Gunparade March (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Series · ★ 6

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Released in 2003, Gunparade March is an animation and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. During WW2 a strange new alien, the Genjuu (幻獣), appeared who's sole purpose is to kill off Humanity. Whenever they appear the Genjuu give off a strange odor that is acid to a human and killed off a lot of the warriors sent to fight it. Flash foward 50 years. Hayami Atsushi is a pilot of the 5121. The number of adults killed off in the war has forced the government to form the High School Defense force, where children of a certain age and skill are fostered in dorms to fight off the aliens. They use new mecha (HWTs) and special anti alien suits made by the Shibamura group. One day they get a new transfer student. A hot shot mecha pilot who seems to be made out of ice and is a pro at killing the Genjuu. She introduces herself as Shibamura Mai. Who is this Mai? Why did she come to the 5121? Why does she hate the Genjuu so much. Source: Forbin at MIKOMI

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Gunparade March has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gunparade March page.

If you liked it. Fans of Gunparade March tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Gunparade March (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gunparade March change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Gunparade March worth watching?
Gunparade March holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Gunparade March released?
Gunparade March was released in 2003.