MARS RED 2021
What is MARS RED?
MARS RED is a 2021 animated television series rated TV‑14 that blends mystery with science‑fiction and fantasy elements. Set in Japan during the year 1923, the story centers on a covert government unit known as Code Zero, created to confront a sudden outbreak of vampiric creatures.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 6, 2021
- Last aired
- Jun 29, 2021
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- YTV
- Genres
- Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
MARS RED is a 2021 animated television series rated TV‑14 that blends mystery with science‑fiction and fantasy elements. Set in Japan during the year 1923, the story centers on a covert government unit known as Code Zero, created to confront a sudden outbreak of vampiric creatures. The outbreak is traced to a mysterious blood source called Ascra, which has unleashed a horde of vampires across the country. Code Zero is composed of a mixture of experienced and inexperienced operatives, most notably the S‑rank vampire Defrott and the rookie agent Kurusu, who together lead the squad’s mission to eradicate the undead threat. The series follows the team as they navigate the perilous streets of 1920s Japan, confronting the supernatural
Should you watch it?
“In 1923 Japan, a specialized government unit hunts a rising population of vampires.”
- unique historical setting
- focused premise
- limited scope
Watch it if you enjoy supernatural action set in historical periods.
The series contains stylized violence and themes related to vampire hunting.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Dawn Apr 6, 2021
- E2 Till Death Do Us Part Apr 13, 2021
- E3 His Dream Apr 20, 2021
- E4 Unknown Song Apr 27, 2021
- E5 Persona Non Grata May 4, 2021
- E6 The Last Blue Sky May 11, 2021
- E7 The Letter May 18, 2021
- E8 Purgatory May 25, 2021
- E9 Suspicion Jun 1, 2021
- E10 A Midsummer Night's Dream Gone By Jun 8, 2021
- E11 Dark Wings Jun 15, 2021
- E12 King of Fools Jun 22, 2021
- E13 Frailty, Thy Name Is... Jun 29, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in 1923 Japan.
What is Code Zero?
Code Zero is a government-spawned kill squad tasked with hunting vampires.
What is the threat in the series?
A mysterious blood source called Ascra has unleashed a horde of vampires.
Who are the key characters mentioned?
The series features an S-rank vampire named Defrott and a rookie named Kurusu.
What is the primary goal of the protagonists?
The unit is dedicated to hunting the undead.