Nadesico

In the age of near-space colonization, a young man becomes embroiled in mystery and romance on board the oddly-named, corporate warship, Nadesico (named for Nadesico flowers). Surrounded by talented, eccentric shipmates with diverse backgrounds and clashing lifestyles, Akito juggles his joint responsibilities as ship's cook and pilot of the advanced robot suit, Aesti Valis. Leading this motley crew is the brilliant, but erratic young captain, Yurika, a childhood friend of Akito whose romantic interest has not faded with age. She is not alone in her chase, as several other crewmembers also vie for Akito's attention. Against this teenage angst-filled backdrop, the ship pursues its mission to discover the secret origins of the past and current Jovian wars and the fate of Akito's devastated former homeland, Mars.

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Nadesico: Prince of Darkness