Audience reviews
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mydorys
The story idea was great, but the development was simply awful. I'm unsure towards which type of audience this anima was supposed to be directed, but it feels disjointed. They touch on some deep subjects, which will not make it appropriate for a young audience, but then the art and the way the characters act are incredibly immature. AlLL of the characters, including the MC's, are just copies of other characters; none of them are unique or interesting. 80% of the voice actors are awful, cringy, and annoying. Not sure why their voices sound like they inhaled helium. Therefore, overall, generic and forgettable; maybe if the character were not so annoying, the story would have been better.
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I don't know how it goes for kids these days, but when I myself was a kid, my parents made me watch a lot of shows and read a lot of stories that have a lot of educational moral lessons that I can use later in life. For example, the Rabbit and the Turtle tells us that those who think they're above all others will be humbled, as well as never giving up despite the overwhelming odds. You get my point. So when an anime combines, well first of all, the anime style of animation that I clearly love so much, and the essence of these stories that I consumed a lot in my childhood, the nostalgia that resulted from it is simply divine. Before I continue, I will be discussing many parts about Episodes 3 and 4, so if you haven't watched the series, please watch out for spoilers.
Based on the mobile ga…
Read at the sourceEstebanito
I believe this anime is quite misinterpreted, or rather in a way that doesn't do justice to its own way of conveying meaning, both in terms of the appreciation that a lot of people have of it and in terms of ratings, which are a direct consequence of it.
Merc Storia is maybe not the best structured anime by it's episodic narrative, however it stands out by its formal elements, such as its quality to highlight and develop the different characters playing a role in it. Even though the narrative arcs may seem a bit redundant, the different stories all tackle complex issues and themes, such as the ambiguity between consciousness and subconsciousness or the will to transcend physical appearances to attain tolerance, in a relatively interesting way thoughout it's staging and the use of iconogra…
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Ok, let's just jump straight to scoring.
For Story: 6/10.
Overall story is no where to see. It's the episodic kind aimed toward kids under 10 years old. And you will see that it really is episodic. There's hardly any help from the experiences protagonists gained from previous episodes. Rather, it seems the protagonists aren't even needed for the story line to happen. They didn't do much each episode and most of the story line just move on, without much need for them. You often see people saying the protagonists need to be put in certain background/story line to shine, but yeah, that ain't happening with this series.
Character: 5/10
Character developments happen so suddenly, not everything is explained to satisfactory, 1-dimensional characters trying hard to look like they are more than…
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I want to say this is my first review, So I'm trying to do my best to write what I think of this Anime.
this Anime is actually my type for a character travelling everywhere, a main character "Yuu" travelling with "Merc" everywhere.
the Anime talks about how Yuu found Merc in the bottle and started to travel everywhere in order to regain Merc's memories, which it is too basic for me, but as the story develops, I see it as how enjoyable as it seems.
I find some of the characters are so good, except for some of them, but I enjoyed how the characters would take actions.
for the Music, how can I say that the opening and the ending are so good too? I mean the opening is so bright to me.
I enjoy of bright Animes like this and I can't say that I'm waiting for a season 2 announcement just to s…
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Merc Storia is one of those anime that at first sight doesn't seem to be anything special. It starts with a typical journey premise, then has a bunch of episodic adventures that involve the two leads helping people along the way and not really finding what they're looking for. There are a lot of series with this premise that unfortunately never really go anywhere. Merc Storia, on the other hand, knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything that it isn't: Just a sweet, fun romp that offers you respite in a difficult world. Let's jump in, shall we?
The story centers on Yuu, a young boy who lives with his parents in a village where people and monsters live side by side. Yuu is a healer, which in this case means he has the power to heal monster's angry hearts and calm them down. One day, h…
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[Spoiler Warning]
First of all, I recommend this to anyone who is lost on their journeys.
If you read the sypnosis, its not all there is to it.
I very much like this anime, never even read the Manga and will not do so sooner or later.
What I liked or loved about the Story:
It really has a dramatic beginning in the animation that in a young age, he lost or parted with his Father without knowing what happened to him but even if he was shocked by the reality, Merc has given him the PUSH he needed to step in his own two feet and move forward. This was really an interesting production for ALL AGES that tells you "There is more to life than this, get out off your shell and seek happiness" (Sorry for my grammar or Terms used because I'm just a newb so forgive me).
Me: There were many teachin…
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Merc Storia is a late adaptation of an ancient mobage, and as of right now, it’s one of the most overlooked anime of the fall season. I’m writing this review so I can convince you to give a chance to what I personally feel is the best anime of this season, and one of the best animes of 2018.
Story/Characters:
So here’s the premise: in this world, people and monsters are living together peacefully. However, not all monsters have been tamed. That why healers exist, whose job is to heal those monsters’ hearts. Our protagonist, Yuu – from “yuusha”, a.k.a. hero in English - is one of them, there’s just one problem: he’s deathly afraid of them, which makes his job quite complicated. And he’s a wimp in all regards anyway. And his sidekick, Merc, is just a tiny girl in a jar whose only power is…
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If you like a perfectly made sense story with explanation and good plot then this is not for you. There are many plot holes, the characters are your typical one dimensional character, not much progress and even if there is some progress, it happens super fast and without an explanation. Despite all of that, I think the story overall is not bad, you do not need to watch it seriously, just relax and enjoy it. Also, I love the art, animation and the soundtrack. Overall, I enjoyed the anime and find that it is so relaxing to watch, hence I gave it a good score.
Story 5/10
Art 8/10
Sound 7/10
Character 3/10
Enjoyment 7/10
Overall 7/10
Read at the sourceKANLen09
For a fantasy, magical adventure series such as this, please don't be dissuaded by the score itself. Instead, it gives you the sense of feeling that with the main character (and his companion), you're experiencing some that is good on its own merit.
The story goes of the usual magical fantasy, where humans and monsters exist, and with magic of course. We have our main protagonist Yuu the Healer (considered rare in the world of Merc Storia), with the special ability to heal monsters, something that is inherited within the "pretense" family that is the context of the entire show. With that set in mind, The Apathetic Boy Yuu goes out to adventure on his conquest to heal monsters, but not with his companion Merc, the Girl in a Bottle, trying to regain her memories as well.
Story and characte…
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