“On all-male planet Terra II, boy Otaru awakens three emotional female androids to defend against invasion.”
Saber Marionette J
セイバーマリオネットJ
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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.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 8 sampled reviews
What 8 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.58 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 0.63
Running avg · Dec 2008 → Feb 2026
- 8 “Man you gotta stick with this until the end. It's a harem definitely for the most part, but even if that's not your thing, the ending is a straight 10/10 and worth waiting for”
- 7 “Imagine yourself being a man (if you aren't) and living in a planet full of other dudes... i mean ... NO REAL WOMAN !!!! This would sond like a gay anime, but it is not !!! Because of this premise...”
- 7 “Saber Marionette J can be described as a Sci-Fi-Harem-Comedy that is basically light-hearted with a bit of action thrown in. The story is about Otaru, three female androids called Marionettes, and...”
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- 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
Produced by
- TV Tokyo Producer
- Bandai Visual Producer
- HAL Film Maker Producer
- Sotsu Producer
Licensed by
- Bandai Entertainment Licensor