latest installment in the Mobile Suit Gundam series, is finally airing as a TV series for the first time in seven years. Have you looked into the main character of this work? There isn't much official information yet, so details won't be known until the series begins airing in October, but that's true even for the main character of this work. So, here we'll give a brief introduction to the main character of this work, compare it to the trends of main characters in previous Gundam series, and speculate on what kind of main character this work will be! This article also introduces previous main characters, so if you're interested in the main characters of previous Gundam series, be sure to check it out.
There's still a lot we don't know about this work's main character!!
First, let me state that there is still much we don't know about the protagonist of this work. Since this work was only recently announced, the protagonist's personality, voice actor, and even name have not yet been revealed, so please understand that some speculation may be involved.
The Witch of Mercury
The title of this work, "The Witch of Mercury," likely refers to the protagonist of the work. This is because witches actually have a clearly defined visual appearance, and the protagonist of this work looks quite traditionally like a witch.
Her appearance is also witch-like
What stands out about her appearance is her distinctive red hair. Since ancient times, women with red hair have been said to be witches. Perhaps the reason the protagonist's appearance was revealed along with the title of this work was because her design made it immediately clear she was a witch?
Let's wait for official information!!
First of all, let's wait for official information! That's what I'd like to introduce first about the protagonist of this work. Although this is an explanatory article, I apologize for the thin content, but this article will delve deeper into the protagonist from other perspectives.
What is the protagonist of a Gundam work?
Now, I'd like to give a brief introduction to the protagonists of the Gundam series. Since each protagonist's character has a different personality from one work to the next, some readers may find it difficult to give a general explanation.
Carrying a Strong Message
However, the protagonists of the Gundam series actually share a common theme. From here, I would like to introduce the themes that apply to all protagonists in the Gundam series.
What kind of works are Gundam works, anyway?
To introduce the protagonists of the Gundam series, we must first explain what kind of work the Gundam series is. The Gundam series shares a common theme: "Cutting into the adult values that dominate the world!" This is the basic theme of Gundam works.
Rebel against all values!!
For this reason, the Gundam series' protagonists' basic motives are to "resist existing values." Their rivals in the story hold the values that currently dominate our world, and the protagonist's general role in Gundam series is to refute those values.
Gundam Protagonists Act in Contrast with Realism
For this reason, Gundam protagonists often have values that contrast with those of a more realistic view. At first glance, they may seem like they're full of childish characters, but by not letting their opinions remain childish and instead depicting their own personal growth, they assert that while they may not be realistic, they don't necessarily have childish views.
Does this work play a similar role? ?
This role of the Gundam protagonist is a constant feature of every Gundam work, so it seems unlikely that this work's protagonist will be a realistic, adult-like character. As long as the standard setting throughout Gundam works—a child jumping into a battlefield full of adult rules—is maintained, it's safe to assume this rule will continue to be passed down.
You can tell the protagonist's personality by looking at their mobile suit!
While the protagonists of the Gundam series share a common theme, each one has their own unique personality. The individuality of these Gundam protagonists can be seen in the mecha they pilot, so I'd like to introduce how to distinguish them by looking at the mecha they pilot.
Amuro the White Devil
Amuro, the original protagonist of the Gundam series, pilots a mobile suit that symbolizes not only coolness but also "fear." Over the course of the series, Amuro gradually develops into a skilled pilot, achieving a record of terrifying combat feats. Mobile Suit Gundam not only portrays the protagonist, but also the enemy, with ample depictions. Because of this focus on Amuro's appearance from the enemy's perspective, his mobile suit is so terrifyingly designed that it's even referred to as the "White Devil" in the series.
Z Gundam and Kamille, Equipped with Cutting-Edge Transformation Systems
Kamille, who appeared as Amuro's successor, is a character with a somewhat modern personality. As such, the Gundam itself is equipped with complex, cutting-edge technology, including transformation capabilities and a biosensor. The Z Gundam is a machine with particularly complex mechanisms, even within the Gundam series, and it can be said that it is similar to Kamille's complex and sensitive personality.
The ZZ Gundam and Judau: Overpowered by Power
Judau, who appeared as the protagonist of the third TV series, is the polar opposite of Amuro and Kamille, possessing a bright and manly personality. Therefore, his mobile suit, the ZZ Gundam, is also packed with weapons, as if solving everything with force, and can be said to have a similar concept to Judau's.
The F91 and Seabook excel at agile movements
Seabook, one of the most handsome Gundam characters, captivates many female fans with his refreshing appearance. The mech he pilots is also known for its agile movements. Another distinctive feature of the F91 is its smaller size compared to previous models.
The Unicorn Gundam and Banagher, Hiding Great Power Within
Banagher, the protagonist of the recently produced Gundam series "Gundam Unicorn," is a very quiet and unassertive character, but deep down he is a man carrying great resolve and a mission. The machine he pilots is the Unicorn Gundam, a machine resembling a unicorn, usually solid white. While the Unicorn Gundam is normally solid white, under special circumstances it transforms and takes on a vibrant color. This duality perfectly matches the image of the protagonist, Banagher.
Now, let's take a look at the protagonist's mobile suit!
As mentioned above, there's a strong correlation between the protagonists of Gundam series and the designs of Gundams. During the design stage, they're designed together, with considerations like "What kind of character will pilot this mobile suit?" and "What kind of mobile suit will this character pilot?", so you can infer the character from the mobile suit.
A design that utilizes a variety of curves
For example, if you look at the design of the Gundam Aerial, you'll notice that it has very curvaceous features. These curves are a design that was created precisely because the main character of this work is a woman. It's one of the few Gundam designs that utilizes feminine curves.
Red glow on the chest
The red glow on the chest also matches the protagonist's red hair. Since ancient times, "witches" have been said to have red hair, so perhaps this red glow is the origin of the "Witch of Mercury" in this work.
The Mysterious Gundam
Because she's a witch, this Gundam features a striking design never before seen in Gundams. This cool yet mysterious nature is what defines the Gundam in this work.
Do you know the main character of this work?
As you can see, just by looking at the Gundam's design, you can roughly predict the protagonist's personality. The Gundam's design in this series incorporates feminine curves and incorporates a "witchy" red color.
Summary
What did you think? This article has provided a rough prediction of the protagonist based on the history of Gundam series and the Gundam's design. There's still a lot we don't know about the protagonist, so be sure to continue to check official information regularly.
