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Name: Saber Marionette J
Genre: Anime
Released: 1996-10-01
Cast: Kikuko InoueYuko MizutaniYuri ShiratoriTakehito KoyasuAkiko Hiramatsu

Unrated
1996
1 Season
7.4 (363)

Saber Marionette J is a Japanese sci-fi anime television series that aired from 1996 to 1997 on TV Tokyo. The anime was produced by Tsukasa Kotobuki and Hiroshi Negishi, and written by Satoru Akahori. The show is set in the futuristic world of Terra II, a planet where women are extinct and men survive by creating sentient marionettes for companionship and labor.

The story of Saber Marionette J begins with a boy named Otaru Mamiya, who lives in the city of Japoness with his marionette Lime. One day, he discovers three advanced marionettes who have the ability to think and act freely. These marionettes - Cherry, Bloodberry, and Hanagata - are known as "saber marionettes" and have been designed to protect the city from dangerous creatures known as "Jellyfish".

With the help of the saber marionettes, Otaru sets out to uncover the mystery surrounding their creation and the secrets of the infamous "Loston Vase", a legendary artifact that is said to have the power to resurrect the women who once inhabited Terra II.

The show explores themes of love, companionship, and the power of technology. Throughout the series, the characters struggle to come to terms with their own emotions and their relationships with their marionettes, who are not programmed to experience feelings like humans do. The saber marionettes, in particular, must confront the fact that they were created for a specific purpose and must learn to live outside of their original design.

The series features a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique personality and backstory. Otaru is kind-hearted and strives to protect those he cares about, while the saber marionettes bring a different perspective to the show as they try to navigate their newfound freedom.

The voice acting in Saber Marionette J is top-notch, with Kikuko Inoue, Yuko Mizutani, Yuri Shiratori, Takehito Koyasu, Akiko Hiramatsu, and Megumi Hayashibara lending their talents to bring the characters to life. The soundtrack is also a standout feature of the show, with catchy opening and ending themes that perfectly capture the energy of the series.

The animation in Saber Marionette J is well-done, with fluid movements and detailed character designs that bring the futuristic world of Terra II to life. The action scenes are particularly impressive, with the saber marionettes showcasing their impressive combat skills to take down the Jellyfish.

Overall, Saber Marionette J is a fun and engaging anime that is sure to appeal to fans of sci-fi and action. Its unique premise and memorable characters make it a must-watch for any anime fan looking for something new and different.

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Seasons

22. Soaring Emotion

March 4, 1997

Faust unveils his latest creation of a marionette amongst all marionettes: Leopard.

21. La Gran Fiesta de Barbacoa de Oscuridad y Luz

February 25, 1997

Otaru, sus Marionettes y su complejo de apartamentos se alistan para disfrutar de una parrillada.

21. The Big Barbecue Party of Darkness and Light

February 5, 1997

Otaru, his marionettes, and his apartment complex all set out to have a barbecue.

20. Love Unending, Hearts Distant

February 18, 1997

Lime, horrified by Tiger's death, no longer wants to feel and has her maiden circuit removed.

19. Tiger: To the End of Love, and Beyond!!

February 11, 1997

With no living ruler of Japoness, Bloodberry makes a suggestion that Otaru should be the next Emperor.

18. Castle, Transform!! Rise, Japonessger!

February 4, 1997

Gartlant's Sabelberg looms over Japoness. While Japoness is scrambling, Faust's marionette's come and attack as well.

17. Gentleness, Heartbreak, and Femininity

January 28, 1997

Faust gives his Saber Dolls one more chance before abandoning them forever.

16. Â¿Qué Es Un "Ser Viviente"?

January 21, 1997

Lime adopta una ardilla mientras entrena en el bosque y comienza a entender el concepto de la vida y la muerte.

16. What's a "Living Thing"?

January 21, 1996

Lime adopts a squirrel while working out in the forest and begins to understand the concept of life and death.

15. Revival of the Females!? The Mystery of Lorelei

January 14, 1997

Shogun Ieyasu summons Otaru and his marionettes to the museum to explain more about the maiden circuits.

14. Welcome the New Year! The Otaru Cup Marionette Contest

January 7, 1997

Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry constantly fighting for Otaru's affection, enter a marionette contest to decide who is worthy of Otaru's affection. Faust's marionettes also enter the contest to try to persuade Otaru to join Gartlant.

13. Otaru's Big Debut! Time for You to Shine

December 24, 1996

News of Otaru's success prompts Japoness to give him and his marionettes a proper welcome home festival.

12. My First Kiss Tasted Like Plasma

December 17, 1996

After crippling Gartlant's central computer, the group heads to an abandoned hot springs. Plasma tornadoes begin to form and the marionettes begin to malfunction.

11. Maiden Circuits Win the Day!?

December 10, 1996

The group is still out to cripple the central computer going through abandoned tunnels. Otaru has an urge to relieve himself with no restroom around. The Saber Dolls become aware of the group's presence thanks to the relief falling into the computer room.

10. Infiltration of the Dark Empiren

December 3, 1996

Otaru, Lime, Cherry, Bloodberry have infiltrated Gartlant are set to destroy the central computer to cripple Faust's advancing forces.

9. If We All Go to Gartlant Together, It Won't Be So Scary

November 26, 1996

Faust invades one of the six countries on Terra II. Fearing Japoness will soon be next, Shogun Ieyasu sends Otaru and his marionettes to Gartlant to put a stop to the impending invasion.

8. Love Prophecy Battle Royale

November 19, 1996

Hanagata has moved in next door to Otaru and declares his love for him. However, collectors have kidnappend Lime, and Otaru's mind if focused on getting her back.

7. Getting Rich Quick Is a Sour Joy

November 12, 1996

With four people now in Otaru's apartment, money and food is spreading thin. Otaru sends Lime to get rice, but squanders the money on a lottery ticket.

6. Passionate Unwelcoming! Flying Love Attack!

November 5, 1996

Bloodberry, Otaru's third marionette, is also infatuated with him. Wanting to win his affection, she decides to try to make his greatest wish come true. Misunderstanding Otaru's wish to fly, Bloodberry sets out to build a flying machine.

5. Challenge from Faust

October 29, 1996

Shogun Ieyasu calls for Otaru and his special marionettes, Lime and Cherry. He informs Otaru about maiden circuits, which is what makes Lime and Cherry different from other marionettes. The Saber Dolls reappear and a third special marionette is uncovered.

4. Â¡PÃánico de Cherry! Â¡El Gran Esquema de Romance!

October 22, 1996

Cherry est'á locamente enamorada de Otaru y constantemente trata de llamar su atención. Conspira con una pandilla callejera para fingir un secuestro para que Otaru pueda rescatar la. Pero las cosas no salen según lo planeado y aparecen contrabandistas.

4. Cherry Panic! The Great Romance Scheme!

October 21, 1996

Cherry is madly in love with Otaru and constantly is trying to get his attention. She plots with a street gang to fake a kidnapping so Otaru can come to her rescue. But things don't go as planned and smugglers have appeared.

3. Big Trouble in Castle Japoness

October 15, 1996

Otaru, Hanagata, and Lime tour the museum and accidentally break a heirloom. While running from the guards, they come face to face with the Shogun Ieyasu, the leader of Japoness. While in the museum, Otaru awakens Cherry, a second special marionette.

2. Marionette Girl: The Troublemaker

October 8, 1996

The Imperial Guard of Japoness fears that Faust, Fuhrer of Gartlant, is plotting something evil. Faust sends his own special marionettes, called Saber Dolls, to Japoness.