Marchen Awakens Romance · Episode 16: The War Games Commence!

The War Games Commence!

2005-07-1725 min

In Vestry and throughout the world of MÄR-Heaven, the Chess’ announcement of the War Game rings like death knell, gathering all its adversaries to Reginrave castle, stage of the preliminary round. However, aside from Ginta's MÄR team and Alviss of Cross Guard, none of the salvaged fighters gets out of it alive.

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1Open! Door to Another World!2005-04-0325 minGinta Toramizu, an otaku-ish high school student, has had his 102nd dream of a fantasy world that goes by the name of MÄR-Heaven, and is subsequently subjected to many jeers from his classmates because of that, save for his childhood friend Koyuki. One day when he is briefing her on his newest dream, a phantom clown appears and claims him as the chosen Earth dweller to be permitted entrance into that very same wonderland. His embarkment into MÄR-Heaven is greeted by the meeting with a mysterious, beautiful witch named Dorothy and primary knowledge of the powerful magical artifacts existing…2Babbo: The Legendary ARM!2005-04-1025 minAfter aiding Dorothy on her ÄRM hunt, Ginta's forfeited the ownership of the dormant legendary ÄRM Babbo, a sentient weapon that is just as vexing as it is fabled. Ginta's and Babbo's bickering eventually leads to their newly founded company crumbling, landing Babbo in the hands of two ÄRM thief con men, Moku and Chapu. However their identity is quickly exposed, and after Ginta forcibly reclaims Babbo, the two reconcile.3Jack’s Battle Shovel in Action!2005-04-1725 minGinta's traveling leads him to the house of Jack, a father-orphaned farmer of Ginta's age living with his hospitable mom. They befriend each other after the two vagrants help him outfight the Rogelu brothers, two werewolves terrorising Jack's farming, and Jack decides to accompany Ginta on his way to find a way back to Earth.4Lost and Found Babbo!2005-04-2425 minThe trio arrives at Pezu, a small town where Jack does his trading. As their efforts to search out the occult clown Dimension ÄRM turn fruitless, more trouble's to come: Ginta's again robbed of Babbo by the Stanley bandit. When the boy fights to recover his ÄRM, one unlikely hand of help extends from Alviss, a mysterious yet hostile boy introducing himself as the one who summoned Ginta to MÄR-Heaven using the "Monban Piero" clown ÄRM.5Alviss, The Mysterious Young Man!2005-05-0125 minAlviss’ arrival brings a dark secret to light: the existence of a rebellious military faction known as the Chess Pieces army, which 6 years ago came within an ace of conquering MÄR-Heaven before it was quelled by the world's guardians, the Cross Guard soldiers; and the need to dispose of Babbo due to its gory history of massacring people alongside the Chess un-dead commander, Phantom. Much persuasion, and even retaliation (though vain) is needed from Ginta to change Alviss’ mind, including a promise to get stronger. Meanwhile, in a lightning-zapped graveyard, one bevy of masked warriors…6Snow: The Young Girl Inside the Ice2005-05-0825 minSoon after the confrontation with Alviss, Ginta & co. encounter Edward, a small dog-man introducing himself as the custodian of Snow, a princess currently fleeing from her stepmother queen, an insatiable woman who, out of desire for the world's throne, makes attempts on her stepdaughter's life to reign over the entire kingdom. On Edward's request to rescue the princess, who at the moment is dying inside a frosted palace, Ginta discovers that 1) the girl bears an exact resemblance to his Earth friend Koyuki and 2) the minions (Ian and Loco) that the queen sends after the princess turn out to…7Awaken: Meet the Other Ed!2005-05-1525 minGinta's clash with one of the two Chess Pieces, Ian, tends to favour the latter as Ginta's far too inexperienced and unequipped for the use of Babbo. As the situation necessitates it, Edward reverts to his second form, Alan, a man with yet to be revealed identity but much dreaded by the Chess members, buying Ginta enough time to unfreezes Snow and (accidentally) exchanges a kiss with her. In the middle of the confusion, Halloween, a Knight of the Chess Pieces – an acquaintance with whom Alan stays in discordance – arrives to summon his subordinates back for the Chess Pieces' official issuing…8Phantom, The Undead Knight!2005-05-2225 minPhantom, the "No.1 Knight" zombie from the resurrection assembles all Chess Pieces warriors in the hall of a levitating castle and loses no time raising his men's esprit de corps with the long-awaited declaration of the 2nd Marchen war. At the same time, Ginta's gang meets with Dorothy; and Alan sends all four of them into the training dimension of "Training Gate" (Shuuren no mon) for a quick fighting coaching, knowing time's running out.9The Training Gate - Merilo and Bumoru2005-05-2925 minInside the Gates, Ginta and Snow, Dorothy and Jack, each group greets their respective training navigator Meriro (a soft-spoken, cute nekomimi) and Bumolu (a dumpy and foul-mouthed catwoman) and enters their training session: Ginta learns of the truth behind Babbo's fame as a legendary ÄRM – the ability to metamorphose into 8 powerful versions, and