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Saber Marionette J

“On all-male planet Terra II, boy Otaru awakens three emotional female androids to defend against invasion.”

Saber Marionette J

7.34
2,892 rank · 36,803 viewers · 229 favorites
Adventure Comedy Drama Romance Sci-Fi Harem Mecha
25 episodes · 25 min per ep min · Fall 1996 · Studio Junio · PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Synopsis

On all-male planet Terra II, boy Otaru awakens three emotional female androids to defend against invasion.

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 they 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.

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7.6 /10

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median 7.5 mode 7 σ 1.58
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A Tv Production · Fall 1996

Studio Junio.
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TV Tokyo · Bandai Visual

  • Format 25 × 25′ eps × min
  • Total runtime 10h 25m all episodes
  • Aired Oct 1996 – Mar 1997 Fall 1996
  • Source Tv media type
  • Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
  • Ref. BS-0539 catalog

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