Terra Formars

During the 21st century, humanity attempted to colonize Mars by sending two species which could endure the harsh environment of the planet to terraform it—algae and cockroaches. However, they did not anticipate the species' remarkable ability to adapt. Now in the 26th century, a lethal disease known as the Alien Engine Virus has arrived on Earth, and the cure is suspected to be found only on Mars. The problem is, Mars in the present is overrun by creatures known as "Terraformars," incredibly powerful and intelligent humanoid cockroaches that mutated from those originally sent to the planet.

The Annex I team, consisting of a hundred men and women genetically enhanced with characteristics of powerful organisms from earth, has been sent to Mars on a mission to find the cause of the Alien Engine Virus and to help cure humanity—signalling the start of the crew's fight for survival.

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Davis, Michelle K. Main

Itou, Shizuka Japanese

Hizamaru, Akari Main

Hosoya, Yoshimasa Japanese

Komachi, Shoukichi Main

Kiuchi, Hidenobu Japanese

Eringrad Garcia, Marcos Main

Ishikawa, Kaito Japanese

Asimov, Sylvester Main

Ishizuka, Unshou Japanese

Kandley Stewart, Alex Main

KENN Japanese

Reinhardt, Adolf Supporting

Yusa, Kouji Japanese

Newton, Joseph Gustav Supporting

Ishida, Akira Japanese

Onizuka, Keiji Supporting

Ono, Daisuke Japanese

Terraformar Supporting

Satomi, Tetsurou Producer

Simone, Jamie Producer

Oomori, Hiroyuki Producer

Yanagimura, Tsutomu Producer

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Jun 15, 2022

AzureRuby96

Recommended

t's really hard for me to find an anime that interests me. I usually watch 1 or 2 episodes daily, but this time it was different. I watched Terra Formars in one day and I really enjoyed it.

The plot is simple, but the show is still really interesting. I think it is just satisfying to watch these violent scenes of murdering croaches. I didn't pay attention to bad storytelling, worldbuilding, or character designs (which I don't think are all that bad). Things like art, sound, or story are average, but enjoyment is still outstanding. I feel like this anime is totally underrated. I recommend it ... to everyone who doesn't give a fuck about meaningless details.

art/sound/story-7/10

10/10 for enjoyment

overall rating: 9/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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May 25, 2025

Bensonas

Mixed Feelings

Well, this has been on my list for a very long time. I have also not watched any anime consistently for about a year now and I AM BACK BABY! So, I wanted to start with something that been lingering in my ever expanding list for a while. Enter, Terra Formars.

I'll start with probably the worst part about it, the music. It's bland. Very bland. Ideally in any form of story telling medium with music, it must be used to service and expand the experience of the visuals. Here in Terra Formars, it's just there, like a crap conservatory, it's there, but, makes your house ... look a little rubbish and doesnt really serve it's purpose, it's cold, it's lifeless and really basic. This show really would have benefitted for someone really thinking about the music, because story wise, it needs it, and speaking of....

The story, it's safely average. Prob slightly above at a 6/10. The telling of this story is told in two parts. You have the action and main story part happening that is purposely written with gaps. The second part is told via a conversation between two old friends that fills in the gaps. I'm always torn with this type of writing. I can never work out if it's a good thing or a lazy thing. Ultimately, I can't say too much beyond it's very average. The plot has essentially happened by the end of episode two and it then seems to just run out the rest of the show with fighting. Don't get me wrong though, I wasn't expecting Steins:Gate. So I'm not unhappy with it. It does what it intendeds to I believe.

Finally the animation. It's definitely the best part but again sadly, it does nothing above a 6/10. It's that generic animation you see in so many things from late 2000 to mid 2010s. It's a lot of greys, brown, and whites and the character designs you will feel have seen in multiple animes. I don't really want to say too much more about the character designs as itay spoil some of the plot so I'll end my details here.

In summary, it's a 6/10. It's not offensive to look at, the plot is fine and honestly I believe it does what it needs to. If you are into any form of action anime with a decent amount of gore in it, I would watch it. If you want another Demon Slayer or Attack on Titan however, you won't be finding it here.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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May 10, 2024

krvvisty

Not Recommended

The plot shows promise, drawing one in with its intrigue, but unfortunately, many elements fall flat. The only driving force seems to be the question of "how did this happen?" There is definitely some dark politics at play behind the scenes, and the concept of futuristic gene modifications adds an intriguing layer.

However, the fight animations lack fluidity, appearing rather stiff, and character development is almost non-existent. This makes it hard to form attachments or feel the impact of their demise.

Overall, it's decent, but it lacks that spark of greatness. Personally, I wouldn't recommend it to others. A waste of time, in my opinion.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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