Mars Red

In 1923, the Japanese government creates a new unit ("Code Zero") within the army to counter the rising threat of vampires, as well as their artificial blood source. Code Zero offers all vampires the same choice: surrender and receive benefits such as blood and formal registration, or face eradication.

The vampires themselves defy classification, exhibiting a great deal of variation among their ranks and little loyalty towards each other. Though all were once human, most people who are bitten die immediately. Those who become common vamps are simply staggering, mindless predators, while "noble" vampires are far more intelligent and refined (though no less cruel). Still others are able to hold on to their human natures and long for a sense of belonging in an increasingly hostile world.

As the members of Code Zero carry out their mission, they encounter strange vampires, humans, and phenomena that force them to question their own identities and purpose.

;{{nihongo|Yoshinobu Maeda|前田義信|Maeda Yoshinobu}}

:{{animevoices|Junichi Suwabe{{cite web|url=http://marsred.soundtheatre.jp/category/archive/|title=2013年6月公演のアーカイブページです。|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=2020-02-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219134418/http://marsred.soundtheatre.jp/category/archive/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-04/mars-red-vampire-tv-anime-1st-promo-video-unveils-cast/.157134|title=MARS RED Vampire TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Unveils Cast|date=March 4, 2020|website=Anime News Network|accessdate=March 4, 2020|archive-date=May 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210511005330/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-03-04/mars-red-vampire-tv-anime-1st-promo-video-unveils-cast/.157134|url-status=live}} (2013 stage, anime), Hiroki Takahashi{{cite web|url=http://marsred.soundtheatre.jp/category/cast/|title=2015 cast|access-date=2020-02-06|archive-date=2020-02-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200220172228/http://marsred.soundtheatre.jp/category/cast/|url-status=live}} (2015 stage)|Sean Schemmel (anime){{cite web|last1=Pineda|first1=Rafael Antonio|title=Funimation Reveals Mars Red Anime's English Dub Cast|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/funimation-reveals-mars-red-anime-english-dub-cast/.171248|website=Anime News Network|access-date=March 29, 2021|date=March 29, 2021|archive-date=March 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210329125329/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-29/funimation-reveals-mars-red-anime-english-dub-cast/.171248|url-status=live}}}}

:A stern man who has dedicated his life to the military. As Colonel, he leads Code Zero, a small ragtag unit of vampire soldiers.

;{{nihongo|Shutaro Kurusu|栗栖秀太郎|Kurusu Shutaro}}

:{{animevoices|Hidenori Tokuyama (2013 stage), Yūta Furukawa (2015 stage), Tasuku Hatanaka (anime)|Zach Aguilar (anime)}}

:A member of Code Zero. Kurusu is a sensitive young man who is able to retain to his humanity, despite being an A-rank vampire of considerable strength.

;{{nihongo|Tokuichi Yamagami|山上徳一|Yamagami Tokuichi}}

:{{animevoices|Jūrōta Kosugi (2013 stage), Junichi Suwabe (2015 stage), Kōichi Yamadera{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-01/mars-red-tv-anime-reveals-2-more-cast-members-april-2021-debut/.165824|title=Mars Red TV Anime Reveals 2 More Cast Members, April 2021 Debut|date=November 1, 2020|website=Anime News Network|accessdate=November 1, 2020|archive-date=May 12, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512154306/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-11-01/mars-red-tv-anime-reveals-2-more-cast-members-april-2021-debut/.165824|url-status=live}} (anime)|Bryan Massey (anime)}}

:Another member of Code Zero, designated as an "unranked" vampire with few powers. As a human, he served alongside Maeda and considers him a friend.

;{{nihongo|Suwa|スワ|Suwa}}

:{{animevoices|Kenichi Suzumura (2013 and 2015 stage, anime)|Aaron Dismuke (anime)}}

:A member of Code Zero who specializes in stealth operations. He has white hair and appears young, but has lived for hundreds of years. He covers the lower half of his face with a mask at all times.

;{{nihongo|Takeuchi|タケウチ|Takeuchi}}

:{{animevoices|Akira Ishida (2013 and 2015 stage, anime)|Chris Guerrero (anime)}}

:Code Zero's scientist and engineer. He is brilliant, eccentric, and cheerful. Takeuchi seldom engages in battle but assists greatly with his inventions and plans.

