Kidou Senkan Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness
English title: Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness
Japanese title: 機動戦艦ナデシコ The prince of darkness
Alternative titles: Nadesico Movie
Type: Movie
Source: Original
Episodes: 1
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Aug 1, 1998
Duration: 1 hr 19 min
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Studios: Xebec
Producers: TV Tokyo, Kadokawa Shoten, Toei Video, Movic, Sega, ING, King Records, Audio Tanaka
Licensors: ADV Films, Nozomi Entertainment
Genres: Action, Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi
Themes: Mecha, Psychological, Space

Two years have passed since the end of the "Martian Successor Nadesico." Akito and Yurika have disappeared. The Jovians and the Earthlings have joined forces and Ruri is now captain of Nadesico B. As the popularity of Boson Jumping grows, a vast transportation network has been developed. Dubbed the Hisago Plan, this network of Chulip portals holds the answers to the mysteries behind Bose particles and their power. If those secrets should fall into the wrong hands, it could mean big trouble. And big trouble there is. A Martian splinter group has launched an offensive, leaving the United Forces befuddled and desperate. So much so, in fact, that the former crew of the Nadesico is called back to active duty for a special unsanctioned mission-to save us all. Does this menagerie of misfits have what it takes? Who will win the race for the Boson technology? And what the heck happened to Akito and Yurika?

The series won the 1998 Animage's Anime Grand Prix Award. It also won the 1999 Seiun Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.