The Mars Daybreak: An Unmissable Anime Experience

The Mars Daybreak - The Mars Daybreak

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

game

■ Broadcast period

April 1, 2004 - September 23, 2004 TV Tokyo April 1, 2004 - September 23, 2004 (Episodes 1-26) Every Thursday 18:30-19:00

■Broadcasting station

TV Tokyo affiliates

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 26

■Original Story

・Original story/"Gorgeous Dance Festival" (Sony Computer Entertainment)

■ Director

Kunihiro Mori

■ Production

Produced by TV Tokyo, Dentsu, Bones

■Works

©2004 SCEI/KenRan Project, TV Tokyo

■ Story

Sending our way of life from the ocean!
Mars is covered in ice and ocean. People have built "city ships" as habitats, which are also gigantic submarines capable of slow movement.
Additionally, water on Mars is an important source of energy, making it a water resource base for the Earth government.
After that, a galactic war broke out, drawing Earth into it. The Martian economy had once flourished due to the demand for the war, but after the war ended, the post-war chaos and the oppression of the Earth government caused an unprecedented depression.

People's discontent grows, and rebels rise up all over the country. The independence movement begins in earnest. The number of pirates attacking military facilities and other targets also increases.
The Earth government formed a Mars military force and began to suppress independence activists and pirates.

※Quoted from the BONES official website

■Explanation

A sci-fi robot action adventure set on Mars, a blue planet covered in ice and ocean!

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Cast

・Glam River/Tomokazu Seki・Beth/Houko Kuwashima・Ariane Yagami/Jin Yamanoi・Achilles Polandwood/Takumi Yamazaki・Elizabeth Liati/Miyuki Ichijo・Kato Takigawa/Daisuke Sakaguchi・Astrada/Fumiko Orikasa・Poipoider/Hiroshi Ienaka・Grandpa/Satoshi Nakajima・Clara de Silene/Makoto Hyodo・Chrysalis Milch/Kiyoyuki Yanada・Enola Taft/Akino Murata・Megumi Higashihara/Yui Horie・MAKI/Masara Takashima・Dolittle/Takashi Nagatsuji・Rosetta/Kazusa Murai・Cubernes/Keiji Fujiwara・Rich/Toru Inada・Sara Shesha/Akiko Yajima

■ Main staff

・Original story/"Gorgeous Dance Festival" (Sony Computer Entertainment)
・Director／Kunihiro Mori ・Chief writer／Miya Asakawa ・Character design, animation director／Koji Osaka ・Mechanic design／Michiaki Sato ・R&B design／Yoshinori Sayama ・Art director／Atsushi Morikawa ・Color design／Reiko Iwasawa ・3D director／Shinji Nasu (T2 Studio)
・Director of Photography: Toshiya Kimura (T2 Studio)
Special effects director: Shiho Takeuchi, Yasushi Muraki Mecha animation director: Kenji Mizuhata Editing: Shigeyuki Yamamori (J Film)
・Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka (Rakuonsha)
Music: Kaoru Wada Music Producer: Masao Fukuda Music Production: Victor Entertainment Animation Producer: Kotaro Nakayama Associate Producers: Eitaro Nagano, Ken Matsumoto, Hisanori Kunizaki Production Cooperation: KenRan Project
Producers: Takeshi Sasamura, Taihei Yamanishi, Masahiko Minami Production: TV Tokyo, Dentsu, Bones

