Mars
main character
TV
5.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 31, 2002 – February 6, 2003
- Season
- Fall 2002
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Plum
- Director
- Yoshitaka Fujimoto
- Original creator
- Mitsuteru Yokoyama
- Music
- Hiroshi Motokura
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Aliens79%Military79%Shounen60%Robots60%Male Protagonist60%Primarily Male Cast20%
overview details
Synopsis
Mars is discovered on a forming volcano island, Heisei; a man with no memory. In reality, Mars is from outer space, and is supposed to gather information to decide whether Earth should be destroyed or not. Along with the giant robot Gaia, and his mysterious images of a woman urging him not to destroy the world, Mars decides to fight for Earth rather than destroy it, even if it means fighting his own kind. But if Mars is killed, Gaia will explode, destroying Earth along with it. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Shin Seiki Den Mars?
Shin Seiki Den Mars has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 53/100 — 36% of 177 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #68 highest-rated anime of 2002, and #66 most popular anime of 2002, and #25 highest-rated anime of Fall 2002 on AniList.
Of the 449 AniList users who started it, 9.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 248 have finished it.
At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Mecha, Sci-Fi — especially aliens, military, shounen, robots.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mitsuteru Yokoyama
- Director
- Yoshitaka Fujimoto
- Series composition
- Keisuke Fujikawa
- Music
- Hiroshi Motokura
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Mars
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Shin Seiki Den Mars FAQ
How many episodes does Shin Seiki Den Mars have?
Shin Seiki Den Mars has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Shin Seiki Den Mars?
About 5 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Shin Seiki Den Mars finished?
Yes. Shin Seiki Den Mars has finished airing — the final episode aired February 6, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of Shin Seiki Den Mars?
No sequel is listed for Shin Seiki Den Mars as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Shin Seiki Den Mars based on a manga?
Yes. Shin Seiki Den Mars adapts the manga by Mitsuteru Yokoyama.
Who animated Shin Seiki Den Mars?
Shin Seiki Den Mars was animated by Plum and Studio Guts and directed by Yoshitaka Fujimoto.
Who sings the opening of Shin Seiki Den Mars?
The opening, "Hanazono Kinema", is performed by an uncredited artist.