Mars Red is a historical anime, based in the year 1923. It follows the story of how Japan has been disrupted by a mysterious blood source that created a surge in vampirism infections, drawing too m…
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Mars Red
I like this anime for a small handful of reasons. Otherwise it’s just confusing and therefore impossible to like or really even dislike overall.
Mars Red Episode 9 Review
Yep, it is super late and it is my fault. Here’s mine and Irina’s thoughts on Mars Red episode 9.
Mars Red Episode 7 Review
Irina and I discuss the latest happenings on Mars Red which is proving to be an interesting show to discuss. Check out our views on Mars Red Episode…
Mars Red Episode 1 Review
The Spring 2021 anime season is kicking off and that means Irina and I are getting back together for some episode reviews. Mars Red is the first of…
Mars Red Episode 5 Review
Irina and I discuss the latest happenings on Mars Red which is proving to be an interesting show to discuss. Check out our views on Mars Red Episode…
Mars Red – 10
「通り過ぎし、夏の夜の夢」 (Tōrisugishi, Natsu no Yo no Yume) "A Midsummer Night's Dream Gone By" Do vampires dream?
Mars Red – 08
「煉獄」 (Rengoku)"Purgatory" Despair pervades this episode, like smoke rising from the debris.
Mars Red – 12
「道化の王」 (Dōke no Ō)"King of Fools" A rapid descent follows the pinnacle of power.
Mars Red – 12
A story which bore the mien of a full-on tragedy suddenly looks as if it might have other ideas. Read more
Mars Red – 05
There are a lot of different interests tangled up here. And the moral landscape of Mars Red is just as tangled. Read more
Mars Red – 03
「夢枕」 (Yume Makura) "His Dream" It is difficult to start a new life while encountering remnants of one's old life.
Mars Red – 11
Vampires have always been the tragic heroes of Mars Red, but never has their sad plight been more eloquently elucidated than here. Read more
Mars Red – 04
Songs give voice to the human experience. For Suwa, he is only familiar with the sound of silence.
Mars Red – 09
I can't shake the feeling that - as with most good vampire stories - this series is at heart a tragedy. Read more
Mars Red – 11
「黒翼」 (kokuyoku) "Dark Wings" Glenn certainly got his "happily ever after" today.
Mars Red – 07
There's no accounting for taste to be sure, but that doesn't mean we have to like it. Read more
Mars Red – 04
Mars Red isn't getting a lot of attention, but it certainly has mine. Read more
Mars Red – 09
「疑念」 (Ginen) "Suspicion" Glenn is the grand puppet master behind the stage set by Nakajima.
Mars Red – 02
「死が二人を分かつまで」 (Shi ga Futari o Wakatsu Made) "Till Death Do Us Part" Tragic love ran throughout this episode like the red thread of fate.
Mars Red – 01
「陽のあたる場所」 (Hi no Ataru Basho) "Dawn" No vampiric sparkling in the sunshine here.
Mars Red – 05
「ペルソナ・ノン・グラータ」 (Perusona Non Gurāta) "Persona Non Grata" Methinks something rotten is in the state of vampire-ridden Japan.
Mars Red – 03
The idea of heroes and villains in Mars Red is not a simple one, and humanity may be a concept that lends itself to more than one definition.…
Mars Red – 07
「手紙」 (Tegami) "The Letter" Misaki flits in and out of the series like the apparition that she is to Maeda.
Mars Red – 06
「さいごの青空」 (Saigo no Aozora)"The Last Blue Sky" No longer human?
Mars Red – 06
This is a series that understands and respects the traditions of vampire mythology but manages to put a truly original spin on them. Read more
Mars Red – 10
On some level, I think it's shows like Mars Red that give me the most joy of all as an anime fan. Read more
MARS RED – Episode 1
A quiet, not-quite pretentious historical horror drama that is extremely My Brand.
First Look: MARS RED
It’s 1923, and Major Yoshinobu Maeda has been sent to Tokyo after reports of an actress being severely injured on stage. The wounds were near-fatal, yet she had…
Mars Red – 13 (END)
「弱きもの、汝の名は」 (Yowaki Mono, Nanji no Na wa)"Frailty, Thy Name Is..." Mars Red begins and ends with Misaki.
First Impressions – Mars Red
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Second Impressions – Mars Red
This series may be my top pick this season in terms of the acting. Read more
Mars Red: Edge of The Nightmare Review
Mars red is a sound theatre originally written by Bun-O Fujisawa. It got adapted in an anime and was released on April 6 this year as part of…
Mars Red – 13 (End) and Series Review
Mars Red was a great series and its finale was an abject masterpiece, and it doesn't really matter who believes that and who doesn't. Read more
First Impressions – Mars Red (2021)
Mars Red is a newly released adaptation of the 2019 manga of the same name and is brought to life by the Signal.MD studio. New episodes are formally…
MARS RED #01 — Vampire Recitations
Stop making vampires boring. And another early webcast. Broadcast also starts on April 5th. If I procrastinate enough, maybe everything will have an early webcast before I…
Mars Red Episode 10 – Hope
Check out our full review on Irina’s blog. Hello all, hi Karandi. I read on Twitter that you were a little too sick to post over the weekend,…
Mars Red Episode 10 – Hope
Mars Red continues to be a very intriguing entry in a very strong season of anime. Come see what Karandi and I thought of the second episode.
Mars Red: Some Real History
Do you ever feel like you have too many interests? That’s how I feel about myself sometimes. There are just too many things that I like studying and…
MARS RED: Edge of the Nightmare Game Review
MARS RED is a multimedia collaboration between Bun-O Fujisawa and mobile game publisher, Favary Inc. and entertainment company D-Techno. First conceived as a Japanese stage reading play in 2015,…
Mars Red Episode 7 Review — 100 Word Anime
I just finished up writing my To Your Eternity post and I figured why not start the outline for Mars Red as well to help out Karandi a…
Mars Red Episode 9 Review — 100 Word Anime
Yep, it is super late and it is my fault. Here’s mine and … The post Mars Red Episode 9 Review — 100 Word Anime appeared first on…
Mars Red Episode 1 Review — 100 Word Anime
Mars Red had one of the more unusual anime premiers I’ve seen in recent years. In some ways it reminded me of Gankutsuou. Please see our full review…
Mars Red Episode 5 Review — 100 Word Anime
Mars Red is shaping up to be quite a unique experience. And it seems like things are about to get REAL! Irina and I discuss the latest happenings…
Mars Red Episode 3 Review — 100 Word Anime
Karandi and I discuss episode 3 of Mars Red. One of the most unusual anime of the season!
Mars Red Episode 6 – Noble Sacrifice
I am really enjoying Mars Red so far. To catch up with mine and Irina’s thoughts on the show check out the full post on Irina’s blog. I’m…
Mars Red Episode 6 – Noble Sacrifice
Mars Red continues to be a very intriguing entry in a very strong season of anime. Come see what Karandi and I thought of the second episode.
Spring 2021 First Impressions – Mars Red
Streaming: Funimation Episodes: 13 Source: Stage Production Story Summary: Major Maeda returns to Tokyo after several months and is assigned to the task of interpreting whether a captured…
Mars Red Episode 2 – The Boys
This week Irina and I are covering ep 2 of Mars Red over at Irina’s place so be sure to check it out. We are back with the…
Mars Red Episode 2 – The Boys
Mars Red continues to be a very intriguing entry in a very strong season of anime. Come see what Karandi and I thought of the second episode.