A wotch from Mercury Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, is a fascinating world that holds many secrets and mysteries. While it may not receive as much attention as its neighboring planets, such as Mars or Venus, it is certainly worth exploring and learning about. One of the most striking features of Mercury is its extreme temperatures. Due to its proximity to the Sun, the planet experiences scorching hot temperatures during the day, reaching up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit (430 degrees Celsius). These soaring temperatures make it impossible for life as we know it to exist on the planet's surface. However, the story is quite different during the night.
However, the story is quite different during the night. As Mercury lacks a thick atmosphere to trap heat, its surface cools down rapidly, resulting in freezing nighttime temperatures that can plummet to -290 degrees Fahrenheit (-180 degrees Celsius). This extreme temperature fluctuation is one of the unique characteristics of Mercury.
MSG: The Witch From Mercury (My Full Review)
FYI: This review will cover this full extent of Witch From Mercury, so spoilers will be here. I will also be reviewing it as an anime, not as an Gundam anime, as this is my first Gundam series. This will also be a more, personal, review. So if you are looking for a more unbiased review of WFM, scroll down for the TLDR. Finally, I also put out my review of Episode 21 and 22 of the English Dub yesterday, so if you want to see that it is here
I actually didn't start WFM during cour 1's airing, unlike most people. I didn't know it existed in October. I got introduced to WFM on April 18th 2023, a Tuesday. I was in a very low point in my life, long story short. RWBY's 9th season was finishing up, the final episode airing the Saturday after. I couldn't get myself to watch "normal" anime because of an ugly break up the month prior, but RWBY not being a typical anime (some even saying it is not an anime at all), I was able to get myself to watch it.
That week, WFM's 11th episode aired for the English Dub. So Suletta and Miorine's chase scene was trending, especially with how well Jill Harris and Natalie Van Sistine handled that scene. I remember this specific tweet (will be linked in the comments) was retweeted by a RWBY fan account, so it came to my for you page. I remember just being so amazed and how Suletta and Miorine resembled Ruby and Weiss, after asking a few questions, I started the anime. And just like Suletta said, "that was no mistake".
I started watching the anime initially to find the scene that I saw (come to find out, it was a scene during Episode 11, which was the most recent episode at the time). But I slowly fell in love with the characters.
Seeing Suletta slowly but abruptly introduced to the world of Gundams. The story of her and Aerial. I couldn't help but relate to Suletta, seeing how she resembled my inner child. One that was oblivious to the world around her and just wants to be helpful and make friends. A person who is more selfless than selfish, doesn't want to be a burden to others. One thing about Suletta that was a punch in the face though. Her list, the list that was part of Suletta's character in cour 1, was all initially something Prospera suggested Suletta to do and Suletta just said sure without hesitation. That hit me in so many ways than one because I was like that as a kid. The reveal of Ericht, and the Suletta clone theory becoming true, I didn't want to believe it but it all made sense.
Cour 1, to me, was pretty much a slice of life school anime but with mechs, that is until Episode 12's tomato paste. Pretty much that epilogue made us realize "hey, remember this is a Gundam anime!"
Going into cour 2, I was caught up once Episode 15 aired. I didn't really join the fandom until Episode 16 aired, when it was revealed what Ericht really was. Just being in the community, joining in on the theories and memes (and later on, fanfics) enhance my experience of WFM. This was an anime you HAD to watch as it aired. It wasn't like most anime where they are adaptations of manga or light novels. Everyone who watched the anime as it aired, was watching the story unfold for the first time. No one, not even the VA's, knew what was going to happen 4-5 episodes beyond what was airing.
Episode 18 onward was indeed rushed, in terms of the plot. I am not blind to it and definitely do agree that the anime would have benefited with a few more episodes (not double the amount, just a few more). When Ericht was revealed to Suletta, I was saying "already?!". Also I think the small timeskips in the episodes at times hinder the flow of the plot (even tho I didn't mind it most of the time) However! However. I do think the show took their time when it came to Suletta and her character. I do not think Suletta's character suffered through the rushed plot.
It was one day on Twitter that I saw the best summary for WFM (as of Episode 18's release). It said "MSG: The Witch from Mercury is a Shakespearean revenge plot inside a high concept sci-fi political thriller with mechs disguised as a regular school yuri." I thought that was extremely accurate yet funny to share.