■ Main Characters

Gram works various part-time jobs, such as river cook apprentice, animal husbandry, and construction sites. His main concern is earning money for today's meal and entertainment, so he has no interest in what is going on in the world. One day, he easily pilots a RB (Round Buckler) that suddenly appears, and his ability is recognized and he becomes a crew member of the "Ship of Dawn."
- Beth Morna Lauren (aka Beth)
Gram's childhood friend. At the age of 15, he was adopted by the wealthy Mr. Lauren on Earth and lived on Earth. He hates the poor life on Mars. He is strong-willed and ambitious, and currently serves in the Solar System General Army's Mars Army. He is in charge of operating the RB.
・Elizabeth Liati The highly trusted captain of the "Ship of Dawn". She is said to be perfect in terms of her command skills, piloting skills, and courage. She acts as a motherly figure to the crew.
Yagami Arian is the pilot of the RB "Shiyokugo" of the "Ship of Dawn". He has a cool personality, but his battles are elegant and showy. Many admire his ability to destroy enemies one after another. He respects Gram as someone with the same qualities.
・Koto Takigawa (aka Shou)
His dream is to become an RB pilot. His desire is so strong that he has RB posters filling up his room. He is hostile towards Gram, who easily gets on board with an RB. With his boyish competitive spirit, he often gets into arguments with Gram, but he doesn't take him seriously.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Attack! Ship at Dawn (2004/04/01)
Episode 2: Fierce Attack! Round Buckler (2004/04/08)
Episode 3: Shou's long-awaited sortie! (2004/04/15)
Episode 4: Contact! Gram, Beth and the Submarine (2004/04/22)
Episode 5: Anna's Struggle! Our Dream Fleet (2004/04/29)
Episode 6: A Revolution of Glory and Passion! (2004/05/06)
Episode 7: Friend or foe?! Mercenary pirates (2004/05/13)
Episode 8: Gorgeous! A luxurious ball (2004/05/20)
Episode 9: Surprise! A bathhouse full of swimsuits (2004/05/27)
Episode 10: Tourism! The Romance of Native Mars Immigrants (2004/06/03)
Episode 11: Break Through! Earth Force Encirclement (2004/06/10)
Episode 12: Mysterious! Ghost Ship Drifting Zone (2004/06/17)
Episode 13: Fearless! The Bride of the Undersea (2004/06/24)
・Episode 14: The Great Escape! At the End of Love and Passion (2004/07/01)
Episode 15: Enemy Below! Dive Deep and Quietly (2004/07/08)
・Episode 16: Infiltration! Museum City Ship, Castle of Wisdom (2004/07/15)
Episode 17: Rebellion! The Strongest Pirate in the Universe (2004/07/22)
・Episode 18: The Captain Proposes to Me!? The Man Called Doctor (2004/07/29)
Episode 19: Fly, Hope! Beyond That Gate (2004/08/05)
Episode 20: Showdown! Gram and Beth (2004/08/12)
Episode 21: Farewell, my friend! A man's dream is eternal (2004/08/19)
Episode 22: Discovery! The sacred land of the legendary Olympus treasures (2004/08/26)
Episode 23: The Stone of God! An Unprecedented Battle (2004/09/02)
Episode 24: Earth Forces Attack! Ship Incursion at Dawn (September 9, 2004)
Episode 25: Run Gram! Save your imprisoned friends!! (2004/09/16)
Episode 26: Dawn of Mars! Mars Daybreak (2004/09/23)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Take★Back
Lyrics: Kosuke Shimizu Composition: Kosuke Shimizu Arrangement: Seiji Muto & G★B Shelter Song: G★B Shelter

・ED1
・Aoitabibito・Lyrics by Masatoshi Murashita・Music by Masatoshi Murashita・Arrangement by Ryosuke Nakanishi・Singer by Takaji Tsumabuki

The Mars Daybreak - Review of The Mars Daybreak

"The Mars Daybreak" is a TV anime series that aired in 2004 and is based on the Sony Computer Entertainment game "The Mars Daybreak." The story is set on Mars, a planet covered in ice and ocean, and tells an exciting story that combines adventure, science fiction, and robot action. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as the points that we recommend to viewers.

