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Deadpoolrocks Since: Sep, 2010
#6001: Jul 30th 2023 at 10:03:30 AM

Well it looks like it was bandai who changed the magazine after all here's a machine translation of this https://twitter.com/G_Witch_M/status/1685628114125340672 Thank you for your continued support of "Mobile Suit Gundam Witch of Mercury". Regarding the interview article published in the September 2023 issue of Monthly Gundam Ace, some descriptions differ between the paper magazine and the electronic version, causing confusion to everyone who supports the work. I'm sorry. In the article, there was a sentence based on the speculation of the Gundam Ace editor, and it was corrected at the time of proofreading. In the article, there was a sentence based on the speculation of the Gundam Ace editor, and despite requesting corrections at the time of proofreading, the correction of the relevant part was not reflected, and it was released on July 26th. From the work side, we would like to leave it up to each and every one of you who watched the main story, and we would like you to enjoy the work. The description has been revised as originally requested and is now being distributed Once again, I would like to sincerely apologize for causing a great deal of trouble and worry to everyone who supports the work. Thank you for your continued support.

So basically no they totally aren't married please keep buying our toys if you are homophobic. Lol the replies are roasting them in just about every language.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#6002: Jul 30th 2023 at 10:05:07 AM

LMAO, they deserve to be roasted over something like this.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#6003: Jul 30th 2023 at 10:08:52 AM

Supposedly it's about more about not flouting overseas censorship rules than about appeasing or avoiding the wrath of domestic homophobes. Still cowardly, no denying that.

Edited by AlleyOop on Jul 30th 2023 at 11:21:16 AM

Sterok Since: Apr, 2012
#6004: Jul 30th 2023 at 10:11:56 AM

In some ways it is impressive how they managed to squeeze the marriage in show through the censors. Just barely, but they managed.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#6005: Jul 30th 2023 at 10:15:38 AM

Thinking about it, it's honestly a big step forward for representation that something like Gundam was able to have a female lead who is gay and marries another lady.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#6006: Jul 30th 2023 at 10:20:17 AM

A top comment is so short yet so sweet in Japanese.

"Bandai is weak."

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
KoBB Since: Apr, 2013
#6007: Jul 30th 2023 at 10:37:16 AM

I could see how a statement like that could work if the girls’ relationship was still largely confined to interpretive subtext.

But as it stands, this is Bandai trying to close the barn door after the horse has bolted and crossed the border of another country.

LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#6008: Jul 30th 2023 at 10:38:51 AM

In Sonic's words:

"You're too slow!"

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
ComicX6 (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#6009: Jul 30th 2023 at 10:40:25 AM

So one of those waffley corporate statements that don't reflect the intent of the show or the people who worked on it and will piss people off far more than if they had simply not said anything and let things blow over.

The only thing the show leaves "up to interpretation" is whether they had a formal ceremony or not given extenuating circumstances.

Edited by ComicX6 on Jul 30th 2023 at 10:17:06 AM

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#6010: Jul 30th 2023 at 10:52:02 AM

I guess it's for those hardcore copium addicts who think Suletta and Guel can be a thing.

Funny how Guel himself has moved on from crushing on Suletta and is running his dad's company with presumably more ethics and competence than the old man.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Mami Since: Oct, 2017 Relationship Status: Faithful to 2D
#6011: Jul 30th 2023 at 11:17:48 AM

I’m coming back to the thread this one time to comment on this cause I find it absolutely fascinating for them to completely murder both literally and metaphorically any other potential pairing, dedicate so much time on this relationship that it was the only plot point that felt like it was resolved at least mostly satisfactorily, had the characters wear wedding rings, had Eri literally call Miorine her sister in law only to deliver this absolute wet fart of an official statement that requires actively being delusional to take it seriously. I didn’t give a fuck when the show finished airing but maybe they SHOULD have had an on screen kiss so that didn’t have an an excuse to be this embarrassing. Your primary fan base for this show, the people who will defend the choices you made with it the most are the ones who are being the most spat on by this what the actual hell are they doing?????

Edited by Mami on Jul 30th 2023 at 7:18:52 PM

I absolutely cannot help but adore handsome 2D boys
ShirowShirow Dinosaur Hunter from Land of Maple Syrup (Old as dirt)
Dinosaur Hunter
#6012: Jul 30th 2023 at 11:32:00 AM

We still live in a prejudiced world. And it by definition doesn't make sense.

