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.
: Humanoid monsters known as "Ancients" appearing after a Mars mission disaster. Mars of Destruction OVA (2005)
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 In the year 2010, the world changed after
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 : Humanoid monsters known as "Ancients" appearing after
: Humans are the actual "invaders" from Mars who took over the planet long ago, and the Ancients are just trying to reclaim their home.