“Genetically enhanced humans battle mutated cockroaches on Mars to find cure for deadly Alien Engine Virus.”
Terra Formars
TERRA FORMARS [テラフォーマーズ]
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Synopsis
Genetically enhanced humans battle mutated cockroaches on Mars to find cure for deadly Alien Engine Virus.
During the 21st century, humanity attempted to colonize Mars by sending two species which could endure the harsh environment of the planet to terraform it—algae and cockroaches. However, they did not anticipate the species' remarkable ability to adapt. Now in the 26th century, a lethal disease known as the Alien Engine Virus has arrived on Earth, and the cure is suspected to be found only on Mars. The problem is, Mars in the present is overrun by creatures known as "Terraformars," incredibly powerful and intelligent humanoid cockroaches that mutated from those originally sent to the planet. The Annex I team, consisting of a hundred men and women genetically enhanced with characteristics of powerful organisms from earth, has been sent to Mars on a mission to find the cause of the Alien Engine Virus and to help cure humanity—signalling the start of the crew's fight for survival.
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Derived from 62 sampled reviews
What 62 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.31 · split reception
5.0 pts
Recommenders 8.2 · others 3.1
↑ 1.21
Running avg · Dec 2014 → Aug 2025
- 8 “I personally enjoyed this series despite its compressed 13-episode story and recognize it carries a unique Jojo-like appeal that some will cherish while others will hate. The slow pace, fragmented...”
- 9 “This anime excels with well-developed main and side characters and emotionally weighty death scenes that add real meaning. While the overarching plot isn’t amazing, that’s easily forgiven because...”
- 10 “This first season stands out as unique from beginning to end, masterfully engaging and trapping viewers in its world. Every character possesses amazing personality traits that make them feel...”
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- Format 13 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 5h 12m all episodes
- Aired Sep 2014 – Dec 2014 Fall 2014
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-8726 catalog
Produced by
- Warner Bros. Japan Producer
- SANZIGEN Producer
- Ultra Super Pictures Producer
- MAGES. Producer
- Good Smile Company Producer
- Shueisha Producer
- Animatic Producer
Licensed by
- VIZ Media Licensor