Mai Shibamura
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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
- February 6, 2003 – April 24, 2003
- Season
- Winter 2003
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Katsushi Sakurabi
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School79%Military79%Real Robot70%Aliens60%Tsundere60%War50%
TVFINISHED2003 WINTER6.2 / 10 AniList score
Gunparade March
ガンパレード・マーチ -新たなる行軍歌-• Gunparade March: Arata Naru Kougunka
Synopsis
It began in 1945, at the end of the Pacific War. Alien invaders filled the earth's Skies, and mankind was forced to confront an unprecedented threat. For the first time in human history, people of all cultures came together under one banner. This war has now been raging for over fifty years. Countless lives have been lost, and the Japanese military is now forced to rely on young people such as Atsushi Hayami and his high school class, also known as Unit 5121. This new generation fearlessly struggles on with the aid of the HWT humanoid combat machines and the devastating PBE bomb. (Source: Media Blasters)
Should you watch Gunparade March?
Gunparade March has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100 — 30% of 985 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #56 highest-rated anime of 2003, and #54 most popular anime of 2003, and #10 highest-rated anime of Winter 2003 on AniList.
Of the 1.9K AniList users who started it, 7.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.5K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Mecha, Romance — especially school, military, real robot, aliens.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Katsushi Sakurabi
- Series composition
- Fumihiko Takayama
- Character design
- Yasuhiro Irie
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Gunparade Orchestra
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Gunparade March FAQ
How many episodes does Gunparade March have?
Gunparade March has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Gunparade March?
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 Gunparade March finished?
Yes. Gunparade March has finished airing — the final episode aired April 24, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of Gunparade March?
No sequel is listed for Gunparade March as of October 2026.
Is Gunparade March based on a video game?
Yes. Gunparade March adapts the video game.
Who animated Gunparade March?
Gunparade March was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Katsushi Sakurabi.