Story and setting

The setting of "The Mars Daybreak" is Mars, a planet covered in ice and ocean. The people of Mars live in "city ships," which are gigantic submarines that can also move at slow speeds. Water on Mars is an important source of energy and is a vital resource for the Earth government. However, a galactic-level war breaks out, involving Earth, and the Martian economy, which once developed due to the demand for war products, falls into a major recession after the war ends due to the post-war chaos and oppression of the Earth government. Under these circumstances, people's discontent grows, rebels and pirates become active, and the Earth government forms a Mars military to suppress them.

In this setting, the protagonist Gram River makes a living by working various part-time jobs. One day, he effortlessly pilots a RB (Round Buckler) that suddenly appears, and his ability is recognized and he becomes a crew member of the "Ship of Dawn." Gram's childhood friend, Bestemona Lauren (nicknamed Beth), was adopted by a wealthy man on Earth and is currently a member of the Solar System General Army's Mars Division. She hates her impoverished life on Mars, and is strong-willed and ambitious.

The story centers on Gram and Beth, and depicts the Mars independence movement, the fight against pirates, and the growth and relationships of each character. The spectacular scenery of Mars and RB's battle scenes are visually very attractive and have the power to draw viewers in. In addition, each episode develops a different theme and subplot, and there is a consistent storyline throughout.

character

The characters in "The Mars Daybreak" are all unique and charming. The protagonist, Gram River, is free-spirited and uninterested in the world, but he has outstanding RB piloting skills and grows as the story progresses. Beth Morna Lauren (Beth) is Gram's childhood friend, but her perspective has broadened after experiencing life on Earth, and she has a strong will to change the current situation on Mars.

Elizabeth Liati is the trusted captain of the "Ship of Dawn" and is said to have perfect command, piloting and courage. She is like a mother to the crew and plays a central role in the story. Yagami Arian has a cool personality but is a flashy and elegant pilot in battle, and recognizes Gram's abilities. Ko-Kato Takigawa (Sho) is a boy who dreams of becoming an RB pilot and is hostile towards Gram, but his strong will adds color to the story.

The stories of these characters' interpersonal relationships and growth deeply move viewers. In addition, each character's background and feelings are carefully depicted, allowing viewers to empathize with them as they enjoy the story.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of "The Mars Daybreak" feature high-quality animation produced by Bones. The icy and oceanic landscapes of Mars, the RB battle scenes, and the characters' expressions and movements are all carefully drawn in detail. In particular, the RB designs and battle scenes are very realistic and have a strong visual impact. In addition, the skills of art director Atsushi Morikawa and character designer Koji Osaka shine, and the visual beauty enhances the entire work.

In terms of music, the soundtrack by Wada Kaoru adds to the atmosphere of the story. The opening theme "Take★Back" is impressive with the powerful vocals of G★B Shelter and lyrics and composition by Shimizu Kosuke, inspiring the viewers. The ending theme "Aoitabibito" is written and composed by Murashita Masatoshi and sung by Tsumabuki Takaji, gently concluding the story. These musical pieces effectively express the development of the story and the feelings of the characters.

Recommended points

"The Mars Daybreak" is highly recommended for viewers who like science fiction and robot action. The adventure and battle scenes that take place on the spectacular setting of Mars are visually stunning and have the power to draw viewers in. In addition, the growth of each character and the depiction of their relationships are carefully done, allowing viewers to empathize with them while enjoying the story.

In addition, the film also deals with social themes, with storylines that reflect real-world issues such as the oppression of the Earth government and the Mars independence movement. These themes encourage viewers to think deeply and allow them to enjoy the story more deeply.

The visual and musical quality is also high, making this a work that satisfies both visually and aurally. In particular, the high-quality animation produced by Bones, the soundtrack by Kaoru Wada, and the strength and gentleness of the opening and ending themes are sure to capture the hearts of viewers.

Overall, "The Mars Daybreak" is highly recommended for viewers who enjoy science fiction, robot action, and deep human drama. With its spectacular Mars scenery, RB battle scenes, and the growth and relationships of its unique characters, this work will provide viewers with a lot of excitement and emotion.