A story which bore the mien of a full-on tragedy suddenly looks as if it might have other ideas. Read more

Vampires have always been the tragic heroes of Mars Red, but never has their sad plight been more eloquently elucidated than here. Read more

On some level, I think it’s shows like Mars Red that give me the most joy of all as an anime fan. Read more

I can’t shake the feeling that – as with most good vampire stories – this series is at heart a tragedy. Read more

This can’t possibly end well. Read more

There’s no accounting for taste to be sure, but that doesn’t mean we have to like it. Read more

This is a series that understands and respects the traditions of vampire mythology but manages to put a truly original spin on them. Read more

There are a lot of different interests tangled up here.  And the moral landscape of Mars Red is just as tangled. Read more

Mars Red isn’t getting a lot of attention, but it certainly has mine. Read more