Series synopsis
Gunparade March, also known as ガンパレード・マーチ -新たなる行軍歌- is a Japanese animation action & adventure television series that premiered on Teletama on February 6, 2003. It ended on April 24, 2003.
During WW2 a strange new alien, the Genjuu (幻獣), appeared who's sole purpose is to kill off Humanity. Whenever they appear the Genjuu give off a strange odor that is acid to a human and killed off a lot of the warriors sent to fight it. Flash foward 50 years. Hayami Atsushi is a pilot of the 5121. The number of adults killed off in the war has forced the government to form the High School Defense force, where children of a certain age and skill are fostered in dorms to fight off the aliens. They ...
Premise
During WW2 a strange new alien, the Genjuu (幻獣), appeared who's sole purpose is to kill off Humanity. Whenever they appear the Genjuu give off a strange odor that is acid to a human and killed off a lot of the warriors sent to fight it. Flash foward 50 years. Hayami Atsushi is a pilot of the 5121. The number of adults killed off in the war has forced the government to form the High School Defense force, where children of a certain age and skill are fostered in dorms to fight off the aliens. They use new mecha (HWTs) and special anti alien suits made by the Shibamura group. One day they get a new transfer student. A hot shot mecha pilot who seems to be made out of ice and is a pro at killing the Genjuu. She introduces herself as Shibamura Mai.
Who is this Mai? Why did she come to the 5121? Why does she hate the Genjuu so much.
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Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | February 6, 2003 | April 24, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Visitor A "Brain" is discovered in a region of Japan and an disposal mission is ordered. It ended in a huge massacre. A new elite unit is then called to deal with this threat. It's the unit "5121", consisting of young men and women. A new mysterious rookie also happens to lend a helping hand. |
February 6, 2003 |
| 2 |
Going My Way The new recruit is fueling discussions and debates within the unit "5121". Cold and haughty, the young May Shibimaru does not seem to reach unanimity. However, she will be the victim of the Casanova of the barracks, Takayuki Setoguchi. He will however be trapped by his female colleagues, because of a micro hidden under a desk. |
February 13, 2003 |
| 3 |
Fire Works It's finally summer vacation. Unfortunately for our young warriors, they do not have the right to take time off. Yet they will celebrate a sad anniversary of the death of Akane, a former fighter who died in combat. Hayami remembers this sad event and is going to meet the beautiful May, which also assists at the ceremony. |
February 20, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Teletama |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 6, 2003 |
| Last aired | April 24, 2003 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Ended |