“MAR really shines in its balance of shonen and shojo... it actually captures the reality of being more or less forced into a war in a different world.” Tumblr · 13 years ago Key Series Highlights
: Ginta Toramizu starts as a physically weak dreamer but gains incredible strength and perfect vision upon entering MÄR Heaven due to the world's lower gravity. Marchen Awakens Romance
: Much of the story revolves around a massive tournament against the "Chess Pieces" army, which reviewers compare to the iconic Dark Tournament from YuYu Hakusho . MÄR or Märchen Awakens Romance by Nobuyuki Anzai (2003) “MAR really shines in its balance of shonen and shojo