Episodes

It's the late 22nd century, and the Jovian lizards are attacking Earth. Nergal Heavy Industries decides to build its own battleship, the Nadesico. Captained by the ditsy yet tactically brilliant Yurika Misumaru, and crewed by an bunch of misfits, how will the Nadesico fare in its first battle against the Jovians? || It’s the late 22nd century, and the Jovian lizards are attacking Earth. Nergal Heavy Industries decides to build its own battleship, the Nadesico, to take on the invaders. Captained by the ditsy yet tactically brilliant Yurika Misumaru, and crewed by an bunch of misfits, does the Nadesico stand a chance against this new threat to humanity? Source: crunchyroll

Not liking the idea of a powerful battleship in the hands of civilians, the United Earth military sends Admiral Misumaru's fleet to take control of the Nadesico. Will Yurika be able to protect her ship from her own father? And will Akito ever find out the truth about his parents' deaths? || 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. Will Yurika be able to protect her ship from her own father? And will Akito ever find out the truth about his parents’ deaths? Source: crunchyroll

The Nadesico's next destination is 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 just have to defy Earth and punch their way through? || 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 defy Earth and force their way through? Source: crunchyroll

The Nadesico heads out to the L2 colony to pick up some new Aestivalis pilots, but end up on a rescue and retrieval mission of a more urgent nature after the colony is destroyed in a surprise attack. || The Nadesico heads out to the Satsuki Midori space colony to pick up some new zero-G Aestivalis frames and pilots. After an explosion rocks the colony and disables it, their mission becomes one of rescue and retrieval. Source: crunchyroll

On the long and boring trip to Mars, Mr Prospector insists that Yurika take the time to perform funerals for all the crewmembers and civilians that have died so far, a never-ending task that leaves her no time to see Akito. || 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. Source: crunchyroll

Having made it to Mars, the Nadesico fends off an attack and locates an underground colony of survivors. But rather than being grateful to be rescued, the survivors have no intention of leaving their home, because they believe the Nadesico will be desroyed before it gets back to Earth! Can Yurika prove that the Nadesico is up to the task, or is the colonists' dire prediction all too accurate? || 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. They accidently locate an underground colony of survivors who seem to know many of the Jovians` secrets. Source: crunchyroll

Whilst Yurika and Inez put together a ""Get to Know the Nadesico"" broadcast to explain the Nadesico's recent adventures on Mars, the crew's thoughts turn towards finding a way to repair their ship enough to leave Mars and head home. Meanwhile, Akito has issues of his own to work through when he learns that it was Admiral Fukube's fault the Jovian chulip destroyed his home on Mars. || Yurika and Inez put together a "Get to Know the Nadesico" broadcast to explain the crew`s recent expedition on Mars. Meanwhile the crew’s thoughts turn towards attempting to repair their badly damaged ship enough to depart Mars. Meanwhile, Akito discovers that it was Admiral Fukube’s fault the Jovian chulip destroyed his Martian home. Source: crunchyroll

The Nadesico returns to Earth via the tulip on Mars, only to find that 8 months have passed while they were inside the chulip, and that Nergal has built a second battleship. Meanwhile, on the battlefield, Akito discovers that his paralysing fear has returned, making him a vulnerable target for the Jovians... || 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. Source: crunchyroll

Whilst Admiral Munetake sends the Nadesico to rescue a goodwill ambassador from a glacier, Megumi decides to use her free time to get closer to Akito in a virtual reality simulation of a high school fantasy. But can Akito commit to Megumi when his childhood memories of Yurika keep interfering? || 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 Megumi`s efforts? Source: crunchyroll

Despite being ordered to investigate a giant chulip on a tropical island, the crew decide to first enjoy some swimsuit time at the beach. Meanwhile, having slipped away from the attentions of his admirers and their nightmarish attempts at cooking, Akito runs into a girl who seems to embody his idea of the perfect woman. Can reality ever match up to fantasy, or is Akito in for a big disappointment? || Admiral Munetake announces that the crew`s next mission is to the Tenician Island to investigate anew type of chulip. But the tropical island with its shining beaches may prove more of a distraction for the crew. Meanwhile, Akito runs into a girl who seems to embody his idea of the perfect woman. Can reality ever match up to his fantasies, or is Akito in for a big disappointment? Source: crunchyroll

