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Saber Marionette J 1996

★ 6.8/10 · 11 votes Animation 2 seasons · 50 eps Ended
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What is Saber Marionette J?

Saber Marionette J is a television series that explores the history of human survival on the planet Terra II. The narrative begins three hundred years after an accident involving an interstellar colonization transport ship known as The Mesopotamia.

Type
TV series
Year
1996
Status
Ended
Episodes
50
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Oct 1, 1996
Last aired
Mar 30, 1999
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo
Genres
Animation
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Overview

Saber Marionette J is a television series that explores the history of human survival on the planet Terra II. The narrative begins three hundred years after an accident involving an interstellar colonization transport ship known as The Mesopotamia. Following this disaster, the only survivors left on the planet were six males. The story follows a character named Otaru, who is described as a hard-working individual. During a visit to a run-down facility called the Pioneer Museum, Otaru recalls his childhood and observes a painting of a woman titled In the memory of the human female. A trap door beneath him opens, leading him into a hidden room. Inside, he discovers a hibernation capsule housing a female android, which is referred to as a Marionette. The series is related to another production titled Saber Marionette R. The events depicted in the show focus on the consequences of the colonization accident and the subsequent discovery of this advanced technology by the inhabitants of the world.

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“A man discovers a hidden female android after a crash leaves humanity stranded on a new planet.”

Reasons to watch
  • classic animation style
  • intriguing premise
Keep in mind
  • limited plot context provided

Watch it if you enjoy science fiction stories involving androids and interstellar colonization themes.

The series features themes of human survival and mechanical beings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the setting?

The story takes place on the surface of Terra II following an interstellar transport accident.

Who are the survivors?

The survivors of the accident were six males.

What is a Marionette?

A Marionette is a female android.

How does the protagonist find the android?

Otaru falls through a trap door in a museum into a room containing a hibernation capsule.

Are there related series?

Yes, the series Saber Marionette R is also associated with this title.