: The Ancients are the original inhabitants of Earth.
: AAST, a team of young girls tasked with global defense. Mars of Destruction OVA (2005)
The story follows Takeru Hinatashiro, a reluctant young man who is pressured by his father into joining the front lines. Takeru is given a specialized "Mars Suit," a piece of power armor that can only be used by someone with a specific DNA signature. Despite his high-tech gear and the support of his teammates, the battles are chaotic and often feel pointless, underscored by a soundtrack of classical music like "Ride of the Valkyries" that seems disconnected from the action on screen. The Truth Revealed : The Ancients are the original inhabitants of Earth
During a final confrontation with one of the Ancients, the monster does something unexpected: it speaks. It reveals a world-shattering secret that redefines the entire conflict. Takeru is given a specialized "Mars Suit," a
: Takeru Hinatashiro, a boy forced to pilot the Mars power armor.