In Mars, the characters' names were changed to Chinese names for localization, but it otherwise follows the manga's general plot. Another difference between media is that Rei Kashino drives a Ducati Monster motorcycle in the manga while Ling Chen drives a Yamaha Fazer in the drama. It was voted Favorite Drama of the Year at the 40th Annual 2005 Golden Bell Awards, and was the highest rated program in 2005 when it aired on the Philippine network QTV.