MÄR
- Märchen Awakens Romance
- MAR-Heaven
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Synopsis
Ginta Toramizu is a 14-year-old kid who doesn't have a lot going for him: he's near-sighted, doesn't do well in school, sucks at sports, and to top it off—he's short! But Ginta is a dreamer and has had the same dream 102 times, always in the same fantasy world, where he is a hero blessed with all the abilities he lacks in real life. One day, a supernatural figure appears at Ginta's school and summons him to a mysterious and exciting new world! In this strange universe filled with magic and wonder, he is strong, tough, agile—and he can see without his glasses! Thus, Ginta begins a mystical quest in search of the magical items known as "ÄRMS," one of which may have the power to send him home. Joining him on this epic journey are his companion Jack and the valuable living, talking, mustachioed iron-ball weapon known as "Babbo," which everyone wants but, it seems, only Ginta can possess! (Source: VIZ Media)
Publication notes
MÄR was published in English by VIZ Media from May 3, 2005, to September 18, 2007. It was also released in Brazilian Portuguese by Editora JBC from August 2010 to April 2012.
Published
May 2003 to Jul 2006
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- MAL rank
- #4118
- Members (MAL)
- 17,421
- Favorites (MAL)
- 389
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Main characters
Ginta Toramizu101 fan favoritesExternal profileA fun-loving, care-free boy who uses Babbo as his ÄRM. Being originally from another world (Earth) he was originally weak and nerdy (a stereotypical otaku) until he arrived in MÄR-Heaven, where he gained superior physical ability (and clear vision without his glasses), and his path happened to coincide with that of the ÄRM of legend Babbo. (Source: Wiki)
Dorothy80 fan favoritesExternal profileA witch of immeasurable power and the younger sister of Diana, Queen of Chess Pieces, who bears the responsibility to put a permanent rest to Diana's actions in accordance to the laws of their birthplace, the isolated magic kingdom Kaldea.
Alviss61 fan favoritesExternal profileThe cold figure of MÄR, Alviss is the one who brought Ginta into MÄR-Heaven. He joined the Cross Guard in the 1st War Game and grew fondness toward their leader, Danna, with whom he shared the very same goal for which they put their lives at risk, to fight the Chess and protect MÄR-Heaven. This pure courage, however, got Alviss further than he could ever have expected even in his wildest dream: Phantom also chose him as one who would reside in the dreary future of MÄR-Heaven... in the form of a Zombie-tattooed undead. For years Alviss lives under the looming shadow of this most unwanted tomorrow, and recluses from opening his heart for others. However after meeting with Ginta, Alviss starts to change and finally, stands up facing destiny in full height in order to realize his lifelong wish, the banishment of his hated enemy Phantom, riddance of the curse Tattoo, and peace attained for MÄR-Heaven. A Darkness ÄRM user. He is loyal and protect for everyone that he thinks as his 'friend'.
Nanashi59 fan favoritesExternal profileNanashi is one of the more mysterious characters in MÄR. He was found lying alone in the middle of nowhere with a nasty wound to his stomach by Galian. After he was revived by him and taken to the bandit village of Luberia, it was revealed that he has no memory of his past or even his name, and thus Galian named him Nanashi, or "nameless." Galian would later betray Nanashi, joining the Chess Pieces and leaving him in charge of Luberia after erasing his memory of him. Nanashi's main goal is to track down the Chess Piece responsible for wiping out Luberia (Peta) and avenge his slain allies. Like Ginta, he has the scent and incredible strength of someone who came to MÄR-Heaven from another world. Early on, Dorothy noticed that he had great physical strength, just like Ginta. Nanashi uses lightning ÄRM.
Snow21 fan favoritesExternal profileSnow is fun-loving and easy-going but can be serious in battle situations, and is notable for the fact that she looks and acts exactly like Koyuki, Ginta's crush in the real world - her own alternate versions, with whom she shares views of each other's world, and an affection toward Ginta, and was also Ginta's first kiss. She gets jealous whenever Dorothy gets too close to Ginta. [source: wikipedia]
Babbo12 fan favoritesExternal profileThe legendary ÄRM in the first two MÄR-Heaven war, wielded by captain of MÄR, Ginta. Ever since the 2nd war concluded, he's been traveling around searching for Ginta, and ended up sleeping in a lake until Kai wakes him up. Babbo has no magic stone inserted, so it can not transform into his previous versions. However, Babbo has new versions. Yao Kazuki provides the voice for Babbo version 6.
Alan12 fan favoritesExternal profile
Jack9 fan favoritesExternal profileJack is the son of Jake, a member of the Cross Guard who was killed by the Chess Piece Weasel. Loud-mouthed and clumsy, Jack is the weakest of Team MÄR, however not by any means the least resolute, if not the most, and having the least experience. He never misses a chance on training to get stronger. He also has a hopeless crush on every cute girl he can lay his eyes on, especially Snow and Dorothy, despite how cruelly they treat him. Jack is the one who meets Ginta Toramizu early in his adventure when he and Babbo stumble upon his garden. After Jack helps him beat the Rugelu Brothers (a pair of werewolves that were terrorizing Jack's home to claim the farm's vegetables), he and Ginta becomes best friends and joins Ginta on his journey.
