
Otaru Mamiya
main character



In the distant future, since the Earth has become overpopulated, efforts to find and colonize on other planets have begun. However, one of the ships, the "Mesopotamia" malfunctions and all but 6 of its inhabitants are all killed. the remaining 6 manage to escape to a nearby planet named "Terra ll ", which is similar to Earth in many respects. However, all of them are male. Therefore, as to not let their efforts go to waste, they begin to set up 6 countries and to reproduce through cloning and genetic engineering. however, there are still no women, and to make up for it, thy create lifelike advanced female androids called "Marionettes" which do everyday chores and work. However, they are all emotionless machines. But one day, a ordinary boy named Otaru finds and awakens 3 special battle type Marionettes that have emotions due to a "Maiden Circuit" within them. It's up to him then to teach them and allow their emotions to grow, and when a nearby country threatens with world domination, it's up to to Otaru and his "human" Marionettes to protect their country.
Saber Marionette J has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 40% of 2,156 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #15 highest-rated anime of 1996, and #12 most popular anime of 1996 on AniList.
Of the 4.2K AniList users who started it, 6.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 3.2K have finished it.
At about 10 h 25 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially female protagonist, clone, slapstick, martial arts.
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25 episodes are listed.
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Saber Marionette J has 25 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 10 h 25 min in total.
About 10 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Yes. Saber Marionette J has finished airing — the final episode aired March 25, 1997.
Yes — the story continues in Saber Marionette J Again (1997).
Start here: Saber Marionette J is the first entry, followed by Saber Marionette J Again.
No. Saber Marionette J is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Saber Marionette J was animated by Studio Junio and directed by Masami Shimoda.
The opening, "Successful Mission", is performed by an uncredited artist.