About this season
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
Episodes (27)
1. Alan's Goosebumps
Aired 16 April 2006 • 25 min
In the first battle of the 6th Round, Alan faces off against the cat-girl Chaton, the strongest Bishop. Unfortunately for Alan, he inherited Edward's fear of cats when he was still in him. Due to this Alan comically loses to the feline Bishop.
2. The Unforgiving Alviss
Aired 23 April 2006 • 25 min
Alviss faces off against Kouga, the weakest Knight, who is jealous at Alviss for looking handsome. Kouga stands little chance against Alviss, and Alviss wins through an incredible show of strength through the use of his new Guardian.
3. Dorothy is Eaten
Aired 30 April 2006 • 25 min
Dorothy faces off against Pinocchio, the puppet Knight created by Diana. When Dorothy is eaten by Pinocchio's Guardian ÄRM Fastitocalon, she encounters its soul inhabitant Poko who used to be Diana's servant before he accidentally stepped on her dress and ended up condemned to Fastitocalon. Dorothy promises to defeat Fastitocalon and save Poko, a promise she fulfills, and Dorothy defeats Pinocchio.
4. Snow's Smile
Aired 7 May 2006 • 25 min
An old babysitter of Snow, the Knight Magical Roe, faces off against her. However, he is also on a mission by Diana to capture Snow and succeeds.
5. Ian's Anger
Aired 14 May 2006 • 25 min
Ginta has a rematch with Ian, who has risen to the rank of Knight since their last encounter. Ginta, however, is blinded by his anger of Snow's capture, and Ian is much stronger than he used to be. It is through Ginta's will to save Snow, however, that he defeats Ian and makes him realize revenge won't save Gido.
6. Ginta Returns to Tokyo
Aired 21 May 2006 • 25 min
After Ian's defeat, Pozan announces that the final round of the War Games will be held weeks later in Reginlief. Gaira's Training Gate sends Team MÄR to Tokyo. After Ginta saves Koyuki from students of a rival school, Ginta encounters Jack as that gang's leader with no memories of Ginta. When Ginta aims at the ÄRM on Jack's forehead, Jack returns to normal. For some reason, Nanashi appears on a motorcycle and kidnaps Koyuki.
7. Out of Control Nanashi
Aired 28 May 2006 • 25 min
When Nanashi is discovered to be a bike gang leader after being found weak without memory, Ginta and Jack end up helping Nanashi when a rival gang kidnaps the teammates of the gang that found Nanashi. With the gang defeated and Nanashi back to normal, finding the others is the next goal.
8. Dorothy's Inner Mind
Aired 4 June 2006 • 25 min
Ginta, Babbo, Jack, and Nanashi find Dorothy as a maid to a rich mistress. Now they must find a way to get Dorothy to remember herself.
9. Alan the Detective
Aired 11 June 2006 • 25 min
Alan is the next one to be rescued from the strange spell over Team MÄR. Alan has since taken the job of a detective, and Alan uses his powerful ÄRM to defeat criminals. Ginta and Dorothy create a case for him to solve, and free him, too, from the hypnosis. Meanwhile, Koyuki goes missing from Team MÄR's hiding place. Can Dorothy and Ginta free Alan and defeat a monster sent by a mysterious woman.
10. Alviss and Girl
Aired 18 June 2006 • 25 min
Alviss is shown to be taking care of a girl named Kotomi in a hospital. He, too, has no more memories of MÄR-Heaven.
11. Koyuki's Mask
Aired 25 June 2006 • 25 min
With all of Team MÄR reunited, Alan has come to a conclusion that they are not really in Tokyo, but in someplace that resembles Tokyo. Ginta ends up investigating while the others flee the police. Ginta ends up encountering what looks like, but isn't Kannochi and ends up fighting him
12. Lilith in Wonderland
Aired 2 July 2006 • 25 min
Alan's theory of Tokyo came true when Lilith has made herself known. Alan reveals that he, Gaira, and the Cross Guard met Lilith during the battle against the Chess Pieces and that her parents were the Legendary ÄRM Users that kept her village safe. When she was in the Cross Guard and training with Alan in the Training Gate, she used a Dimension ÄRM to leave. While Jack, Nanashi, and Alviss fight the ÄRM Plenu Ryunu and stone knights, Ginta, Alan, and Dorothy head into the gate to confront Lilith and find out why she is doing the things experienced.
13. The Secret of Princess Reginleif
Aired 9 July 2006 • 25 min
Alibaba resurfaces and captures Princess Reginleif.
14. Loco and the New Cursed ÄRM
Aired 16 July 2006 • 25 min
With the aid of Loco, Ginta and Jack pursue Alibaba to where he has Princess Reginleif.
