“8-year-old Mao and friends defend Japan from cute aliens using transformation badges with no powers.”
Ground Defense Force! Mao-chan
陸上防衛隊まおちゃん
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Synopsis
8-year-old Mao and friends defend Japan from cute aliens using transformation badges with no powers.
Mao Onigawara is a happy 8-year-old grade-schooler and the granddaughter of Chief of Staff of Ground Defense Force. Equipped with her cloverleaf-shaped badge which enables her to transform (but gives her no special power whatsoever), Mao and her best friends (granddaughters of Chief of Staff of Air and Marine Defense Force, respectively) will defend Japan against the invasion from "cute aliens," who are way too cute to be dealt with by regular armed forces. (Source: ANN)
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Running avg · Jun 2014 → Jan 2019
- 10 “Ground Defense Force Mao-chan delivers a fresh mahou shoujo concept with surprisingly cute alien antagonists, drool-worthy artwork, and well-arranged sound design including constant piano...”
- 9 “This 2002 comedy series delivers surprisingly unpredictable humor with unique, charming characters that appeal to both kids and adults despite its initially childish appearance. While the cute...”
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A Tv Production · Summer 2002
Xebec.- Format 26 × 12′ eps × min
- Total runtime 5h 12m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2002 – Dec 2002 Summer 2002
- Source Tv media type
- Rated G All Ages
- Ref. BS-0886 catalog
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- Geneon Entertainment USA Licensor