You are not alone.
Mami Since: Oct, 2017 Relationship Status: Faithful to 2D
#6013: Jul 30th 2023 at 11:44:53 AM

I’m trying to understand from a capitalist standpoint cause this is not a choice that will make you money in which case why would you let the writer go this far if the end result is to shoot your self in the foot?

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LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#6014: Jul 30th 2023 at 11:46:01 AM

Either it's a Springtime for Hitler situation that they want to reverse, or the old farts genuinely believe the vocal minority is the only worthy consumer model to attract.

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#6015: Jul 30th 2023 at 12:07:11 PM

[up][up] As I mentioned earlier, they probably want to broadcast this show to international markets with a large viewerbase such as China where the government forbids the depiction of same-gender romances, hence they have to tone it down to something that is censor-friendly a la what The Untamed had to do compared to its source material of Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi.

Edited by AlleyOop on Jul 30th 2023 at 12:07:23 PM

LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#6016: Jul 30th 2023 at 12:13:21 PM

But many say that the only parts of China where the show is streamed is on HK, Macau and such, with the mainlaind being unavailable.

Like, most Chinese netizens use VPN to watch the show by other means anyway.

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
Mediawatcher Since: Dec, 2015
#6017: Jul 30th 2023 at 2:17:06 PM

Coming back to this thread just to say, what the hell are they thinking, Bandai really just said the “sister in law” and wedding rings are open to interpretation?

This whole month after the finale premiered and tons of artwork with even the VA’s and the writer showing immense support over the ship, and now Bandai decides to throw away all that goodwill, what an absolute shame.

Edited by Mediawatcher on Jul 30th 2023 at 2:20:31 AM

Chaosjunction Since: Feb, 2010
#6018: Jul 30th 2023 at 2:26:48 PM

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How is changing something in Gundam Ace going to help with that? The show has already been made with Sule Mio right there in the open where everyone can see it.

LoneCourier0 The Wandering Geek from A Diverse Land (Unitroper) Relationship Status: How YOU doin'?
The Wandering Geek
#6019: Jul 30th 2023 at 2:28:29 PM

Like most say, it's likely because they somehow think that the bigots are the only worthy consumer base.

"Cynicism is not realistic and tough. It's unrealistic and kind of cowardly because it means you don't have to try."
EmperorGeode from A Galaxy far, far away Since: Oct, 2022 Relationship Status: On the prowl
#6020: Jul 30th 2023 at 3:25:50 PM

What does it say about world that people with this level of inteligence get to become top brass of major corporation?

Either way I don’t know whether to be absolutelly angry at them or to laugh at them believing they can walk back on it NOW.

Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#6021: Jul 30th 2023 at 5:47:03 PM

This makes me think that the creative behind the show would have included a Sulemio wedding if they could have, but weren't allowed by the brass.

Regardless, it was clear that they're are intended to be a couple.

MyssaRei Since: Feb, 2010
#6022: Jul 31st 2023 at 3:55:23 PM

Well now Prospera can say to Delling that Aerial being a Gundam can be... up to interpretation.

I know, it's a low blow, but I'm trying to find something to lack at given how stupid this all is.

ComicX6 (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#6023: Jul 31st 2023 at 4:12:55 PM

When my cousin and his fiancee get married next spring I'm going to make sure to congratulate them on becoming "interpretable".

One of the silver linings to this mess is that some of the meme images have been killing me.

Edited by ComicX6 on Jul 31st 2023 at 7:13:18 AM

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#6024: Jul 31st 2023 at 9:12:17 PM

Apparently the English, Japanese and Chinese comments have all been universal condemnation for the executive decision. Definitely a multi-layered fandom attack. [lol]

Remember someone saying "This is the last straw. Yuri fans need to grow a spine." and I mean I don't agree because I felt like we should have grown a collective one a decade or so ago at the least but now's fine too.

Any word on Vanadis Heart getting an english release? Anyone?

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luisedgarf from Mexico Since: May, 2009 Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
#6025: Jul 31st 2023 at 10:28:29 PM

On any case, it's very likely the voice actresses and the people behind the interview would be likely being punished behind the scenes for talking too much without the said interview being vetoed by Bandai Namco first.


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