Jack gets his incapable scoop ÄRM upgraded with Dorothy's magic stones. Outside, Alan accosts the aforementioned Alviss, whom he recognizes as a fellow Cross Guard member 6 years ago, though was a child at that time.10The Second Great War Begins2005-06-0525 minAs sunset dawns, the Chess Pieces soldiers, with Phantom assuming their command, grace their returned heyday by showering the whole MÄR-Heaven in a mass blood-bath. The emergency transmitted by Cross Guard troops throughout the world reaches Alan and Alviss as they discuss whether Ginta's potential can outdo the late Cross Guard general (also one man from Earth world), and Alviss departs in a hurry after scowling Alan for remaining on his post beside the Training Gate when MÄR-Heaven's in dire need of his help.11Babbo: Version 2!2005-06-1225 minJust before the 180-day deadline reaches its end, Ian uncovers their training spot and battles a physically deteriorated Alan to advance on Ginta's dimension. The trainees finish their session just in time to fend the Rook off, and Ginta settles their duel with a win, using v.2 of Babbo Bubble Launcher.12Nanashi, Chief of Luberia!2005-06-1925 minNow with Dorothy on their side, there lacks two more members to incorporate team MÄR which, according to Snow, will defend MÄR-Heaven in the Cross Guard's stead. On their way to Hild continent, Ginta & co. are ambushed by Luberia, MÄR-Heaven's most prestigious thief guild. Therefrom they meet and ally with Luberia's captain, Nanashi, whom turns out to be seeking after a man from Chess responsible for the assault at Luberia's base fort just before the war. In the faraway Lestava castle, the news of Ian's punishment for disobedience to command reaches him, his girlfriend Gido (also his…13Nanashi vs. Orco at the Underground Lake!2005-06-2625 minNow accompanied by Nanashi, MÄR arrives in Vestry, a coastal village wrecked after a Chess’ carnage and divides their numbers to help the people and exile the Chess away from that part of the continent. Ginta later befriends Tom, a (self-claimed) native young boy habitué of the haunted Vestry cave while on the other side of the underground route, Dorothy & Nanashi encounters a Chess Bishops-ranked homicidal retard, Orco, and Dorothy's for the first time overawed at Nanashi's prowess.14Babbo Version Three: Gargoyle2005-07-0325 minGinta's 2nd Chess adversary introduces himself as another Bishop-ranked psycho, Girom. Granting the request of the cave ghosts, Ginta resorts to his powerful v.3 Babbo Guardian ÄRMs, Gargoyle and defeats Girom, blasts the cave's blockade, setting the ghost free. In return, they presents him a key and a magic stone as a token of gratitude. Observing the scene, Tom switches off his façade and reverts back to be the genuine Phantom, killing the loser Orco as he leaves.15John Peach, The Seventh Team Member?2005-07-1025 minA filler episode. Ginta's team runs into John Peach, a loudmouthed boy claiming himself to be the hero that shall save MÄR-Heaven from under the Chess Pieces claws. He steals (thinking he's earned it) gold from some thieves who happens to have a strong spider ÄRM (who he later gets by accident). peach, thinking he's the hero, challenges Ginta to a match which snow later says will be a race. stupid things happen, and Dorothy later explains that the spider ÄRM is really rare because no one uses it, because the spider is uncontrollable and to stop it, it has to eat the user. Peach activates it…16The War Games Commence!2005-07-1725 minIn Vestry and throughout the world of MÄR-Heaven, the Chess’ announcement of the War Game rings like death knell, gathering all its adversaries to Reginrave castle, stage of the preliminary round. However, aside from Ginta's MÄR team and Alviss of Cross Guard, none of the salvaged fighters gets out of it alive.17First Battle: Alviss vs. Leno!2005-07-2425 min1st Round, 1st battle, Reginrave castle stage, Alviss wins his first victory against a Rook named Leno Rodokin. His Cross Guard past as a child is brought into light, including his fatal first meeting with Phantom, which has resulted him his cursed blemish, the Zombie Tattoo.18First Battle: Part 2, Jack vs. Pano!2005-07-3125 min1st Round, 2nd battle, Reginrave castle stage, Jack against Leno's Rook sister Pano Rodokin. The battle ends a comical loss on Jack's part.19Captain Ginta and Gargoyle vs. Garon!2005-08-0725 min1st Round,3rd battle, Reginrave castle stage, Ginta vs. Garon Rodokin, the Bishop father of the previous Rook siblings. The utilization of his invincible Guardian Gargoyle brings about Garon's ultimate defeat.20Back to the Training Gate! Learn How to Really Fight!2005-08-1425 minAs the meaning of resemblance between Ginta and the Cross Guard former captain Danna dawns on him, Gaira summons him and Jack back to the Training Gate. Meanwhile, Ian approaches Phantom and requests the same, Ginta's true capacity has precipitated the time he carries out his vow: to kill Ginta and Gido's punishment executor.21The Desert Field and the Fighting Princess!2005-08-2125 min2nd Round, 1st battle, desert stage, Snow of MÄR and Fuugi of Chess Pieces duel. Snow's giant Snowman "Yuki-chan" slams quickly crush Fugi and his geographically advantageous Wind Arm.22Nanashi