Shinseikiden Mars
Japanese title: 神世紀伝マーズ
Alternative titles: Shin Seiki Den Mars, Mars, New Century Legend Mars, Mars the Terminator
Type: TV
Source: Manga
Episodes: 13
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Oct 31, 2002 to Feb 6, 2003
Broadcast: Unknown
Duration: 24 min per ep
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Studios: Plum, Studio Guts
Producers: MediaNet, AT-X, Tsuburaya Productions
Genres: Action, Sci-Fi
Themes: Mecha
Demographics: Shounen

While reporting on a recently formed volcanic island, journalist Iwakura finds a stranded young man with no memories. News of the incident catches the attention of a mysterious person called Rush, who tracks down the amnesiac and explains to him the truth about his identity. The young man is named Mars and, like Rush, he is not originally from Earth. Mars was dispatched with one mission: to command a tremendously powerful robot named Gaia to destroy Earth when it becomes clear that humans are attempting to extend their influence into outer space. As a precaution, Gaia is programmed to self-destruct, taking the planet along with it, in the event that Mars dies.

In light of Mars' amnesia, Rush agrees to give him 10 days to study Earth's history and decide his course of action. Mars must now choose whether to follow through with his duty or fight to save humanity.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Shinseikiden Mars was released on DVD in seven volumes from February 21, 2003, to April 25, 2003.