;{{nihongo|Sonosuke Nakajima|中島宗之助 |Nakajima Sōnosuke}}

:{{animevoices|Hiroki Takahashi (2013 stage), Kenyu Horiuchi (2015 stage), Hiroshi Yanaka{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/mars-red-anime-reveals-5-more-cast-members/.160060|title=Mars Red Anime Reveals 5 More Cast Members|date=May 29, 2020|website=Anime News Network|accessdate=May 29, 2020|archive-date=May 13, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513003005/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-05-29/mars-red-anime-reveals-5-more-cast-members/.160060|url-status=live}} (anime)|Mick Wingert (anime)}}

:Maeda's commanding officer, with whom he has a personal connection. His primary goal is to establish a military force composed of undying vampire soldiers.

;{{nihongo|Defrott|デフロット|Defurotto}}

:{{animevoices|Miyuki Sawashiro (2013 and 2015 stage, anime)|Ciarán Strange (anime)}}

:A talented actor who develops a bond with both Misaki and Aoi. His outward appearance is child-like, but he has tremendous presence and maturity.

;{{nihongo|Aoi Shirase|白瀬葵|Shirase Aoi}}

:{{animevoices|Minami (2013 stage), Aki Asakura (2015 stage), Fumiko Orikasa (anime)|Caitlin Glass (anime)}}

:A fearless reporter for the local newspaper, she is fascinated with vampires as well as the performing arts. She has known Kurusu since childhood.

;{{nihongo|Misaki|岬|Misaki}}

:{{animevoices|Ayahi Takagaki|Dawn M. Bennett}}

:An up-and-coming stage actress who performs alongside Defrott. She is engaged to Maeda, but has yet to meet him.

;{{nihongo|Shinnosuke Tenmaya|天満屋慎之助 |Tenmaya Shin'nosukei}}

:{{animevoices|Sachi Kokuryu|Katelyn Barr}}

:A mysterious, elegant young man who provides safe refuge for vampires.

;{{nihongo|Rufus Glenn|ルーファス・グレン|Rūfasu Guren}}

:{{animevoices|Makoto Furukawa|Reagan Murdock}}

:A foreigner with connections to vampire nobility as well as the military.

A manga adaptation of the reading play by Kemuri Karakara was run in Monthly Comic Garden from January 4, 2020 to July 5, 2021 and was compiled into three volumes.{{cite web|url= https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2019-12-04/kemuri-karakara-mars-red-manga-launches-on-january-4/.153985|title= Kemuri Karakara's Mars Red Manga Launches on January 4|date= December 5, 2019|accessdate= December 5, 2019|work= Anime News Network|archive-date= June 2, 2021|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210602041052/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2019-12-04/kemuri-karakara-mars-red-manga-launches-on-january-4/.153985|url-status= live}} Seven Seas Entertainment published the manga in North America.{{cite web|title=Seven Seas Sinks its Teeth into License of MARS RED Manga Series|url=https://sevenseasentertainment.com/2020/12/04/seven-seas-sinks-its-teeth-into-license-of-mars-red-manga-series/|date=December 4, 2020|accessdate=December 4, 2020|archive-date=December 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204220047/https://sevenseasentertainment.com/2020/12/04/seven-seas-sinks-its-teeth-into-license-of-mars-red-manga-series/|url-status=live}}

