Is Kidou Senkan Nadesico finished?

In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Kidou Senkan Nadesico”, also known by the following titles:

• Martian Successor Nadesico
• 機動戦艦ナデシコ
• Kidou Senkan Nadeshiko
• Mobile Battleship Nadesico

Status

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Based on our analysis, the series is FINISHED. ✅

Here’s how we reached that conclusion:

• All related entries are marked as finished on MyAnimeList
• The series is listed as ended on Trakt

These sources consistently confirm that the main story of Kidou Senkan Nadesico has been fully concluded.

Watch order

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Yuugeki Uchuu Senkan Nadesico ↗ ↖

September 1, 1996

Finished Manga

Nadesico
遊撃宇宙戦艦ナデシコ

Summary

An alien armada from Jupiter has amassed enough power to destroy all of Earth’s defenses. Earth’s final hope lies in the Space Battleship Nadesico, a ship created using recently discovered extraterrestrial technology. The Nadesico’s rag-tag crew must overcome their idiosyncrasies and defeat the alien fleet or Earth’s last hope will be lost.

(Source: ANN)

Background

Yuugeki Uchuu Senkan Nadesico was published in English as Nadesico by Central Park Media from June 15, 2000 to October 15, 2002.

Kidou Senkan Nadesico ↗ ↖

October 1, 1996

Finished Airing TV

Martian Successor Nadesico
機動戦艦ナデシコ

Summary

Akito doesn't want to fight. Despite a childhood spent on the anime Gekiganger 3, a Mecha show, he'd rather cook than pilot a Mecha. Fate intervenes when his home on Mars is destroyed, and he is transported instantly to the Earth, mysteriously. He has questions no one can answer fully, but follows a girl from a chance meeting in hopes to discover any. The girl, Yurika, is captain of the private battleship Nadesico, and in order to follow her, he enlists as their cook. Possessing the nanite implants that allow to control mechas, he's a handy backup pilot for the mechas of the Nadesico. He joins a crew bent on avenging Mars that seems to be composed of only misfits, otakus, and ditzes; however, in reality, they are handpicked experts. They take their own private war back to Mars to face the harsh reality that life may not always be like a Giant Mecha series.

(Source: ANN)

Gekiganger 3: The Movie ↗ ↖

February 21, 1998

Finished Airing OVA

Gekiganger 3
ゲキ・ガンガー３　熱血大決戦

Summary

Ken, Joe, and Akira, three high school students, must combine their three mecha into Gekiganger III to defeat the evil Prince Akara and Emperor Hyperion. The OVA is a compilation of the scenes from Nadesico, a new "movie", and is a parody of many mecha series from the 80s.

(Source: ANN)

Kidou Senkan Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness ↗ ↖

August 1, 1998

Finished Airing Movie

Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness
機動戦艦ナデシコ The prince of darkness

Summary

Two years have passed since the end of the "Martian Successor Nadesico." Akito and Yurika have disappeared. The Jovians and the Earthlings have joined forces and Ruri is now captain of Nadesico B. As the popularity of Boson Jumping grows, a vast transportation network has been developed. Dubbed the Hisago Plan, this network of Chulip portals holds the answers to the mysteries behind Bose particles and their power. If those secrets should fall into the wrong hands, it could mean big trouble. And big trouble there is. A Martian splinter group has launched an offensive, leaving the United Forces befuddled and desperate. So much so, in fact, that the former crew of the Nadesico is called back to active duty for a special unsanctioned mission-to save us all. Does this menagerie of misfits have what it takes? Who will win the race for the Boson technology? And what the heck happened to Akito and Yurika?

Background

The series won the 1998 Animage's Anime Grand Prix Award. It also won the 1999 Seiun Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.