Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury - Vanadis Heart #1

Vanadis Heart is an official side-story manga series set within the timeline of the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury anime. It was launched in 2023 to expand upon the lore of the Ad Stella era, specifically exploring the legacy of the Vanadis Institute and the ethical conflicts surrounding GUND technology. The narrative centers on a protagonist named Vilda Miren, providing a grounded perspective on the political instability and technological dangers that define the larger franchise universe.

The series is illustrated by Chika Tojo, who brought a sleek, character-focused aesthetic to the project that mirrors the clean production design of the original television series. By focusing on the darker, more industrial origins of the mobile suits, the manga aims to bridge the gap between the show’s high-school setting and the harsh reality of corporate warfare. It has been well-regarded by fans of the franchise for its ability to deepen the world-building without relying on the primary protagonists of the main anime.