Brian Nightraider
main character
TV
5.0
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 12, 2023 – June 28, 2023
- Season
- Spring 2023
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio 3Hz
- Director
- Masayuki Sakoi
- Music
- Yuusuke Ceo
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 50/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Male Protagonist80%Parody79%Terrorism79%Conspiracy79%Crime79%Detective79%Foreign79%Guns79%Primarily Adult Cast79%Aliens76%
overview details
Synopsis
After being fired from his detective job, Brian receives a strange letter. He heads to the address written on the envelope and finds himself among THE MARGINAL SERVICE! This motley crew of fearless men and a woman (and a squirrel) are tasked with hunting down aliens. And Brian just became their newest member. (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)
Trailer
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Should you watch THE MARGINAL SERVICE?
Only if you enjoy action and sci-fi, especially stories with male protagonist, parody, terrorism.
Reception is lukewarm: 50/100 on AniList, with 12% of 2.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher.
37.9% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Masayuki Sakoi
- Series composition
- Kenta Ihara
- Character design
- Yoshio Kozakai
- Music
- Yuusuke Ceo
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Quiet explosion” by Mamoru Miyano · eps 1-11
Endings (1)
- ED1“Salt & Sugar” by Yuuma Uchida · eps 2-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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THE MARGINAL SERVICE FAQ
How many episodes does THE MARGINAL SERVICE have?
THE MARGINAL SERVICE has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch THE MARGINAL SERVICE?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is THE MARGINAL SERVICE finished?
Yes. THE MARGINAL SERVICE has finished airing — the final episode aired June 28, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of THE MARGINAL SERVICE?
No sequel is listed for THE MARGINAL SERVICE as of October 2026.
Is THE MARGINAL SERVICE based on a manga?
No. THE MARGINAL SERVICE is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated THE MARGINAL SERVICE?
THE MARGINAL SERVICE was animated by Studio 3Hz and directed by Masayuki Sakoi.
Who sings the opening of THE MARGINAL SERVICE?
The opening, "Quiet explosion", is performed by Mamoru Miyano.
Where can I watch THE MARGINAL SERVICE?
THE MARGINAL SERVICE is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.