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Aldnoah.Zero

Aldnoah.Zero
★ 7.6/10•2014•24m•TV-MA•Animation•Action & Adventure•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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In 1972, the Apollo 17 mission discovered a hypergate to Mars on the surface of the moon. Soon a war breaks out between Earth and Mars, and Martian soldiers begin to descend from the sky, riding steel giants, intent on exterminating humanity.

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJul 5, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - Princess of VERSE124m

Princess of VERS

2014, fifteen years after a war between Earth and Mars. Desiring peace, Princess Asseylum of Mars holds a goodwill parade on Earth. Slaine a boy originally from Earth prays for her safety Meanwhile, on Earth, high school student Inaho and his friends receive pilot training in combat robots called Kataphraktos.

Jul 5, 2014

Episode 2 - Beyond the HorizonE224m

Beyond the Horizon

The Landing Castles of the Mars Knights that have landed on Earth launched an attack using Kataphraktos with the aim of invading the planet. The United Forces of Earth launch a counteroffensive. As the fierce battle rages on, Inaho encounters a mysterious girl.

Jul 12, 2014

Episode 3 - The Children's EchelonE324m

The Children's Echelon

To complete his plan, the Mars Knight relentlessly pursues Inaho and the others. Inaho is suspicious about the manner in which that knight fights. With backing from Marito’s group, Inaho begins a counteroffensive. Meanwhile, Slaine, unaware of the truth, has been ordered to provide support for the Mars Knight and is out in the field with him.

Jul 19, 2014

Episode 4 - Point of No ReturnE424m

Point of No Return

Slain has misgivings about the war. However, he has no allies around him and no way of telling who the enemy is. Meanwhile, Inaho is entrusted with a secret request by Seylum as Rayet, who is hiding her own true identity, is on edge.

Jul 26, 2014

Episode 5 - Phantom of The EmperorE524m

Phantom of The Emperor

Rayregalia, ruler of Mars, orders that an investigation be conducted on Earth. Slaine takes advantage of this opportunity to speak with the Martian emperor in person. Elsewhere, the assault landing ship that Inaho and the others are aboard has been sailing on a course to reach United Earth HQ.

Aug 2, 2014

Episode 6 - Steel Step SuiteE624m

Steel Step Suite

There were no traces of the battle that once occurred on Tanegashima, which was heavily damaged in Heaven’s Fall. When they arrive, Marito is flooded with memories of the fierce fighting there. But then, the Kataphraktos of a female Mars Knight comes at them relentlessly. Meanwhile, Slain, who has been acting without the knowledge of his superiors, acts recklessly.

Aug 9, 2014

Episode 7 - The Boys of EarthE724m

The Boys of Earth

Inaho and the others are hard pressed in their fight against the Martian Kataphraktos. But then a mysterious fighter craft appears and joins the battle. Elsewhere, Darzana and her crew hide the damaged assault ship in a dock, and there, they discover a combat mecha of unknown origin.

Aug 16, 2014

Episode 8 - Then and NowE824m

Then and Now

Slaine is interrogated under the assumption that he knows something. Slaine manages to keep silent and not reveal the truth, thinking back to the time he once spent with Princess Asseylum. Meanwhile, Count Saazbaum seems to have ulterior motives of some sort.

Aug 23, 2014

Episode 9 - Darkness VisibleE924m

Darkness Visible

Inko and the others undergo piloting training in a Kataphraktos combat simulator. Inside, Rayet reflects on her hatred, anger, and fear towards the Mars Knights, as well as her own circumstances. Yagarai and Marito also use the simulator to recreate a past battle. And the truth of what happened on Tanegashima is revealed.

Aug 30, 2014

Episode 10 - Before the WarE1024m

Before the War

Seylum thanks Inaho for everything and then leaves. Elsewhere, Slaine learns Count Saazbaum’s true motives. Yagarai gives Capt. Magbaredge Marito’s patient chart. Feelings begin to stir within each of them.

Sep 6, 2014

Episode 11 - Wind, Snow and StarsE1124m

Wind, Snow and Stars

Count Saazbaum launches his attack. The UEF meets its offensive in this land of brutal cold. Inaho and the others put together a plan to fight back. Working on his own, Slaine makes his way through the intense fighting to reach the Deucalion.

Sep 13, 2014

Episode 12 - Childhood's EndE1224m

Childhood's End

While Inaho and the others are carrying out their plan, they encounter Count Saazbaum’s Kataphraktos. Slaine, who had been trying to catch up to Princess Asseylum, finds himself in an unexpected situation. The fierce battle on the snowy field builds in intensity, and then—

Sep 20, 2014

Episode 13 - This Side of ParadiseE1324m

This Side of Paradise

2016, a year and a half after the assassination of Princess Asseylum. Slaine, who has earned the status of Mars Knight in spite of being an Earthborn is now served by his own personal subordinate and has been taking part in battles against the UEF. Elsewhere, the Deucalion is finishing up repairs in order to proceed to a new battlefront. One after another, the ship’s former crew returns.

Jan 10, 2015

Episode 14 - The Beautiful and DamnedE1424m

The Beautiful and Damned

At the Vers Empire’s frontline stronghold in Earthspace, Slaine leaves for their base on Marineros Island accompanied by the Stygis Squadron, compound Kataphraktoi. Meanwhile, the Deucalion arrives at the United Forces of Earth’s Trident Base, but some of the soldiers there are not fond of a unit that is equipped with Aldnoah.

