

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.
13
Total episodes
13
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Every season
Single Season
Currently, Shinseikiden Mars has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
You're in luck! Shinseikiden Mars doesn't have a single filler episode: all 13 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 13 episodes of Shinseikiden Mars aired in 2002–2003 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Shinseikiden Mars is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 13 without detours. If you came looking for which Shinseikiden Mars episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
13 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | An Awakening That Came Too Early10/31/2002 | 10/31/2002 | Canon |
| 2 | The Sealed Oracle11/07/2002 | 11/07/2002 | Canon |
| 3 | Fight to the Death in the Snow11/14/2002 | 11/14/2002 | Canon |
| 4 | Run from the Sphinx's Hot Sand11/21/2002 | 11/21/2002 | Canon |
| 5 | Thunder Roars in the Mountains11/28/2002 | 11/28/2002 | Canon |
| 6 | Pursuit!12/05/2002 | 12/05/2002 | Canon |
| 7 | Mars is Cornered12/12/2002 | 12/12/2002 | Canon |
| 8 | Legendary Star God of Heaven01/02/2003 | 01/02/2003 | Canon |
| 9 | From Hell to Hell01/09/2003 | 01/09/2003 | Canon |
| 10 | Tokyo Crisis!01/16/2003 | 01/16/2003 | Canon |
| 11 | Earth's Critical Moment01/23/2003 | 01/23/2003 | Canon |
| 12 | The Great Error of the Red Star01/30/2003 | 01/30/2003 | Canon |
| 13 | Farewell Earth02/06/2003 | 02/06/2003 | Canon |
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Common questions
Shinseikiden Mars has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
In total, Shinseikiden Mars has 13 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
It is recommended to watch Shinseikiden Mars in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Shinseikiden Mars is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Yes, Shinseikiden Mars is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
No, Shinseikiden Mars does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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