15. The Last Battle Begins
Aired 23 July 2006 • 25 min
The final round of the War Games begin. Jack battles against Weasel, the Chess Piece responsible for the death of Jack's father, Jake. Jack and Weasel are initially even, though when Weasel summons his Guardian, things begin to fall in his favor.
16. Jack and the Flame Guardian
Aired 30 July 2006 • 25 min
When Weasel summons Yggdrasil, Jack tries to draw strength from his wish to avenge his father's defeat and surpass his father to defeat Vizel. Soon after Jack regains his advantage, Weasel summons a powerful Guardian, Bird of Rotten Wood that destroyies trees, easily defeating almost all of Jack's abilities. Jack, in a final attack, summons his second Guardian and defeats both Yggdrasil and Bird of Rotten Wood, besting Weasel and surpassing his father.
17. Rematch: Alviss vs. Rolan
Aired 6 August 2006 • 25 min
Alviss and Rolan face each other in a rematch. Alviss questions Rolan for his decision of following Phantom, while Rolan questions why Alviss is so determined to live to eventually die rather than live forever with the ones he loves.
18. An Eternal Moment
Aired 13 August 2006 • 25 min
Alviss and Rolan continue their bout, with Rolan's instability over Phantom becoming his weakness, leading Alviss to victory. With Rolan defeated, Dorothy faces off against Chimera.
19. The Sorrowful Chimera
Aired 20 August 2006 • 25 min
Although at first, Dorothy stands little chance against Chimera, Dorothy manages to break off Chimera's skull mask, revealing Chimera's true identity, a woman. With Chimera's true face revealed, Dorothy learns the history behind the Chess Piece member.
20. Alan's Trauma
Aired 27 August 2006 • 25 min
Alan finally has his battle with Halloween. Some history is revealed between the two since childhood. Halloween also begins a killing spree with the spectators, severely wounding Alan when he tries to defend them.
21. Farewell, Halloween
Aired 3 September 2006 • 25 min
As Alan's battle with Halloween rages on, Halloween unleashes his Grave Hail ÄRM on him. Once Alan defeats this and survives another of Halloween's waves of flame attacks, Halloween summons his Guardian, Wakan Tanka. Alan summons his own Guardian, which is capable of defeating Wanka Tanka and throwing Halloween to unknown whereabouts, making Alan the victor.
22. Luberia's Oath
Aired 10 September 2006 • 25 min
Nanashi takes on Peta in his match. Peta's use of his blood-draining ÄRM combined with his intelligence is much more than a match for Nanashi.
23. Garnet Claw
Aired 17 September 2006 • 25 min
When Peta starts to have the advantage, Nanashi is brought to the brink of death. Nanashi is only saved with a Holy ÄRM given to him by Alviss, leaving the two fighters with only their Guardians left. Nanashi manages to both defeat Peta's Guardian and destroy his Blood Body, effectively defeating Peta. With the last of his strength, Nanashi delivers the death blow and avenges Luberia.
24. Ginta vs. Phantom
Aired 24 September 2006 • 25 min
Ginta and Phantom finally begin their match. Just before this, however, Dorothy hands over to Ginta a new magic stone for Babbo. Ginta easily defeats Phantom's weakest Guardians, though once Phantom uses his Phantom Glass, Ginta is forced to listen to Phantom's shocking background.
25. The Ultimate Cat Guardian
Aired 1 October 2006 • 25 min
Phantom reveals that he was a Caldian, and as a child was entranced by the Orb. One day he was caught, however, and his parents, unable to punish him, commit suicide. Phantom goes on to explain how he met Diana in jail and that he stole the ÄRM and the Orb with her. Unable to listen any longer, Ginta reveals Babbo's sixth form, which transforms into a Puss in Boots like the fairytale, and defeats several of Phantom's remaining Guardians.
26. Conclusion
Aired 8 October 2006 • 25 min
Ginta and Phantom finish their battle by using their strongest Guardians. Phantom's two Guardians when put together, however, are much to strong for Ginta's Gargoyle, and the three end up destroying each other. With no further ÄRM left, Phantom tries to best Ginta physically, though Ginta's iron will manages to defeat Phantom once and for all.
27. The Cute Visitor
Aired 15 October 2006 • 25 min
Ginta finishes the fight with Phantom, and team MÄR searches for Pozun, needing his Andata to get to Lestava and rescue Snow. Jack, Chaton, Alan, Nanashi find Pozun's younger sister, Porin. Porin takes them to her village, and explains why Pozun was referee for the Chess Pieces.