1996

S1.E1 ∙ 'Otoko rashiku' de ikô!

Mon, Sep 30, 1996

6.5 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Midori no chikyû wa makasetoke

Mon, Oct 07, 1996

Uneasy about the idea of a powerful battleship being in the hands of civilians, the United Earth military sends Admiral Misumaru's fleet to take control of the Nadesico.

6.8 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Hayasugiru 'Sayonara'!

Mon, Oct 14, 1996

The Nadesico heads to Mars, but in order to get there, it has to pass through the Earth's various lines of defense, including the Big Barrier. Can the Nadesico convince the United Earth forces to take down the barrier, or will they force their way through?

7 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Mizuiro uchû ni 'Tokimeki'

Mon, Oct 21, 1996

The Nadesico heads out to the Satsuki Midori space colony to pick up some new zero-G Aestivalis frames and pilots.

7 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Ruri chan 'Kôkai nisshi'

Mon, Oct 28, 1996

On the long and boring trip to Mars, Prospector insists that Yurika take the time to perform funerals for all those who have been killed. The never-ending task leaves her no time to see Akito or to resolve her feelings towards him.

7.9 /10

S1.E6 ∙ 'Unmei no sentaku' mitaina

Mon, Nov 04, 1996

The Nadesico finally arrives at Mars only to have to fend off an enemy attack. Several members of the crew, including Akito, head out to explore the ruins.

7.6 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Itsuka omae ga 'Utsu shi'

Mon, Nov 11, 1996

Inez directs Yurika and Ruri in a children's show explaining the workings of the Nadesico. Akito learns of the Admiral's past on Mars. A mission to rescue the starship Crocus may save the Nadesico but at a steep price.

7.8 /10

S1.E8 ∙ Atsume no 'Tsumetai hôteishiki'

Mon, Nov 18, 1996

The Nadesico successfully returns to Earth only to find themselves right in the middle of a major battle. Meanwhile, on the battlefield, Akito's paralyzing fear has returned, making him a vulnerable target for the Jovians.

7.5 /10

S1.E9 ∙ Kiseki no sakusen 'Kisu ka?'

Mon, Nov 25, 1996

Admiral Munetake sends the Nadesico to rescue a goodwill ambassador stranded on an inhospitable island. Meanwhile, Megumi decides to use her free time to get closer to Akito in a virtual-reality simulation. But will Akito's childhood memories of Yurika distract him enough to spoil all of Megumi's efforts?

7.6 /10

S1.E10 ∙ 'Onna rashiku' ga ubunai

Mon, Dec 02, 1996

The crew of the Nadesico enjoy a day at the beach soaking up the sun and eating bad ramen. Akito falls under the spell of the alluring Aqua. Meanwhile, a Jovian chulip has landed on the island.

8.1 /10

S1.E11 ∙ Ki ga tsukeba 'Oyakusoku'

Mon, Dec 09, 1996

The Nadesico is grounded by a formidable new Jovian weapon: the Walking Stick, a cannon that creates black holes. Akito and his comrades fend off a barrage from a battalion of old-school tanks. Meanwhile, the crew gets funky new uniforms.

7.6 /10

S1.E12 ∙ Ano 'Wasureenu hibi'

Mon, Dec 16, 1996

When the Nadesico's defense system malfunctions, Admiral Munetake decides that the ship's memory banks should be completely wiped.

8.7 /10

S1.E13 ∙ 'Shinjitsu' wa hitotsu ja nai

Mon, Dec 23, 1996

Christmas may be near at hand, but it's not going to be a happy holiday for the crew of the Nadesico. The UEAF doesn't want such a powerful warship under the command of civilians and is giving the crew a choice: Join the military or get off the ship. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Erina offers Akito a job assisting in her organic boson-jumping research. But is being her pawn worth the risk, or should he forget about the offer and spend a quiet holiday with Megumi?

8.9 /10

S1.E14 ∙ 'Nekketsu anime' de ikô

Mon, Dec 30, 1996

In a reversal of perspective, the Gekigangar crew settle down to watch the latest adventures of their favorite show: Martian Successor Nadesico!

7.7 /10

S1.E15 ∙ Tôi hoshi kara kita 'kareshi'

Mon, Jan 06, 1997

While Akito is trapped on the moon, Admiral Munetake suspects that the pilot of the Jovian robot they recovered may be hiding somewhere on the ship.

8.2 /10

S1.E16 ∙ 'Bokutachi no sensô' ga hajimaru

Mon, Jan 13, 1997

The revelation of the true nature of the Jovians has shaken some of the Nergal employees. Could spies in their midst already know about their secret plans? Meanwhile, Tsukumo takes Megumi and Minato to a Jovian starship. Surprises abound for the entire Nadesico crew as they learn the truth about their enemy.

8.6 /10

S1.E17 ∙ Sore wa 'ososugita saikai'

Mon, Jan 20, 1997

Nergal discovers that Uribatake has been embezzling funds and spending a lot of time with Hikaru.

8.9 /10

S1.E18 ∙ Mizu no oto wa 'watashi' no oto

Mon, Jan 27, 1997

Ruri discovers that she's the biological daughter of the king and queen of a kingdom called Peaceland. With Akito acting as her "knight", Ruri sets off to Peaceland in the hope of filling in the gaps in her memory.

9 /10

S1.E19 ∙ Asu no 'kanchô' wa kimi da!

Mon, Feb 03, 1997

Nergal decides that to keep the Nadesico crew happy, they'll give them a new captain! What better way to pick one than to hold a talent contest?

8.6 /10

S1.E20 ∙ Fukaku shizuka ni 'sentô' seyo

Mon, Feb 10, 1997

When faced with a Jovian attack, Captain Yurika employs a strategy from submarine warfare, running silent and eluding enemy scanners, patiently awaiting the perfect moment to strike.

8.3 /10

S1.E21 ∙ Itsuka hashitta 'sôgen'

Mon, Feb 17, 1997

The Nadesico's new mission is to defend the moon using its new phase-transition cannon, but when something goes wrong with the Y Unit, the weapon becomes inoperable.

8.1 /10

S1.E22 ∙ 'Raihôsha' o mamorinuke

Mon, Feb 24, 1997

The Jovian Tsukumo's 13-year-old sister Yukina travels to the Nadesico presumably as a peace envoy but really on a suicide mission to murder Minato, her brother's mad crush. Meanwhile, the mask slips and Nergal reveals its sinister face.

8.4 /10

S1.E23 ∙ 'Furusato' to yoberu basho

Sun, Mar 02, 1997

The erstwhile captain and crew of the Nadesico have scattered and are under Nergal surveillance or in hiding, returning to their former mundane lives. But from a secret location, Ruri-Ruri issues a clarion call: Nadesico Assemble.

8.6 /10

S1.E24 ∙ Doko ni demo aru 'seigi'

Sun, Mar 09, 1997

When Tsukumo arrives on board to act as an ambassador, Yurika organizes a ship-wide "Geki-Fest."

9 /10

S1.E25 ∙ 'Watashi rashiku' jibun rashiku

Sun, Mar 16, 1997

As the Jovians gear up for a final offensive, the Nadesico crew finds themself working alongside their sister ship, the Kakitsubata, to maintain control over Mars.

8.9 /10

S1.E26 ∙ Itsuka au anata no tame ni

Mon, Mar 24, 1997

With the Jovian fleet closing in, it's up to the Nadesico to keep the ancient Martian ruins out of enemy hands. Unfortunately, it's beginning to look like the only way they're going to be able to do that is to destroy them!

9.2 /10