Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness

A somber, character-driven mecha drama that trades some of the series' levity for melancholy and tension, rewarding those invested in the cast.

Directed by

Tatsuo Sato

Genres

Animation, Science fiction, Drama

Starring

Yuji Ueda, Houko Kuwashima, Omi Minami

Overview

Two years have passed since the Great War. Akito and Yurika have vanished. The Jovians and the Earthlings have joined forces and Ruri is now captain of Nadesico B. As the popularity of Boson Jumping grows, a vast transportation network has been developed. Dubbed the Hisago Plan, this network of Chulip portals holds the answers to the mysteries behind Bose particles and their power. If those secrets should fall into the wrong hands, it could mean big trouble. And big trouble there is. A Martian splinter group has launched an offensive, leaving the United Forces befuddled and desperate. So much so, in fact, that the former crew of the Nadesico is called back to active duty for a special unsanctioned mission-to save us all. Does this menagerie of misfits have what it takes? Who will win the race for the Boson technology? And what the heck happened to Akito and Yurika?

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, identity, war, loyalty

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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