After years of waiting, the Gundam franchise is finally back with another spectacular series in Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. The last series before The Witch from Mercury is called Iron-Blooded Orphans, and fans have been wondering if the two are related.
With The Witch from Mercury currently airing, there have been a lot of theories assuming its connection to Iron-Blooded Orphans as the latter is the most recent Gundam series before the former.
So, is the fans' theory correct, or is it nothing more than a mere theory?
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Explained
Iron-Blooded Orphans is one of the most popular series in the Gundam franchise. It follows the story of a group of child soldiers living on Mars.
These child soldiers have been exploited and manipulated so they're trying to find a new place where they could feel like they belong.
They did attain their desired freedom, however, they were forced to join a battle wherein they would have to keep fighting in order to survive.
In the series, mobile suits are not common and are usually used by pirates and some soldiers.
The mobile suits are rare and treated as if they are outdated machines.
Aside from the amazing mobile suits, the show also contains themes about war and politics.
Since they have struggled a lot, the characters show immense desperation to achieve happiness and peace, which is interesting to see.
The characters had to make a lot of sacrifices in order to achieve their goal, and the series thoroughly explains the consequences of war throughout its two seasons.
The power that the military and politicians have played a huge part in portraying the conflict, which also adds more color and depth to the series.
Even though Iron-Blooded Orphans is considered a darker series compared to other Mobile Suit Gundam shows, it takes a realistic approach to portray what life is like after the war.
It is full of action, struggles, and reflections of hard-hitting reality that incorporates the entire Gundam franchise.
For those who haven't seen it yet, Iron-Blooded Orphans is truly a must-watch.
Interested viewers can check it out on Crunchyroll while waiting for the next episodes of The Witch from Mercury.
Are Iron-Blooded Orphans and The Witch from Mercury Connected?
While some fans might believe that the two series are connected, they actually are not. It has been confirmed that The Witch from Mercury is a stand-alone show that has its own history and dimension.
The latest Gundam series takes place in Ad Stella or year 122. Meanwhile, Iron-Blooded Orphans happened in 323 Post Disaster, 300 years after the Calamity War, which has its own timeline and universe as well.
Despite the two series being unrelated to each other, a lot of Gundam fans still recommend watching Iron-Blooded Orphans for its interesting plot and characters.
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