Jan 17, 2015

Episode 15 - Toll for the BraveE1524m

Toll for the Brave

The Mars Knights have assembled at Marineros Island. Slaine tries to take part in the battle, but he is looked down upon by his erstwhile fellow knights because he was born on Earth. Elsewhere, the crew of the Deucalion prepares for battle at Trident Base. Learning of the existence of Slaine’s swift Tharsis, they are wary of its capabilities.

Jan 24, 2015

Episode 16 - Soldiers' PayE1624m

Soldiers' Pay

Lt. Marito, who is serving with Yuki Kaizuka, receives orders for a new operation. Yagarai is concerned about the position this will put Yuki in, who has been assigned to a unit away from the Deucalion. Meanwhile, a group of Mars Knights who oppose the Earthborn Slaine’s rise to power plan a new attack on Earth in hopes of securing more power of their own.

Jan 31, 2015

Episode 17 - The Turning WheelE1724m

The Turning Wheel

Irritated by Slaine’s actions, Count Marylcian works out a new strategy with Count Barouhcruz. Elsewhere, Rayet loses her composure in front of the Mars Knight prisoner, and Inaho deduces her true intentions. Meanwhile, Slaine talks about birds with Eddelrittuo.

Feb 7, 2015

Episode 18 - The Rose and the RingE1824m

The Rose and the Ring

Princess Lemrina is distraught over an unexpected situation, but Slaine tells her that on the contrary, he will use it to his advantage. But deep down, he gradually feels more and more cornered. Elsewhere, the Deucalion’s crew links up with a UFE company that is engaging a powerful enemy. Then, on the front line, Inaho gets out of his Kataphraktos.

Feb 14, 2015

Episode 19 - Here to ThereE1924m

Here to There

The Orbital Knights rally under Princess Asseylum’s new proclamation with renewed determination. Slaine launches a new operation, partly to contain the factions who are against him. Elsewhere, Capt. Magbaredge, who has been summoned by senior UFE officials, realizes just what they think of the Deucalion. There, she receives orders for a new mission.

Feb 21, 2015

Episode 20 - The Light of DayE2024m

The Light of Day

The UFE is overwhelmed by the Mars Knights’ advance. Inaho and the Deucalion take part in the fighting, but they find themselves hard pressed by an unexpected attack. Elsewhere, Slaine unburdens himself to Eddelrittuo. A Mars Knight who requested an audience with Princess Asseylum did so with an ulterior motive.

Feb 28, 2015

Episode 21 - The Fortune's FoolE2124m

The Fortune's Fool

Under orders from United Forces of Earth’s General Headquarters, the Deucalion and her crew take part in an assault mission. They formulate a plan that will let them fight the Mars Knights. Elsewhere, with fresh determination, Slaine advances his invasion of the surface to broaden his power base. However, there are those who have doubts about his true motives.

Mar 7, 2015

Episode 22 - Out of the PastE2224m

Out of the Past

The Deucalion receives new orders, but Capt. Magbaredge senses that another mission is in motion behind the scenes. Inaho takes action to protect Princess Asseylum. Elsewhere, Slaine explains his intentions to Princess Lemrina. He does not know that the situation is changing…

Mar 14, 2015

Episode 23 - The UnvanquishedE2324m

The Unvanquished

Inaho and the crew of the Deucalion steel themselves for the final battle. Capt. Magbaredge confronts Vice Admiral Hakkinen and takes part in the dangerous mission. Meanwhile, Slaine is determined to commit all his forces to prepare for a final showdown. Princess Asseylum, having been rescued, resolves to confront their fate.

Mar 21, 2015

Episode 24 - Inherit the StarsE2424m

Inherit the Stars

The war has come to one final battle. Having reached an understanding, Slaine resigns himself to his fate. Elsewhere, Inaho answers the call of his own destiny. There is someone who sheds tears at the sight of the battlefield where all too many lights flare, then die out. A solitary girl saw the final moments of their battle.

Mar 28, 2015

Actors

Natsuki Hanae

Natsuki Hanae

Inaho Kaizuka (voice)

Kensho Ono

Kensho Ono

Slaine Troyard (voice)

Sora Amamiya

Sora Amamiya

Asseylum Vers Allusia (voice)

Mikako Komatsu

Mikako Komatsu

Inko Amifumi (voice)

Sayaka Ohara

Sayaka Ohara

Yuki Kaizuka (voice)

Sachika Misawa

Sachika Misawa

Rayet Areash (voice)

Kazuya Nakai

Kazuya Nakai

Koichiro Marito (voice)

Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Darzana Magbaredge (voice)

Toru Okawa

Toru Okawa

Saazbaum (voice)

Show Hayami

Show Hayami

Cruhteo (voice)

Inori Minase

Inori Minase

Eddelrittuo (voice)

Shiina Natsukawa

Shiina Natsukawa

Lemrina Vers Allusia (voice)

Yu Shimamura

Yu Shimamura

Kaoru Mizusaki (voice)

Makoto Furukawa

Makoto Furukawa

Shigou Kakei (voice)

Daisuke Hirakawa

Daisuke Hirakawa

Harklight (voice)

Taishi Murata

Taishi Murata

Calm Craftman (voice)

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