What Happened? Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Official X Closes Replies Amid Harassment and Discriminatory Posts

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury official X account announced the closure of its reply section after continued inappropriate posts persisted despite prior warnings.

Official Response to Ongoing Inappropriate Posts

On April 3, the official X account for Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury stated that it would temporarily close its reply section. The decision came after repeated warnings failed to stop a number of users from posting abusive and discriminatory comments.

The account explained, “Thank you for your continued support of this account. Despite previous notices regarding appropriate conduct, we have confirmed that some users continue to post content including harassment, discriminatory remarks, and other inappropriate messages that may inconvenience others.”

The statement continued, “To ensure a safe environment for all users, we will be closing the reply section for the time being. We sincerely apologize to those who have been using the platform appropriately. We appreciate your understanding and hope to continue sharing this work together with all of you.”

Notably, the same message was also posted in English, reflecting the global scope of the issue.

Fan Reactions and Background of the Controversy

According to discussions in the reply section prior to its closure, multiple users had been making extreme claims regarding relationships between characters in the series. These heated debates spread beyond Japan and were also observed among international audiences.

To provide further context, several specific issues were repeatedly cited by users. These included:

Conflicts among fans over the pairing of Suletta and Miorine, often referred to as “SuleMio,” with some users engaging in aggressive arguments over whether the relationship should be considered official or subject to interpretation differences
Excessive criticism and targeted negativity toward certain characters, such as Guel
Posts expressing unfounded hostility toward the series as a whole and its creators

In response to the announcement, many users expressed frustration and disappointment. Comments included sentiments such as, “Why did it have to go this far for the official account to say this?” and “Some fans’ behavior is out of control, and blaming the series for the chaos is beyond saving.”

Others reflected more broadly on the themes of the Gundam franchise, stating, “Characters like Setsuna and Kira have shown us countless struggles for understanding, yet humanity continues to repeat the same conflicts. What have we learned from Gundam?”

About Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, which aired from October 2022 to July 2023, follows Suletta Mercury, a girl who transfers from the remote planet Mercury to Asticassia School of Technology, operated by the powerful Benerit Group, a major force in the mobile suit industry.

With a pure heart and a determination symbolized by a crimson light, Suletta takes her first steps into a new world, gradually forging her own path.

Source : ORICON NEWS