: Takeru Hinatashiro, a boy forced to pilot the Mars power armor.
: Humanoid monsters known as "Ancients" appearing after a Mars mission disaster.
: The Ancients are the original inhabitants of Earth. Mars of Destruction OVA (2005)
: Scientific analysis of Mars rocks showed that human DNA actually originated on Mars.
In the year 2010, the world changed after a failed space mission to Mars ended in a catastrophic explosion. This disaster triggered the arrival of the "Ancients"—bizarre, monstrous creatures that began appearing in Tokyo and threatening humanity. To fight back, the government formed the AAST (Anti-unidentified Ancients Special Team), a squad of elite soldiers who, curiously, all look like teenage girls with candy-colored hair. : Takeru Hinatashiro, a boy forced to pilot
: Humans are the actual "invaders" from Mars who took over the planet long ago, and the Ancients are just trying to reclaim their home.
During a final confrontation with one of the Ancients, the monster does something unexpected: it speaks. It reveals a world-shattering secret that redefines the entire conflict. : Scientific analysis of Mars rocks showed that
The story follows Takeru Hinatashiro, a reluctant young man who is pressured by his father into joining the front lines. Takeru is given a specialized "Mars Suit," a piece of power armor that can only be used by someone with a specific DNA signature. Despite his high-tech gear and the support of his teammates, the battles are chaotic and often feel pointless, underscored by a soundtrack of classical music like "Ride of the Valkyries" that seems disconnected from the action on screen. The Truth Revealed