On February 6, 2020, Yomiuri-TV Enterprise LTD announced their 50th Anniversary project, a new anime television series directed by Kōhei Hatano to be co-produced by Funimation. The series is animated by Signal.MD, with Junichi Fujisaku writing the series' scripts, Yukari Takeuchi adapting the character designs originally by Kemuri Karakara, and Toshiyuki Muranaka composing the series' music. The series aired from April 6 to June 29, 2021 on YTV and other channels.{{cite web|last1=Mateo|first1=Alex|title=Mars Red TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Reveals April 5 Debut|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-05/mars-red-tv-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-april-5-debut/.169197|website=Anime News Network|access-date=February 5, 2021|date=February 5, 2021|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602035449/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-05/mars-red-tv-anime-2nd-promo-video-reveals-april-5-debut/.169197|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-05/mars-red-vampire-stage-productions-get-tv-anime-in-2021/.156160|title=MARS RED Vampire Stage Productions Get TV Anime in 2021|date=February 6, 2020|website=Anime News Network|accessdate=February 6, 2020|archive-date=June 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602042604/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2020-02-05/mars-red-vampire-stage-productions-get-tv-anime-in-2021/.156160|url-status=live}} The opening theme is {{nihongo4|"Seimei no Aria"|生命のアリア||"Aria of Life"}} by Wagakki Band while the ending theme is "ON MY OWN" by Hyde.{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-04/wagakki-band-performs-mars-red-anime-opening-song/.168116|title=Wagakki Band Performs Mars Red Anime's Opening Song|date=January 4, 2021|website=Anime News Network|accessdate=January 4, 2021|archive-date=May 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510195354/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-01-04/wagakki-band-performs-mars-red-anime-opening-song/.168116|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-03/mars-red-anime-video-previews-ending-song-by-hyde/.170198|title=Mars Red Anime's Video Previews Ending Song by HYDE|date=March 3, 2021|website=Anime News Network|accessdate=March 3, 2021|archive-date=April 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417033418/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-03-03/mars-red-anime-video-previews-ending-song-by-hyde/.170198|url-status=live}} The first episode was given a premiere screening on Funimation one week before the Japanese broadcast, in both subtitled and dubbed options.{{cite web|title=MARS RED Episode 1 Premieres One Week Before Japan on Funimation|url=https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/03/24/mars-red-episode-1-premieres-one-week-before-japan-on-funimation/|website=Funimation|last=Friedman|first=Nicholas|date=March 24, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2021|archive-date=March 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326020910/https://www.funimation.com/blog/2021/03/24/mars-red-episode-1-premieres-one-week-before-japan-on-funimation/|url-status=live}} Following Sony's acquisition of Crunchyroll, the series was moved to Crunchyroll.{{cite web|title=UPDATE: Funimation Titles Now Available on Crunchyroll (3/16)|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2022/03/01/funimation-titles-now-available-on-crunchyroll|website=Crunchyroll|date=March 1, 2022|access-date=March 21, 2022|archive-date=March 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220322050729/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2022/03/01/funimation-titles-now-available-on-crunchyroll|url-status=live}}

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|TranslitTitle = Hi no Ataru Basho

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|Title = His Dream

|TranslitTitle = Yume Makura

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|WrittenBy = Junichi Fujisaku

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|DirectedBy = Shigeru Ueda

|WrittenBy = Junichi Fujisaku

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|WrittenBy = Junichi Fujisaku

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|Title = A Midsummer Night's Dream Gone By

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|Title = Frailty, Thy Name Is...

|TranslitTitle = Yowaki Mono, Nanji no Na wa

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A free-to-play smartphone adventure game titled Mars Red: Edge of the Nightmare (Kawataredoki no Uta) was announced on February 20, 2021 and released on May 20, 2021 in Japan and worldwide on July 9, 2021. The game was developed by D-techno and franchise creator Bun'O Fujisawa created an original story.{{cite web|last1=Hodgkins|first1=Crystalyn|title=Mars Red: Kawataredoki no Uta Smartphone Game Announced|url=https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/mars-red-kawataredoki-no-uta-smartphone-game-announced/.169724|website=Anime News Network|access-date=February 20, 2021|date=February 20, 2021|archive-date=February 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210220044417/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-02-19/mars-red-kawataredoki-no-uta-smartphone-game-announced/.169724|url-status=live}} The game ended its service on January 31, 2022.{{Cite web |title=*Service Ended "MARS RED: Edge of the Nightmare" has ended its service on 01/31/2022 (Mon) at 10:00 a.m. (Japan time). We have received so much support from our players. Thank you so much! #MARSRED|url=https://twitter.com/marsredgame/status/1487953974246649856?cxt=HHwWgMDR0bGQo6YpAAAA |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=Twitter |language=en |archive-date=2023-09-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904022923/https://twitter.com/marsredgame/status/1487953974246649856?cxt=HHwWgMDR0bGQo6YpAAAA |url-status=live }}

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• [http://kansai.mag-garden.co.jp/mars/ Manga official website] {{in lang|ja}}
• [https://marsred.tv/ Anime official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200206032604/https://marsred.tv/ |date=2020-02-06 }} {{in lang|ja}}
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