Theodor Eberbach
main character
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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
- January 11, 2016 – March 28, 2016
- Season
- Winter 2016
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- LIDENFILMS
- Director
- Tetsuya Watanabe
- Music
- Elements Garden, Evan Call
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
- Also known as
- Muv-Luv Alternative: Schwarzesmarken, muvluv (2016)
- Score across sites
- 6.75/10
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military100%Politics93%Real Robot88%Espionage80%Primarily Female Cast79%Male Protagonist79%War70%Dystopian70%Gore68%Aliens65%
TVFINISHED2016 WINTER6.2 / 10 AniList score
Schwarzes Marken
シュヴァルツェスマーケン• Schwarzesmarken
Synopsis
The year is 1983. The Cold War is in full effect, and humanity is under attack. Strange aliens, given the name "BETA," have descended to Earth and have been destroying all life. Soldiers have been tasked with piloting large combat suits called Tactical Surface Fighters (TSF) to repel the alien invaders, but the front line is slowly being pushed back towards the surviving cities. Schwarzesmarken follows the story of Theodor Eberbach and the other members of the 666th TSF Squadron Schwarzesmarken (Black Marks), a ruthless unit that values a mission's completion over human life. Stationed in East Germany on the Oder-Neisse line and led by war hero Captain Irisdina Bernhard, the unit specializes in counterassault attacks on laser-class BETA. But the 666th Squadron finds itself with more enemies than just the alien forces when optimistic rookie Katia Waldheim joins the squadron, drawing the attention of East Germany's secret police, the Stasi.
Trailer
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Should you watch Schwarzes Marken?
Only if you enjoy action, mecha and psychological, especially stories with military, politics, real robot.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 26% of 8.9K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #87 most popular anime of 2016.
14.6% 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
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Tetsuya Watanabe
- Series composition
- Tatsuto Higuchi
- Music
- Elements Garden
- Music
- Evan Call
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Schwarzes Marken is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse (2012)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“white forces” by fripSide · eps 2-11
Endings (1)
- ED1“Kanashimi ga Jidai o Kakeru” by Nozomi Yamamoto & Minami Tanaka · eps 1-5, 9, 11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Schwarzes Marken FAQ
How many episodes does Schwarzes Marken have?
Schwarzes Marken has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Schwarzes Marken?
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 Schwarzes Marken finished?
Yes. Schwarzes Marken has finished airing — the final episode aired March 28, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of Schwarzes Marken?
Yes — the story continues in Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse (2012).
Where do I start Schwarzes Marken?
Start here: Schwarzes Marken is the first entry, followed by Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse.
Is Schwarzes Marken based on a light novel?
Yes. Schwarzes Marken adapts the light novel.
Who animated Schwarzes Marken?
Schwarzes Marken was animated by LIDENFILMS and directed by Tetsuya Watanabe.
Who sings the opening of Schwarzes Marken?
The opening, "white forces", is performed by fripSide.