Terra Formars (2014)
A dark sci-fi anime pitting genetically enhanced soldiers against terrifying human-cockroach hybrids in a desperate fight for humanity's survival on Mars.
Terra Formars - Series Information
- Original Title: テラフォーマーズ
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Created by: Hiroshi Hamasaki
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: September 26, 2014 (United States - TV-14), September 26, 2014 (Canada - 14+), September 26, 2014 (India - U), September 26, 2014 (Brazil - 16), September 26, 2014 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: Terafōmāzu (JP), Terra Formars (FR), Терраформирование 2 (RU), TERRAFORMARS (US), Terraformars (PT), Terra Formars (TW), Terra Formars (BR)
- Production Companies: LIDENFILMS, TYO Animations, Warner Bros. Japan, Shueisha, MAGES., Good Smile Company, AnimatiC, Ultra Super Pictures, Kyoraku Industrial Holdings
- Production Countries: Japan
Terra Formars - Plot
Twenty years ago, Shokichi Komachi was part of the Bugs 2 mission to Mars that discovered Terra Formars, human-cockroach hybrids that resulted from a terraforming accident. Shokichi was one of only two survivors. Now, the AE virus that came from Mars is raging wildly on earth. Shokichi boards the spacecraft Annex 1 to go back to Mars to find a sample in order to create a vaccine. They will face an unanticipated accident, a multinational conspiracy, and even more advanced Terra Formars.
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Terra Formars - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Hiroshi Hamasaki
Main Cast
- Akira Ishida
- Kaito Ishikawa
- Daisuke Ono
- Yoshimasa Hosoya
- Kenji Akabane
- Unsho Ishizuka
- Shizuka Itoh
- Nozomi Sasaki
- Chiaki Takahashi
- Hidenobu Kiuchi
Writers
- Naruhisa Arakawa
- Katsuhiko Chiba
Terra Formars - FAQs
Where can you stream Terra Formars online?
Terra Formars is available to stream on Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium, and Peacock Premium Plus. It can be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.
Is Terra Formars based on a manga?
Yes, Terra Formars is based on the manga series of the same name written by Yū Sasuga and illustrated by Kenichi Tachibana. The manga was serialized in Weekly Young Jump beginning in 2011 and served as the direct source material for both anime seasons.
Why was Terra Formars heavily censored during broadcast?
The original broadcast of Terra Formars Season 1 was heavily censored with black silhouettes covering graphic violence, due to Japanese broadcasting regulations. An uncensored version was later released on home video and streaming platforms, restoring the full gore and action sequences as intended by the creators.
How many seasons does Terra Formars have?
Terra Formars has 2 main seasons plus a collection of specials. Season 1 contains 13 episodes, Season 2 (subtitled Revenge) contains 13 episodes, and there are 4 special episodes, bringing the total episode count to 26 across the main series.
Who are the main voice actors in Terra Formars?
The principal voice cast includes Akira Ishida as Joseph, Kaito Ishikawa as Marcos E. Garcia, Daisuke Ono as Keiji Onizuka, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Akari Hizamaru, Hidenobu Kiuchi as Shokichi Komachi, Shizuka Itoh as Michelle K. Davis, and Unsho Ishizuka as Sylvester Asimov.
What is Terra Formars about?
Terra Formars follows a crew of genetically enhanced soldiers sent to Mars aboard the spacecraft Annex 1 to retrieve a sample needed to combat the deadly AE virus spreading on Earth. They face terrifyingly evolved human-cockroach hybrids called Terra Formars, a multinational conspiracy, and brutal survival challenges.
What is the content rating for Terra Formars?
Terra Formars is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating it contains content suitable for viewers aged 14 and older. The series features intense action, graphic violence, and mature themes including body horror and survival scenarios, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.
What are shows similar to Terra Formars?
Viewers who enjoy Terra Formars may also like Hellsing Ultimate for its intense action and horror elements, To Your Eternity for its emotional sci-fi storytelling, Goblin Slayer for its dark fantasy combat, and Sweet Home for its creature-survival tension. Sankarea: Undying Love offers a lighter supernatural alternative.
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