Martian Successor Nadesico 1996
What is Martian Successor Nadesico?
The High Mobile Battleship Nadesico is a formidable fighting machine. It is the most significant defense against a threat to Earth.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 1, 1996
- Last aired
- Mar 24, 1997
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 26 episodes and an average 22-minute runtime.
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The High Mobile Battleship Nadesico is a formidable fighting machine. It is the most significant defense against a threat to Earth. Due to a shortage of trained soldiers, the crew of the Nadesico consists of an unorthodox group. This crew includes individuals who are described as geeks and misfits. They are the largest contingent of such individuals ever sent into space.
Should you watch it?
“A ragtag crew aboard a giant battleship must stop Earth's annihilation.”
- Humorous take on space warfare
- Blend of sci‑fi action and character-driven comedy
- Distinctive animation style
- Tonal shifts between comedy and serious drama may feel uneven
- The eclectic crew dynamics might not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy a comedic sci‑fi series about misfit heroes defending Earth.
The show mixes lighthearted humor with dramatic stakes, suitable for older teens and adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 To Go Like a Man Oct 1, 1996
- E2 Leave the Blue Earth to Me Oct 8, 1996
- E3 A Goodbye That Came Too Soon Oct 15, 1996
- E4 Charmed by Aqua Space Oct 22, 1996
- E5 Ruri's Navigation Logs Oct 29, 1996
- E6 Sort of Like a Fateful Decision Nov 5, 1996
- E7 The Song That You'll One Day Sing Nov 12, 1996
- E8 The Lukewarm "Cold Equation" Nov 19, 1996
- E9 The Miracle Operation of the Kiss Nov 26, 1996
- E10 The Dangers of Femininity Dec 3, 1996
- E11 Finding Yourself in a Routine Plot Dec 10, 1996
- E12 Those Unforgettable Days Dec 17, 1996
- E13 There Is No Single Truth Dec 24, 1996
- E14 Let's Go with Hot-Blooded Anime Dec 31, 1996
- E15 The Significant Other From A Star Far Away Jan 7, 1997
- E16 The Beginning of Nadesico's War Jan 14, 1997
- E17 A Reunion That Came Too Late Jan 21, 1997
- E18 Echoes of Self, Echoes of Water Jan 28, 1997
- E19 You're the Next Captain of the Nadesico Feb 4, 1997
- E20 Run Silent, Run Deep Feb 11, 1997
- E21 The Meadows We Once Ran Across Feb 18, 1997
- E22 Protect the Visitor? Feb 25, 1997
- E23 A Place We Call Home Mar 3, 1997
- E24 Ubiquitous Righteousness Mar 10, 1997
- E25 Being Myself, Being Yourself Mar 17, 1997
- E26 For the Lady We Will Meet Someday Mar 24, 1997
Frequently asked questions
What genre does Martian Successor Nadesico belong to?
It combines animation, comedy, sci‑fi & fantasy, and drama.
When did the series first air?
The series premiered in 1996 and ran through 1997.
How many episodes or seasons are there?
It was released as a single TV series spanning 1996‑1997.
What is the basic premise of the show?
Earth faces total annihilation, and only the high‑mobile battleship Nadesico, crewed by geeks and misfits, stands in its way.
Which studio created the series?
The series was created by the animation studio Xebec.