MÄR [Meru]

A fantasy adventure manga from 2003 to 2006, published by Shogakukan, MÄR [Meru] is the brainchild of creator Nobuyuki Anzai. The series follows a young boy transported to a magical world where warriors wield sentient weapons called ÄRMs, blending action and otherworldly quests. Anzai's distinctive art and storytelling defined this compact 15-issue run, making it a notable entry in early-2000s shonen manga.