Gen Tokishima
main character
OVA
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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 28 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 52 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 8, 1994 – February 24, 1995
- Season
- Summer 1994
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Tokyo Movie Shinsha
- Director
- Susumu Nishizawa
- Original creator
- Yuuichi Hasegawa
- Music
- Masahiro Kawasaki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 52/100
Estimated watch time
1h 52m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist79%Aliens60%Space60%Ships20%
overview details
Synopsis
While looking for the legendary Mapman, the last surviving member of the Nomad Star tribe, Lipumira finds him in Tokyo. His name is Tokishima Gen and he is the only one who can retrieve one part of the star map hidden within the Earth. After retrieving the piece, Gen must make a decision to either follow Lipumira in her foolhardy search to find the remaining pieces of the star map or rather stay on Earth. He decides to leave Earth, only to find out that his girlfriend has beaten him to the spaceship since she wants to come along as well. Unfortunately, as Gen learns the secret of the star map, Lipumira's sisters appear, planning to stop her at any cost. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch MAPS?
MAPS has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 52/100 — 14% of 281 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 570 AniList users who started it, 10.2% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 411 have finished it.
At about 1 h 52 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi — especially female protagonist, aliens, space.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
4 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yuuichi Hasegawa
- Director
- Susumu Nishizawa
- Character design
- Masahiko Ookura
- Music
- Masahiro Kawasaki
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: MAPS: Densetsu no Samayoeru Seijin-tachi
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MAPS FAQ
How many episodes does MAPS have?
MAPS has 4 episodes of about 28 minutes each, roughly 1 h 52 min in total.
Is MAPS finished?
Yes. MAPS has finished airing — the final episode aired February 24, 1995.
Is there a season 2 of MAPS?
No sequel is listed for MAPS as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is MAPS based on a manga?
Yes. MAPS adapts the manga by Yuuichi Hasegawa.
Who animated MAPS?
MAPS was animated by Tokyo Movie Shinsha and directed by Susumu Nishizawa.