Saber Marionette J (1996)
A classic 1990s Japanese anime set on an all-male world, where awakened android maidens with human hearts change everything.
Saber Marionette J - Series Information
- Original Title: セイバーマリオネットJ
- First Air Year: 1996
- Last Air Year: 1999
- Created by: Satoru Akahori
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 50
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 1, 1996 (Australia - PG)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: Saber Marionette J Again (US), 机械女神 (CN), 银河醒目女 (HK), セイバーマリオネットJ to X (JP)
- Production Companies: Studio Junio, Hal Film Maker, TV Tokyo
- Production Countries: Japan
Saber Marionette J - Plot
300 years ago, the interstellar colonization transport, The Mesopotamia, had an accident, setting mankind down on the surface of Terra II. The only survivors were six males.
Due to a twist of events, the hard-working Otaru visits the run-down Pioneer Museum, where, remembering his childhood, he sees the painting of a woman, titled: "In the memory of the human female." Suddenly a trap door opens under him, dropping him into a room with a hibernation capsule containing a beautiful female android, a so-called Marionette.
Also see: Saber Marionette R
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Saber Marionette J - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Satoru Akahori
Main Cast
- Yuka Imai as Otaru Mamiya (voice)
- Megumi Hayashibara as Lime (voice)
- Yuri Shiratori as Cherry (voice)
- Akiko Hiramatsu as Bloodberry (voice)
- Takehito Koyasu as Mitsurugi Hanagata (voice)
- Hikaru Midorikawa as Gailhart von Faust (voice)
- Urara Takano as Tiger (voice)
- Yuko Mizutani as Luchs (voice)
- Kikuko Inoue as Panther (voice)
- Shigeru Chiba as Narrator (voice)
Saber Marionette J - FAQs
What is Saber Marionette J about?
Saber Marionette J is set on Terra II, a planet colonized entirely by men after a spaceship disaster. A young man named Otaru awakens a special android called a Marionette who possesses a rare human-like emotion circuit, setting off a journey of adventure, identity, and connection.
Who voices the main characters in Saber Marionette J?
The main cast features Yuka Imai as Otaru Mamiya, Megumi Hayashibara as Lime, Yuri Shiratori as Cherry, and Akiko Hiramatsu as Bloodberry. Supporting roles include Takehito Koyasu as Hanagata and Hikaru Midorikawa as Gailhart von Faust.
Is Saber Marionette J based on a true story?
No, Saber Marionette J is not based on a true story. It is a fictional science fiction anime adapted from the light novel series by Satoru Akahori and illustrated by Tsukasa Kotobuki, originally published in the mid-1990s in Japan.
How many seasons does Saber Marionette J have?
Saber Marionette J has two main seasons: the original Saber Marionette J with 25 episodes and Saber Marionette J to X with another 25 episodes. There is also a Season 0 collection of 10 special episodes, bringing the total to 60 entries across all seasons.
What makes Lime different from other Marionettes?
Lime, voiced by Megumi Hayashibara, is one of three special Marionettes who possess a "Maiden Circuit" — a rare component that grants her genuine human-like emotions. This distinguishes her and her companions from standard androids, making them central to the series' emotional and narrative core.
When did Saber Marionette J first air?
Saber Marionette J first aired on October 1, 1996, on TV Tokyo in Japan. The series ran through 1999, encompassing both the original season and its sequel, Saber Marionette J to X, along with a collection of special episodes.
Where can you watch Saber Marionette J online?
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What are shows similar to Saber Marionette J?
Fans of Saber Marionette J may enjoy other classic anime series with similar themes of android companions, adventure, and identity. Comparable titles include GetBackers (2002) and Death Note (2006), while thematically adjacent animation series include Bosco Adventure (1986) and Saki (2009).
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