The Nadesico finds itself in trouble when they are taken down by a micro black hole from a new land-based Jovian cannon called the ""walking stick"". Now it is up to the Aestivalis pilots to reach the walking stick and destroy it before it recharges, but Akito fears that unless his colleagues can figure out the meaning of teamwork, the mission won't go well. || The Nadesico finds itself in trouble when they are given a mission to take out a new Jovian weapon called a "Walking Stick". After the weapon`s initial offensive critically damages the Nadesico`s systems, it`s up to the Aestivalis pilots to reach the deadly weapon and destroy it before it can recharge for a second barrage. But if the pilots can figure out the true meaning of teamwork soon, it might spell the end for the Nadesico. Source: crunchyroll

When the Nadesico's computer system malfunctions and starts attacking United Earth forces vessels, Admiral Munetake decides that the ship's memory banks should be wiped and reinstalled. Unwilling to see Omoikane (the ship's AI) and all its valuable data erased, Ruri enlists Akito's aid on a virtual reality mission to save Omoikane and restore its sanity. || When the Nadesico’s defense system malfunctions and starts attacking United Earth forces vessels, Admiral Munetake decides that the ship’s memory banks should be completely wiped. Unwilling to see Omoikane erased, Ruri enlists Akito’s aid on a VR mission to save Omoikane. Source: crunchyroll

It's Christmas on board the Nadesico, but behind the veneer of festivities, more serious events are moving forwards. With the Nadesico set to join the military, the crew face being being drafted into the UEAF- all except Akito, that is, who is set to be replaced by a trained pilot. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Erina asks Akito to help further her research into organic boson jumping (teleportation). But is being a pawn in one of Erina's games really worth the risks, or should Akito just forget it and spend a quiet holiday with Megumi? || 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 a her pawn really worth the risk, or should he just forget about the offer and spend a quiet holiday with Megumi? Source: crunchyroll

In a reversal of perspective, the Gekigangar crew settle down to watch the latest adventures of the Nadesico. Unfortunately, with no time to put together new footage, the Nadesico crew instead present a clip show, including information on the ship, the crew, and all their adventures to date. || In a reversal of perspective, the Gekigangar crew settle down to watch the latest adventures of their favorite show: Martian Successor Nadesico! Unfortunately, with no time to put together new footage, the Nadesico crew instead present a clip show, including information on the ship, the crew, and all their adventures to date. Source: crunchyroll

Whilst the Nadesico heads to the Moon to pick up Akito, Munetake suspects that the pilots of the Jovian robot they recovered from Earth may be hiding somewhere on the ship. Uribatake is ordered to track down the intruder, but will anybody on board be prepared for the consequences of discovering the true nature of the Jovians? || Whilst Akito is trapped on the moon, back on the Nadesico Admiral Munetake suspects that the pilot of the Jovian robot they recovered may be hiding somewhere on the ship. But will anybody on board be prepared for the consequences of discovering the true nature of the Jovians? Source: crunchyroll

Whilst the Nadesico docks at the moon to await the launching of its sister ship the Shakuyaku, Megumi and Minato are taken aboard the Jovian starship, crewed by the ""Superior Male"" Gekigangar fanboys. But there are revelations for everyone as the crew learns the truth about the origin of the Jovians, not to mention the realisation that there were those who already knew the whole story, and chose to keep it quiet… || 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. Source: crunchyroll

When Nergal finds out that Uribatake has been embezzling funds and spending a lot of time with Hikaru, Yurika drags Akito along on a special investigation to find out just exactly what the chief engineer has been getting up to. Meanwhile, when Munetake discovers that he may be demoted, he desperately searches for a way to get back into the military's good books. || Nergal discovers that Uribatake has been embezzling funds and spending a lot of time with Hikaru. Yurika drags Akito along on a special investigation to find out just exactly what the chief engineer has been up to. Meanwhile, when Admiral Munetake discovers that he may be demoted, he`ll do anything to get back into the military’s good graces. Source: crunchyroll

