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TV Series Finished Fall 1996

Saber Marionette J

セイバーマリオネットJ

Action Adventure Comedy Drama Mecha
★ 7.0AniList score
25Episodes
25 minPer episode
OriginalSource

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.… Read more

Storyline

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.

Characters & Japanese Voice Cast

Lime Lime Main VA: Megumi Hayashibara
Cherry Cherry Main VA: Yuri Shiratori
Bloodberry Bloodberry Main VA: Akiko Hiramatsu
Tiger Tiger Main VA: Urara Takano
Otaru Mamiya Otaru Mamiya Main VA: Yuka Imai
Luchs Luchs Main VA: Yuuko Mizutani
Panther Panther Main VA: Kikuko Inoue
Gelhardt von Faust Gelhardt von Faust Main VA: Hikaru Midorikawa
Mitsurugi Hanagata Mitsurugi Hanagata Supporting VA: Takehito Koyasu
Lorelei Lorelei Supporting VA: Yuri Amano
Baiko Baiko Supporting VA: Maria Kawamura
Tamasaburo Tamasaburo Supporting VA: Urara Takano

Seasons & Related Anime

SequelSaber Marionette J Again OVA · 1997 AlternativeSaber Marionette R OVA · 1995

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Saber Marionette J have?

Saber Marionette J has 25 episodes.

Which studio made Saber Marionette J?

Saber Marionette J is produced by Studio Junio.

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