: Humans are the actual "invaders" from Mars who took over the planet long ago, and the Ancients are just trying to reclaim their home.
: Known as one of the "worst" anime ever made due to its 19-minute length and bizarre plot twists. Mars of Destruction | UNMEI KAIHEN Mars of Destruction OVA (2005)
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. : Humans are the actual "invaders" from Mars
: Takeru Hinatashiro, a boy forced to pilot the Mars power armor. Before anyone can truly process this moral dilemma,
Before anyone can truly process this moral dilemma, the AAST team guns down the creature, and the story ends abruptly, leaving Takeru and the audience in a state of confusion about who the real monsters are. Key Story Elements
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
: AAST, a team of young girls tasked with global defense.