Martian Successor Nadesico
A young, nerdy chef serving aboard a space battleship reluctantly helps defend it against aliens.
Episode 1
It's the late 22nd century, and the Jovian lizards are attacking earth. Nergal Heavy Industries decides to build its own battleship, the Nadesico, to take on the invaders.
Episode 2
Uneasy about the idea of a powerful battleship being in the hands of civilians, the United Earth military sends Admiral Misumaru's fleet to take control of the Nadesico.
Episode 3
The Nadesico heads to Mars, but in order to get there, it has to pass through the Earth's various lines of defence, including the Big Barrier.
Episode 4
The Nadesico heads out to the Satsuki Midori space colony to pick up some new zero-G Aestivalis frames and pilots. After an explosion rocks the colony and disables it, the mission becomes one of rescue.
Episode 5
On the long and boring trip to Mars, Prospector insists that Yurika take the time to perform funerals for all those who have been killed. The never-ending task leaves her no time to see Akito.
Episode 6
The Nadesico finally arrives at Mars only to have to fend off an enemy attack. Several members of the crew, including Akito, head out to explore the ruins.
Episode 7
Yurika and Inez put together a `Get to Know the Nadesico' broadcast to explain the crew's recent expedition on Mars.
Episode 8
The Nadesico successfully returns to Earth only to find themselves right in the middle of a major battle. Meanwhile, on the battlefield, Akito's paralyzing fear has returned, making him a vulnerable target.
Episode 9
Admiral Munetake sends the Nadesico to rescue a goodwill ambassador stranded on an inhospitable island. Meanwhile, Megumi decides to use her free time to get closer to Akito in a virtual-reality simulation.
Episode 10
Admiral Munetake announces that the crew's next mission is to the Tenician Island to investigate a new type of chulip. But the tropical island with its shining beaches may prove to be a distraction.
Episode 11
The Nadesico finds itself in trouble when they are given a mission to take out a new Jovian weapon called a Walking Stick.
Episode 12
When the Nadesico's defense system malfunctions and starts attacking United Earth vessels, Admiral Munetake decides that the ship's memory banks should be completely wiped.
Episode 13
Christmas may be near at hand, but it's not going to be a happy holiday for the crew of the Nadesico. The UEAF doesn't want such a powerful warship under the command of civilians.
Episode 14
In a reversal of perspective, the Gekigangar crew settle down to watch the latest adventures of their favourite show.
Episode 15
While Akito is trapped on the moon, Admiral Munetake suspects that the pilot of the Jovian robot they recovered may be hiding somewhere on the ship.
Episode 16
The revelation of the true nature of the Jovians has shaken some of the Nergal employees. It is possible that spies in their midst already know about their secret plans.
Episode 17
Nergal discovers that Uribatake has been embezzling funds and spending a lot of time with Hikaru. Yurika drags Akito along on a special investigation.
Episode 18
Ruri discovers that she's the biological daughter of the king and queen of a kingdom called Peaceland. With Akito acting as her knight, Ruri sets off to Peaceland.
Episode 19
Nergal decides that to keep the Nadesico crew happy, they will give them a new captain. They determine who to pick by holding a talent contest.
Episode 20
The Jovians have a new weapon, the leap cannon, capable of teleporting warheads inside of ships, and its potential is devastating. Yurika must save the Nadesico and prove that she's more than just a ditz.
Episode 21
The Nadesico's new mission is to defend the moon using its new phase-transition cannon, but when something goes wrong with the Y Unit, the weapon becomes inoperable.
Episode 22
The Jovians send a peace emissary to the Nadesico - Yukina Shiratori, Tsukumo's younger sister. However, peace is the last thing on her mind, as she plans to assassinate Minato.
Episode 23
Back on earth, the Nadesico crew attempts to settle back into their old lives, despite the fact that Nergal keeps a close eye on them.
Episode 24
When Tsukumo arrives on board to act as an ambassador, Yurika organises a ship-wide Geki-Fest. She hopes that the theme of the show will serve as a guide for both the earthlings and Jovians.
Episode 25
As the Jovians gear up for a final offensive, the Nadesico crew finds themselves working alongside their sister ship, the Kakitsubata, to maintain control over Mars.
Episode 26
With the Jovian fleet closing in, it's up to the Nadesico to keep the ancient Martian ruins out of enemy hands.