vs. Loco and the Straw Doll2005-08-2825 min2nd Round, 2nd battle, desert stage, Nanashi vs. Loco. The Rook's mastery of Darkness ÄRMs corners Nanashi (in its physical literally) into a paralytic position. Though he manages to beat his way out of it without killing the girl, the excruciating pain from her voodoo tools takes it toll and he loses.23Dorothy: A Witch to be Feared!2005-09-0425 min2nd Round, 3rd battle, desert stage, Dorothy against Maira. Ignorant of his opponent's magic kingdom nationality and her inhumane notoriety, the Bishop challenges Dorothy with his amoeba Guardian Vacua, only to be devoured altogether by her Guardian dog Toto.24Phantom’s Hidden Joy!2005-09-1125 minOn the night before the 3rd Battle, Ginta runs into "Tom", who with the Chess Pieces hot at his heels, beseeches the boy's help. However the hunter (who turns out to be Peta) outwits both, and kills "Tom" right in front of Ginta. Leaving the boy with his wrath provoked, Phantom returns from his framed "death" with his head high; Ginta's bound to give all out against the Chess in the future, given they've murdered a 'friend' he's promised protection.25Alan: The Man Who Came Late!2005-09-1825 min3rd Round, 1st battle, volcano stage, Alan wakes from his slumber inside Edward to combat the Rook Alibaba, who deliberately spars with Cross Guard's 2nd-in-command to ascend to Knight class. With little effort, he obliterates the presumptuous tyro's Guardian Genie's Lamp, showing him his place, and casually tosses him into the volcano for his disrespect.26Show Your Stuff, Jack: Funky Fungi!2005-09-2525 min3rd Round, 2nd battle, volcano stage, Jack vs. Pano rematch. Jack's continuous trainings come to fruition; his hallucinatory toadstools triumph over her primal Weapon ÄRM, and inadvertently earn him her affection in the process.27Snow at the Volcano Mountain Range Field2005-10-0225 min 28Accursed Candle! Ginta vs. Kannochi!2005-10-0925 min 29Another Zombie Tatto! Alviss vs. Rolan!2005-10-1625 min 30Phantom and the Zodiac Knights2005-10-2325 min 31Shadow Battles! Gargoyle Vs. the Dark Gargoyle!2005-10-3025 min 32The Quiet Fighting Spirit... Alviss` Power!2005-11-0625 min 33Team MAR on the Ropes2005-11-1325 min 34Aqua, Akko and the Nanashi Method2005-11-2025 min 35Girom Counterattacks! Egola Vs. Gargoyle!2005-11-2725 min 36Sing, Crazy Quilt, Sing! Dorothy Vs. Rapunzel!2005-12-0425 min 37To Caldia, the Land of Witches2005-12-1125 min 38Phantom Vs. Ginta2005-12-1825 min 39Ash, the Knight Who Protects Children2005-12-2525 min 40The World’s Ugliest Match! Snow Vs. Eemokis!2006-01-0825 min 41Aalviss` Crisis: Stolen Magical Power!2006-01-1525 min 42Sensation! The Knight Candice, Stone User!2006-01-2225 min 43Battle Field of Death! The Psycho Space!2006-01-2925 min 44Fateful Mortal Combat! Nanashi Vs. Galian!2006-02-0525 min 45Lightning Vs. Lightning! Nanashi’s Memory Returns!2006-02-1225 min 46A Knight Reborn! Ian’s Revenge!2006-02-1925 min 47Alviss` Struggle2006-02-2625 min 48Dorothy’s Anger! The Desert Tower!2006-03-0525 min 49The Zonnens Infiltrate the Training Gate!2006-03-1225 min 50Alviss Vs. Nanashi! Forbidden Labyrinth!2006-03-1925 min 51Dorothy Vs. Snow! The Allure of Lippenstift2006-03-2625 min 52Concentrate! The Power of the Sixth Sense!2006-04-0225 min 53We’ll beat Phantom2006-04-0925 min 54Alan’s Goosebumps2006-04-1625 min 55The Unforgiving Alviss2006-04-2325 min 56Dorothy Gets Swallowed2006-04-3025 min 57Snow’s Smile2006-05-0725 min 58Ian’s Anger2006-05-1425 min 59Ginta Returns to Tokyo2006-05-2125 min 60Nanashi’s Reckless Move2006-05-2825 min 61Deep Depths of Dorothy’s Mind2006-06-0425 min 62Alan the Famous Detective2006-06-1125 min 63Alviss and Girl2006-06-1825 min 64Koyuki’s Mask2006-06-2525 min 65Lilis of the Strange Wonderland2006-07-0225 min 66Princess Reginre’s Secret2006-07-0925 min 67The New ARM of Loco and Curse2006-07-1625 min 68Beginning of the Last Battle2006-07-2325 min 69Jack and the Fire Guardian2006-07-3025 min 70Rematch: Alviss vs. Rolan2006-08-0625 min 71The Eternal Moment2006-08-1325 min 72The Bride of Sorrow (Chimera)2006-08-2025 min 73Alan’s Old Wound (Trauma)2006-08-2725 min 74Farewell Old Friend (Halloween)2006-09-0325 min 75Ruberia’s Oath2006-09-1025 min 76Scarlet Claw (Garnet Crow)2006-09-1725 min 77Ginta vs. Phantom2006-09-2425 min 78The Most Evil Cat Guardian2006-10-0125 min 79The Decision2006-10-0825 min 80The Cute Visitor2006-10-1525 min 81Splitting Babbo2006-10-2225 min 82The Roar of Revival2006-10-2925 min 83Ian and Bride2006-11-0525 min 84Rescue Snow2006-11-1225 min 85Stormy Zephyroth Broom of Love2006-11-1925 min 86Round Dance of Time (Rondo)2006-11-2625 min 87Fortress City Pultgayin2006-12-0325 min 88Phantom’s Dream2006-12-1025 min 89Awakening the Zombie Tattoo2006-12-1725 min 90Cravea of Forgetfulness2006-12-2425 min 91Alviss Closes His Eyes (Name)2007-01-0725 min 92Misty Castle2007-01-1425 min 93Analyst of the Dark World2007-01-2125 min 94The Scattered and Dyed Rose2007-01-2825 min 95Snow’s Truth2007-02-0425 min 96Deceitful Peace2007-02-1125 min 97Disperses in Flame, Sleeps in Water2007-02-1825 min 98Goodbye, Tender-Hearted Chess2007-02-2525 min 99The Light of Alviss2007-03-0425 min 100Stormy Zephyroth Broom of Pity2007-03-1125 min 101 102

