The opening theme of the new anime from the Gundam franchise is getting all the love from fans. So, here’s everything you need to know about the opening theme song of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury!
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What Is Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury About?
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury is set in A.S. (Ad Stella) 122. In this era, multiple corporations have entered space and built a giant economic system.
Meanwhile, a lone girl named Suletta Mercury from planet Mercury is transferred to the Asticassia School of Technology, which is run by the Benerit Group.
The Benerit Group dominates the mobile suit industry and the school is considered a reputable institution.
Suletta arrives at the school with her trusted mobile suit named Aerial.
With a burning desire to soar, Suletta embarks on a journey in this new world.
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What Is Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury’s Opening Theme Song?
The opening theme song of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury is entitled The Blessing or Shukufuku in Japanese.
Who Performed Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury’s Opening Theme Song?
The opening theme song for Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury entitled The Blessing is performed by the duo YOASOBI.
The official website of the anime has released statements made by Ayase (YOASOBI composer) and Ikura (YOASOBI vocal) after releasing The Blessing.
Ayase stated that he was happy to work on the new series from the popular Gundam franchise. Meanwhile, Ikura was “really honored to sing the main theme” of the anime.
Ikura added that she performed the track keeping in mind the wishes of Suletta who leads a lonely life in the world.
She hopes that fans will enjoy The Blessing along with the series.
What Are the Lyrics of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury's Opening Theme Song?
Here are the translated lyrics of The Blessing by YOASOBI via Lyrical Nonsense:
Where to Listen to Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury’s Opening Theme Song
The Blessing by YOASOBI is available to stream on various music platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, and more.
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