MARS RED
On YTV
A dark, action-driven supernatural thriller set in 1920s Japan where a government vampire-hunting squad battles an undead plague in a richly atmospheric historical setting.
It’s 1923, and the mysterious blood source Ascra has unleashed a horde of vampires across Japan. In response, the government spawns Code Zero. With S-rank vampire Defrott and the rookie Kurusu, this kill squad is made for one reason: to hunt the undead!
Questions people ask
Is MARS RED violent? Yes, very. More violent than 94% of series.
Is MARS RED scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is MARS RED easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does MARS RED leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is MARS RED sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like MARS RED
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as MARS RED
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like MARS RED, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like MARS RED, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like MARS RED, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
