“Monthly Hobby JAPAN March 2023 Issue,” featuring “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury” and the “Brave Series” including “Brave Exkaiser,” is on sale in bookstores nationwide starting from January 25, 2023. In addition to the instruction of the latest model kits from "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury," the March issue features an easy-to-follow introduction to painting, crafting, photography, and other ways to enjoy model kits for entry-level users who started their creation with "The Witch from Mercury.” Moreover, the magazine introduces the creation example of “Gundam Aerial (equipped with Mirasoul’s Flight Unit)” by professional plastic model creator Rikka on the front of the issue. The work is an integrated update of the original plastic model, with proportion adjustments and several other intricate craftings. In addition, it looks back at the history of the Brave Series and features four manufacturers that actively develop three-dimensional items of the series today. The main products from each manufacturer are introduced with examples of plastic model kits and interviews with the development staff. The first model in this feature is "Da-Garn X," the main character of "The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn.” Professional plastic model creator urahana3 is in charge of its production. While taking advantage of the originality of the kit, urahana3 carefully processed the surfaces and added details to each part to achieve a more beautiful finish. Other creation examples include “Engage SR1 (Limited Edition)” from "The Five Star Stories," which is a limited edition kit for Volks GL/VS/VIP members. Utilizing the pearl coat plating specification, which is difficult to achieve by individual painting, along with partially painting other parts, makes the work look even more attractive with pearl coat plating. In addition, the March issue's separate-volume supplement, "Brave Series Toy Chronicle," is a 100-all-colored-page book featuring items from five manufacturers that currently offer Brave Robot toys. For example, it introduces Takara's (now Takara Tomy) "Brave Robot Combination Series," the origin of the Brave Robot Toys. It also includes interviews with the development staff of Takara Tomy's Brave series, giving the reader an image of the variety of the Brave Robot toys, starting from the origin and expanding to three-dimensional expression. “Monthly Hobby JAPAN March 2023 Issue” will be on sale in bookstores nationwide from January 25. © SUNRISE © SOTSU・SUNRISE・MBS ©EDIT,All rights reserved.

From "Mobile Suit Gundam: the Witch from Mercury," "Narikiri" merchandise featuring Suletta, Eran, Shaddiq, and the students of Asticassia School of Technology are now available for pre-order. “Premium Bandai” is currently accepting reservations for these items. “Mobile Suit Gundam: the Witch from Mercury" is the latest TV anime in the "Gundam" series, set in "A.S. (Ad Stella) 122," an era in which numerous corporations have expanded into space and established a huge economic zone. The story of Season 2, airing in April 2023, begins two weeks after the incident at Plant Quetta. Suletta spends her days at the school, looking forward to seeing Miorine again, while Miorine is at the headquarters of the Benerit Group, monitoring her father's condition. The two are faced with new difficulties and are forced to make a decision. With their own feelings in their hearts, they face the powerful curse brought about by the Gundam. There were four items announced this time. The "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Suletta's Barrette" reproduces the barrette Suletta uses to gather her hair when she wears her helmet; the "Mobile Suit Gundam: The With from Mercury Elan’s Earring Set/Pierce Earring Set" reproduces the "earrings" worn by Elan. "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Shaddiq's Necklace" which reproduces the "necklace" worn by Shaddiq, and "Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Asticassia School of Technology Motif Necktie" which is based on the fastener of the Asticassia School of Technology uniform which has been turned into a necktie. All prices include tax: "Mobile Suit Gundam: the Witch from Mercury Elan’s Earring Set/Pierce Earring" 16,500 JPY; "Mobile Suit Gundam: the Witch from Mercury Shaddiq’s Necklace" 16,500 JPY; “Mobile Suit Gundam: the Witch from Mercury Suletta’s Barrette" 2,530 JPY; "Mobile Suit Gundam: the Witch from Mercury Asticassia School of Technology Motif Necktie" 3,850 JPY. Pre-orders are now being accepted at Premium Bandai. (C) Sotsu, Sunrise (C) Sotsu, Sunrise, MBS