Saber Marionette J

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  • 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
Soaring Emotion
22. Soaring Emotion
March 4, 1997
Faust unveils his latest creation of a marionette amongst all marionettes: Leopard.
The Big Barbecue Party of Darkness and Light
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.
La Gran Fiesta de Barbacoa de Oscuridad y Luz
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.
Love Unending, Hearts Distant
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.
Tiger: To the End of Love, and Beyond!!
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.
Castle, Transform!! Rise, Japonessger!
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.
Gentleness, Heartbreak, and Femininity
17. Gentleness, Heartbreak, and Femininity
January 28, 1997
Faust gives his Saber Dolls one more chance before abandoning them forever.
What's a
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.
¿Qué Es Un
16. ¿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.
Revival of the Females!? The Mystery of Lorelei
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.
Welcome the New Year! The Otaru Cup Marionette Contest
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.
Otaru's Big Debut! Time for You to Shine
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.
My First Kiss Tasted Like Plasma
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.
Maiden Circuits Win the Day!?
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.
Infiltration of the Dark Empiren
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.
If We All Go to Gartlant Together, It Won't Be So Scary
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.
Love Prophecy Battle Royale
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.
Getting Rich Quick Is a Sour Joy
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.
Passionate Unwelcoming! Flying Love Attack!
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.
Challenge from Faust
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.
Cherry Panic! The Great Romance Scheme!
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.
¡PÃánico de Cherry! ¡El Gran Esquema de Romance!
4. ¡PÃánico de Cherry! ¡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.
Big Trouble in Castle Japoness
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.
Marionette Girl: The Troublemaker
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.
Enter Lime! The Planet of Men
1. Enter Lime! The Planet of Men
October 1, 1996
Otaru Mamiya, a local boy from Japoness, accidentally awakens Lime, a special marionette unlike the others as she can express feelings.
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  • Premiere Date
    October 1, 1996
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (363)
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