Mars Red

When Aoi Shirase receives devastating news about her beloved brother's death in military service, only her childhood friend Shuutarou Kurusu remains by her side as her pillar of support. Their bond, forged through years of shared memories, becomes even more precious when Shuutarou receives his own military assignment as an escort for classified cargo. As they face the uncertainty of separation, Aoi can only ask that he promise to return safely. Years later, Aoi has built a new life as an investigative reporter in Tokyo, though she remains haunted by the losses of her past. Her work leads her down unexpected paths as she investigates mysterious incidents involving unexplained phenomena in the city. Meanwhile, whispers of a covert military unit operating in the shadows reach her ears—a specialized force tasked with handling threats that defy conventional understanding. As Aoi delves deeper into her investigations, she finds herself drawn into a world where the lines between human and monster blur, and where the past she thought she'd left behind may not be as distant as she believed. In a city where danger lurks beneath the surface of everyday life, she must confront questions about identity, loyalty, and the true nature of the threats facing Tokyo's citizens.