Gundam: Witch from Mercury Season 2 - Episode 11: "Unrelenting Tenderness"
Mb | Jun 26, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
Mobile Suit Gundam - The Witch From Mercury S2 Episode 11: Unrelenting Tenderness begins with a gripping battle scene between Suletta's Calibarn and Aerial. Suletta's combat strategy primarily consists of evasion as she maneuvers through the battlefield, which is impressively depicted in a three-dimensional space, showcasing close-ups and panoramic shots of the intense fight.
As the battle escalates, Lauda confronts Guel, leading to another dramatic encounter. Elsewhere, Earth House, Elan, Bel, and Felsi intervene in the escalating conflict. Simultaneously, the data storm of Quiet Zero, once overseen by Miorine's mother Notrette, begins to falter.
The narrative then shifts to the Space Assembly League, an organization that expands the world of the series with new dimensions of political intrigue and civil discord. The League decides to intervene in the current situation.
The most thrilling part of the episode comes with the fight between Lauda and Guel. Lauda's past is further revealed, showing his deep desire to be accepted by his older brother Guel. However, the tension breaks when Felsi interrupts their duel, and Guel, regretting his past actions, welcomes Lauda as his brother.
Back at Earth House, Bel and others attempt to shut down Quiet Zero, a task that falls to Miorine. Initially, the shutdown code "Quod Erat Demonstrandum" fails due to Prospera's interference. However, Miorine manages to bypass this code using a secret code linked to her mother's genetically modified tomatoes, a symbol of Notrette's unwavering love for her daughter.
Just as victory seems within reach, the Space Assembly League fires its weapon at Quiet Zero. Eri, wanting to protect her family and friends, shields them from the attack. This act, highlighting Eri's agency, leads to her destruction. The episode ends with the protagonists left defenseless against the impending threat posed by the universe's most dangerous weapon.
The narrative subtly hints at Prospera's strange Permet pattern, suggesting her past connection with Carbo Nado. Additionally, it is speculated that Ericht may still be alive despite Aerial's destruction, as the intact Gund Bits could unite with Suletta and Calibarn to form a potential defense against the coming threat.
The final episode promises further exploration of the Gundam universe, with new challenges and potential character development on the horizon.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.