THE MARGINAL SERVICE 2023
What is THE MARGINAL SERVICE?
The Marginal Service is a 2023 Japanese animated television series produced by Cygames and animated by studio 3Hz. The title is stylized in all caps.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 12, 2023
- Last aired
- Jun 28, 2023
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
The Marginal Service is a 2023 Japanese animated television series produced by Cygames and animated by studio 3Hz. The title is stylized in all caps. The series follows Brian, a former detective who is dismissed from his job. After receiving a mysterious letter, he travels to the address indicated on the envelope and discovers the Marginal Service, a diverse group composed of several fearless men, a woman, and a squirrel. This unconventional team is tasked with tracking and eliminating alien threats. Brian is recruited as the newest member of the crew, joining them in their covert operations against extraterrestrial adversaries. The show blends elements of action, adventure, science fiction, fantasy, and comedy, and is classified for a TV‑14 audience. Its premise centers on the juxtaposition of ordinary investigative work with the fantastical mission of hunting down aliens, providing a mix of humor and suspense as the characters confront otherworldly challenges.
Should you watch it?
“A fired detective joins a bizarre team of misfits tasked with hunting down aliens.”
- unique ensemble cast
- fast-paced premise
- niche humor
- unconventional character dynamics
Watch it if you enjoy eccentric team-based action series with a supernatural twist.
The series features stylized action sequences and eccentric character interactions.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Leather Jacket Is Slippery Apr 12, 2023
- E2 One Step and Riddled With Bullets Apr 19, 2023
- E3 Don't Overeat Caviar Apr 26, 2023
- E4 That Absurd Switch May 3, 2023
- E5 Sexy Santa Lights the Holy Night May 10, 2023
- E6 Boobs for a Marmot, Air Tank for a Shark May 17, 2023
- E7 Making Up Is the Beginning of Another Fight May 24, 2023
- E8 Zombies Prefer Shopping Malls? May 31, 2023
- E9 An Ounce of Energy Drink Is Worth a Pound of Cure Jun 7, 2023
- E10 You're Always Not There When I Want to Hit You Jun 14, 2023
- E11 When You Wish Upon a Star, a Star Shall Have the Guitar and Perfume Jun 21, 2023
- E12 Shitty World Will in Fact Come to an End Jun 28, 2023
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A former detective is recruited into a group called the Marginal Service after receiving a mysterious letter.
Who makes up the team?
The team consists of a group of men, a woman, and a squirrel.
What is the primary mission of the Marginal Service?
The team is tasked with hunting down aliens.
When was the series released?
The series was released in 2023.
What is the main character's name?
The main character is named Brian.