MARS (2016) puts the Drama vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Tahara Kanako, Makoto Okunaka, and Yuuka Suzuki, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 8.0/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
MARS (2016)
Also known as: MARS: Tada, kimi wo aishiteru, MARS〜ただ、君を愛してる〜, MARS: Tada, kimi o aishiteru, MARS ~But, I Love You~, MARS: But, I Love You
First aired: January 24, 2016
Runtime: 23 min
Networks: Nippon TV
Cast: Tahara Kanako, Makoto Okunaka, Yuuka Suzuki, Yutaro Watanabe, Tomonori Mizuno, Masataka Kubota
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.
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