God Mars

God Mars is a super robot anime series that premiered in Japan in 1981. The series revolves around Takeru Myojin (also known as Mars), a young man created and sent to Earth as a weapon of destruction by the leader of the Gishin Empire. He possesses immense psychic powers and is destined to activate God Mars, a giant robot formed by the combination of six smaller robots.

These robots are:

• Gaia: A sphinx-like robot controlled directly by Takeru's mind.
• Sphinx: A robot resembling its namesake, typically handling ground-based combat.
• Uranus: A humanoid robot focused on aerial combat.
• Titan: A humanoid robot specializing in hand-to-hand combat.
• Shin: A humanoid robot equipped with various weaponry.
• Ra: A humanoid robot with a focus on energy attacks.

As Takeru grows up, he develops a strong sense of justice and compassion, deciding to fight against his programmed destiny and protect Earth from the Gishin Empire. The anime explores themes of identity, destiny versus free will, and the conflict between good and evil. A key element of the plot involves a prophecy that states that when God Mars is fully activated, Mars' twin brother, the mechanical beast Marg, will self-destruct, triggering a chain reaction that will destroy the Earth. Takeru's struggle is therefore not only against the Gishin Empire but also against his own fate and the impending destruction of the planet.

The series is known for its dramatic storylines, complex characters, and its exploration of psychological and philosophical themes within the super robot genre. God Mars was a significant success in Japan and was later dubbed and broadcast in various other countries. The anime spawned several sequels, spin-offs, and related merchandise, solidifying its place in the history of Japanese animation.