In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Saber Marionette R”, also known by the following titles:
- SMガールズ セイバーマリオネットR
Status#
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 Saber Marionette R has been fully concluded.
Watch order#
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SM Girls: Saber Marionette J ↗ ↖
April 20, 1995
Finished
Light Novel
SMガールズ セイバーマリオネットJ
Summary
On a world with no women, the surviving men have reintroduced the female in the form of an android. Called Marionettes, they are built to serve men and are limited in their interactions with humans. That is until a poor boy named Otaru Mamiya encounters a Marionette named Lime. Lime is a Saber model with a special circuit that gives her emotions. When Otaru awakens two more Saber Marionettes, his life as an 'average' man quickly becomes as extraordinary as the lives of his eager, busty new friends.(Source: Tokyopop)

Saber Marionette R ↗ ↖
May 24, 1995
Finished Airing
OVA
SMガールズ セイバーマリオネットR
Summary
Jr., the heir of Romana and his battle sabers Cherry and Lime, who have girl circuits are enjoying their peaceful life in Romana. Suddenly, the evil Star-Face and his sexadolls attack Romana in order to take over so Star-Face can become the next High Official. In order to truly become the next High Official and ruler of Romana, he must first eliminate Jr. This begins a battle for, not only Jr.'s life, but for all of Romana.(Source: ANN)

SM Girls: Saber Marionette R ↗ ↖
September 20, 1995
Finished
Light Novel
SMガールズ セイバーマリオネットR
Summary
Jr., the heir of Romana and his battle sabers Cherry and Lime, who have girl circuits are enjoying their peaceful life in Romana. Suddenly, the evil Star-Face and his sexadolls attack Romana in order to take over so Star-Face can become the next High Official. In order to truly become the next High Official and ruler of Romana, he must first eliminate Jr. This begins a battle for, not only Jr.'s life, but for all of Romana.(Source: ANN)

Saber Marionette J ↗ ↖
September 9, 1996
Finished
Manga
セイバーマリオネットJ
Summary
On a world with no women, the surviving men have reintroduced the female in the form of an android. Called Marionettes, they are built to serve men and are limited in their interactions with humans. That is until a poor boy named Otaru Mamiya encounters a Marionette named Lime. Lime is a Saber model with a special circuit that gives her emotions. When Otaru awakens two more Saber Marionettes, his life as an 'average' man quickly becomes as extraordinary as the lives of his eager, busty new friends.(Source: Tokyopop)
Background
Saber Marionette J was published in English by Tokyopop from July 1, 2003, to March 1, 2004, and digitally by VIZ Media under the VIZ Select imprint from September 29, 2015, to December 29, 2015. It was also released in Spanish by Editorial Ivrea from November 2001 to July 2002; and in Brazilian Portuguese by Editora JBC from April 2011 to August 2011.
Saber Marionette J ↗ ↖
October 1, 1996
Finished Airing
TV
セイバーマリオネットJ
Summary
In the distant future, since the Earth has become overpopulated, efforts to find and colonize on other planets have begun. However, one of the ships, the "Mesopotamia" malfunctions and all but 6 of its inhabitants are all killed. the remaining 6 manage to escape to a nearby planet named "Terra ll ", which is similar to Earth in many respects. However, all of them are male. Therefore, as to not let their efforts go to waste, they begin to set up 6 countries and to reproduce through cloning and genetic engineering. however, there are still no women, and to make up for it they create lifelike advanced female androids called "Marionettes" which do everyday chores and work. However, they are all emotionless machines. But one day, a ordinary boy named Otaru finds and awakens 3 special battle type Marionettes that have emotions due to a "Maiden Circuit" within them. It's up to him then to teach them and allow their emotions to grow, and when a nearby country threatens with world domination, it's up to to Otaru and his "human" Marionettes to protect their country.
Saber Marionette J Again ↗ ↖
November 25, 1997
Finished Airing
OVA
またまたセイバーマリオネットJ
Mata Mata Saber Marionette J
Mata Mata Saber Marionette J
Summary
Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry, female-like androids called marionettes, have returned to Otaru`s side. The somewhat reformed marionettes of Faust (Tiger, Luchs, and Panther) are sent to stay with Otaru and friends to learn more about being human. Enter a seventh marionette named Marine, who has a mysterious power -- and they all possess the special maiden circuit that allows a marionette to feel emotions!(Source: AniDB)

Saber Marionette J to X ↗ ↖
October 6, 1998
Finished Airing
TV
セイバーマリオネットJ to X
Summary
Taking place mere months after the Saber Marionette J OVA series, this newest installment in the Saber Marionette line follows the continuing adventures of Otaru and his clan of selfless, obsessive marionette girls. This time, the evil Faust is back, and again toying with Marionette technology that was never meant to be explored. The Saber Dolls are back, and torn between their newfound love for Otaru and their undying loyalty to Faust; Will Otaru, Lime, Cherry and Bloodberry be able to stop Faust again, or are they all headed for the scrap heap?(Source: AniDB)

Saber Marionette i: Neo Gene ↗ ↖
July 9, 2008
Finished
Manga
セイバーマリオネットi ~ネオジェネ~
