MARS (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 3
Released in 2016, MARS is a drama series.
What it’s about. The story revolves around Kira and Rei, two high school students. Kira is an extremely introverted artist, and Rei is an outgoing playboy with a frightening violent side. The two start a friendship and eventually a romance after Rei sees a drawing that Kira drew on the back of a map she gave him. However, both Kira and Rei are hiding troubled pasts, and through their relationship they confront their past demons. Masao, a student at Kira and Rei's school, has a connection to Rei's violent past. He enters Kira and Rei's lives to try to force Rei to return to the person he used to be.
Who’s in it. MARS stars Tahara Kanako as Saito Hitomi, Makoto Okunaka as Higashihama Ryoko, Yuuka Suzuki as Nishino Kaori and Yutaro Watanabe as Kurasawa Naoya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, MARS has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch MARS page.
If you liked it. Fans of MARS tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch MARS (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for MARS change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is MARS worth watching?
- MARS holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in MARS?
- MARS stars Tahara Kanako, Makoto Okunaka, Yuuka Suzuki, Yutaro Watanabe and Tomonori Mizuno.
- When was MARS released?
- MARS was released in 2016.