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Season 1 – Martian Successor Nadesico

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Akito Tenkawa, a young, nerdy orphan, joins the crew of the space battleship Nadesico as a chef but constantly gets dragged into helping its squadron of battle robots defend it against alien invaders.
Martian Successor Nadesico — Season 1

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Jennifer K. Earhart

Yurika Misumaru

Spike Spencer

Akito Tenkawa

Cynthia Martinez

Hikaru Amano

Tatsuo Sato

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 1, 1996 To Go Like a Man Jovian lizards attack the Earth and Nergal Heavy Industries builds its own battleship to take on the invaders. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 8, 1996 Leave the Blue Earth to Me The United Earth military sends Admiral Misumaru's fleet to take control of the Nadesico. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 15, 1996 A Goodbye That Came Too Soon The Nadesico must pass through Earth's lines of defense to get to Mars. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 1996 Longing in Aqua Coloured Space The Nadesico goes to the Satsuki Midori space colony to get new supplies. After an explosion disables the colony, the mission becomes one of survival. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 29, 1996 Ruri's Navigation Logs Prospector wants Yurika to perform funerals for the dead. The task leaves her no time to see Akito. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 5, 1996 Sort of Like a Fateful Decision The Nadesico arrives at Mars and fends off an enemy attack. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 12, 1996 The Song That You Will Sing One Day Yurika and Inez create a broadcast to explain the crew's recent trip to Mars. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 1996 Lukewarm, Heartless Formula The Nadesico returns to Earth only to get caught in the middle of a battle. Akito's fear has returned, making him an easy target for the Jovians. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 26, 1996 Miracle Operation: Kiss? Admiral Munetake sends the Nadesico to save a goodwill ambassador; Megumi uses her free time to get closer to Akito. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 3, 1996 The Dangers of Femininity The crew's goes to Tenician Island to investigate a new type of chulip; Akito meets the perfect woman. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 10, 1996 Finding Yourself in a Routine Plot The Nadesico is given a mission to take out a new Jovian weapon called a Walking Stick. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 17, 1996 Those Unforgettable Days Admiral Munetake wants the ship's memory erased. Ruri and Akito go on a mission to save Omoikane. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 24, 1996 There Is No Single Truth Christmas is near but it won't be a happy holiday for the crew of the Nadesico. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 31, 1996 Let's Go With Hot Blooded Anime The Gekigangar crew watches the latest adventures of their favorite show: Martian Successor Nadesico. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 7, 1997 The Significant Other From a Star Far Away Adm. Munetake thinks that the pilot of the Jovian robot they retrieved may be hiding on the ship. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 14, 1997 The Beginning of Nadesico's War The revelation of the true nature of the Jovians disturbs some of the Nergal employees. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 21, 1997 A Reunion That Came Too Late Yurika drags Akito along on an investigation to find out what the chief engineer has been doing. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 28, 1997 Echoes of Self, Echoes of Water Ruri traces her memories after awaking from a dream. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 4, 1997 You're the Next Captain of the Nadesico Nergal decides to hold a talent contest to determine the next captain of the Nadesico. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 11, 1997 Run Silent, Run Deep The Jovians' new "leap cannon" is capable of teleporting warheads inside of ships. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 18, 1997 The Meadows We Once Ran Across Nadesico is sent on a mission to flank and destroy, but the Y-Unit is malfunctioning. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 25, 1997 Protect the Visitor Minato is targeted for assassination by Yukina Shiratori. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 3, 1997 A Place We Call Home The renegade officers settle back into their old lives. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 10, 1997 Ubiquitous Righteousness Tsukumo arrives on board to act as an ambassador and Yurika organizes a ship-wide Geki-Fest. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 17, 1997 Being Myself, Being Yourself The Nadesico crew teams up with their sister ship the Kakitsubata, to keep control of Mars. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 24, 1997 For the Lady We Will Meet Someday The Jovian fleet is closing in and it's up to the Nadesico to keep the Martian ruins out of enemy hands. Details

Season Info

Director
Tatsuo Sato
Network
SYFY
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Comedy, Drama, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Oct 1, 1996