Marchen Awakens Romance★ 67%

Marchen Awakens Romance

Name: Marchen Awakens Romance
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2005
Rating: 6.7

MÄR

メル

Also known as: MÄR, メル, Märchen Awakens Romance, MAR-Heaven, MÄR Heaven

TV2005★ 67%Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy

Synopsis

Dreaming of a magical world every night, the young Toramizu Ginta yearns to be able to go there. With only his friend Koyuki believing in his dreams, Ginta remains positive despite the slander he receives from others over his dreams. But his wishes are answered, as one day a large door appears in front of Ginta, summoning him to the land of MAR Heaven. In this land, the weapons known as ARMS exist. While initially Ginta greatly enjoyed the discovery of this magical world, he soon learns of the terrible wars that have once plagued MAR Heaven and the upcoming war that may soon appear.

Characters & Voice Actors

AlanMain

Junko MinagawaJP

Ginta ToramizuMain

Kumiko HigaJP

SnowMain

Ai ShimizuJP

AlvissMain

Souichirou HoshiJP

DorothyMain

Saki NakajimaJP

BabboMain

Kazuki YaoJP

JackMain

Daisuke SakaguchiJP

NanashiMain

Masaya OnosakaJP

Magical RoeSupporting

Tomokazu SekiJP

SaturnSupporting

Rikiya KoyamaJP

GidoSupporting

Megumi ToyoguchiJP

StanleySupporting

Kishou TaniyamaJP

Staff

Amanda Winn LeeADR Director (English)

Nobuyuki AnzaiOriginal Creator

Yukiko BanKey Animation

Hiroshi WatanabeKey Animation

Keiichirou KawaguchiDirector (eps 53-102)

Keiichirou KawaguchiKey Animation (ED)

Toshiyuki KomaruChief Animation Director

Toshiyuki KomaruAnimation Director (OP, ED)

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