Finally I was not blind on the main message this story was trying to tell. You have to move forward in life, even if you don't gain anything. There is no time machine, so even if your scared, even if you made mistakes in the past, the only way is forward. I will move forward, even if there is nothing to gain, just like our space tanuki.
TLDR: Witch From Mercury is an amazing anime and I thoroughly enjoyed it. A 8.5/10 anime, to me it stands on equal footing against many amazing anime greats like Kill La Kill, Zombie Land Saga, and Ancient Magus Bride (no season 2 spoilers please). Suletta Mercury has to be my favorite and most relatable character.
Another intriguing aspect of Mercury is its geological features. The planet is covered in numerous craters, similar to the Moon, suggesting a history of intense impacts from asteroids and comets. Some of these craters are incredibly large, such as the Caloris Basin, which spans roughly 960 miles (1,550 kilometers) in diameter. These impacts have shaped the planet's surface and created a rugged and scarred terrain. Mercury also possesses a thin atmosphere, although it is much less substantial compared to Earth's atmosphere. This atmosphere consists mainly of atoms and molecules that have been stripped away from the planet's surface by the solar wind. As a result, Mercury's atmosphere is composed mostly of helium and traces of hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements. In addition to its physical characteristics, Mercury also exhibits some interesting phenomena. The planet displays a peculiar behavior known as tidal locking, which means it takes the same amount of time to rotate on its axis as it does to orbit the Sun. This means that one side of the planet always faces the Sun, while the other side remains in permanent darkness. As a result, the temperature difference between these two sides is extreme. Studying Mercury is a complex task due to its proximity to the Sun and the challenges involved in sending spacecraft to such a harsh environment. However, various space missions, such as NASA's Messenger and the European Space Agency's BepiColombo, have provided valuable data and insights into this enigmatic planet. In conclusion, although often overshadowed by its more famous neighbors, Mercury offers a wealth of intriguing features and phenomena. Its extreme temperatures, rugged terrain, thin atmosphere, and tidal locking make it a unique and captivating world worth exploring further. By delving into the mysteries of Mercury, scientists can gain a deeper understanding of the formation and evolution of our solar system..
Reviews for "Mercury in Transit: Understanding the Phenomenon of Planetary Transits"
1. John - 2/5 stars - I couldn't get into "A Watch from Mercuru" at all. The plot seemed confusing and disjointed, and I had a hard time connecting with any of the characters. The pacing was all over the place, and it felt like the story was dragging on forever. I kept hoping that something would happen to redeem it, but unfortunately, that never came. Overall, I was disappointed with this book and wouldn't recommend it.
2. Emily - 1/5 stars - I really struggled to finish "A Watch from Mercuru". The writing was dry and lacked any depth or emotion. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult to engage with the story. Additionally, the plot was convoluted and hard to follow, leaving me feeling frustrated and uninterested. I had high hopes for this book, but it fell flat for me. I wouldn't waste my time reading it again.
3. Sarah - 2/5 stars - "A Watch from Mercuru" was a disappointment for me. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked development, making it hard to care about their fates. The world-building was also underwhelming, as it lacked detail and failed to immerse me in the story. The pacing was inconsistent, with long stretches of boredom followed by rushed and unsatisfying resolutions. Overall, I found this book to be lacking in many aspects and wouldn't recommend it to others.
4. Michael - 1/5 stars - I couldn't understand the hype around "A Watch from Mercuru". The writing style was pretentious and overdone, making it difficult to stay engaged. The plot was convoluted, and the author seemed more concerned with showing off their creativity rather than telling a compelling story. The characters were forgettable, and I struggled to find any reason to care about their struggles. Overall, this book was a disappointment for me, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating read.
5. Jessica - 2/5 stars - "A Watch from Mercuru" had so much potential, but it fell short in execution. The story started off strong, but quickly became confusing and hard to follow. The pacing was off, with some parts dragging on while others felt rushed and underdeveloped. The characters lacked depth and I had a hard time connecting with any of them. Ultimately, this book left me feeling unsatisfied and disappointed. I wouldn't recommend it to others.