It's revelation time for Ruri when she discovers that she is the biological daughter of the King and Queen of the neutral country Peaceland, who was lost after an in vitro fertilisation. With Akito as her knight, Princess Ruri heads off on a journey to fill in the missing details of her past. || 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. Source: crunchyroll

Nergal decides that Nadesico crew needs to kept happy with a bright and beautiful new captain- and what better way to select one than with a talent contest? Believing the contest is just to raise morale, Yurika readily agrees, and all the crew gets excited about showing off. All, that is, except Ryoko, who wonders whether she has any other talents than fighting and killing. || Nergal decides that to keep the Nadesico crew happy, they`re going to give them a new captain! And what better way to pick one than to hold a talent contest? Yurika agrees, and everyone gets excited about the chance to show off. Everyone that is, except Ryoko, who wonders whether she has any other talents besides fighting and killing. Source: crunchyroll

Yurika must use all her tactical skills to save the ship from the Jovian's 'leap cannon'- a weapon capable of teleporting warheads right inside the Nadesico. Can Yurika prove that she's more than just a ditz by taking down this new threat? || The Jovian`s have a new weapon - the "leap cannon". Capable of teleporting warheads inside of ships, it`s potential is devastating. Can Yurika save the Nadesico and prove that she`s more than just a ditz? Source: crunchyroll

The Jovians have sent a peace emissary over to the Nadesico- Yukina Shiratori, younger sister of Tsukumo. However, peace is the last thing on Yukina's mind- she plans to assassinate Minato, the 'savage Earth woman' who 'corrupted' her brother! And with the Nadesico about to arrive back on Earth, how will Nergal and the UEAF react to there being a Jovian aboard the ship? || The Jovians send a peace emissary to the Nadesico - Yukina Shiratori, Tsukumo`s younger sister. However, peace is the last thing on her mind - she plans to assassinate Minato, the woman who "corrupted" her brother! With the Nadesico about to arrive back to Earth, how will Nergal and the UEAF react to a Jovian being aboard the ship? Source: crunchyroll

Having left the ship, the Nadesico crew attempt to settle back into their old lives on Earth, despite the fact that Nergal is keeping a close eye on them. But the longer they stay on Earth, the more the crewmembers begin to realise how important it is to finish what they started on the Nadesico... || Back on Earth, the Nadesico crew attempts to settle back into their old lives, despite the fact that Nergal is keeping a close eye on them. But the longer they stay on Earth, the more they begin to realize how important it is that they finish what they started on the Nadesico... Source: crunchyroll

Truth, peace, and justice- these are the ideals that the Nadesico wants both warring sides to appreciate, and what could embody them better than the century-old Gekigangar anime? Whilst Tsukumo Shiratori arrives on board ot act as an ambassador, Yurika organises a shipwide ""Geki-Fest"", hoping that the themes of the show will help both Earthlings and Jovians understand how to achieve peace. || When Tsukumo arrives on board to act as an ambassador, Yurika organizes a ship wide "Geki-Fest". She hopes that the themes of the show will serve as a guide for both the Earthlings and Jovians on how to achieve peace. Source: crunchyroll

The ancient ruins on Mars and the control they offer over boson jumping have become the prize that everyone wants to claim- not least Akatsuki and Nergal. As the Jovians gear up for a final offensive, the Nadesico crew find themselves working with sister ship the Kakitsubata to make sure Nergal comes out on top. || As the Jovians gear up for a final offensive, the Nadesico crew find themselves working alongside their sister ship, the Kakitsubata, to maintain control over Mars. Source: crunchyroll

It's down to the Nadesico to keep the ancient Martian ruins out of enemy hands, but with the Jovian fleet closing in, it looks as if the only way to do that will be to destroy them! Meanwhile, a face from the past awaits Akito at the ruins, but will he arrive in time to meet her? || 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! Source: crunchyroll