MapleStory

Anime Review

MapleStoryGenre Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Synopsis

Ten years ago, the World Tree that protected peace and order of the world was being targeted by an evil organization called the Zakum. The Human race led four other races: the brave warriors, the intelligent magicians, the agile archers and the sly thieves in a fight against the Zakums. In the end, the World Tree activated self-destruction to protect itself. However, the other races thought it was the Human race that destroyed the World Tree. When the World Tree was destroyed most of the races had nothing left, so a number of them went to Maple Island thinking the ones who stayed would die. They escaped Victoria and lived on Maple Island where living is getting harder and harder. Since then, a never-ending war between the different races began.

Ten years later, the main protagonist, Al, is determined to revive the World Tree. Al and his companions begin their journey to seek the seeds of the World Tree. At the same time, the Zakums reappear...

Characters

Al

Voiced by: Houko Kuwashima

The main protagonist of the anime. He is the son of the warrior 'Grande'. He dresses up like a monster because humans are considered enemies to other races. He likes doing random training and is mainly seen carrying a heavy stone behind him. He is known for his never give-up spirit and always-trying attitude and is quite stubborn at times. He is very determined and will do what's best for his family and friends. His main weapon of choice seems to be the wooden sword that he carries on his back. On October 31st, until November 28th (GMT+9), he is portrayed as an NPC located in Henesys in the Japan version of MapleStory for a limited time quest to save the World Tree. He can also be found, seemingly permanently, in the Henesys of the JAPANESE version.

Nina

Voiced by: Aya Endo

The strongest magician in the magician village Seron Ellinia. Also the village chief, but somewhat conceited. In Episode 3, she becomes the first monster to discover Al's identity as a human. Nina seems to be reluctant when she meets him but grows to accept him as a friend and to enjoy his company. In the fifth episode when Anji ran back into the village she stopped him she said she is the only one who could pull pranks on Al. Also then Puudou said that a female's jealousy is strong. Then at the end of the episode she was behind a rock and Puudou said that she should just admit that she can't stand to have her only friend (Al) taken away from someone else and she kicked him saying that he is not her friend. Her weapon of choice seems to be a maple wand. On October 31st, until November 28th (GMT+9), she is portrayed as an NPC located in Sleepywood in the Japan version of MapleStory for a limited time quest to save the World Tree.

Kino

Voiced by: Yuko Minaguchi

Based on the in-game monster, 'Orange Mushroom'. Loves collecting shiny stones. He was chased by the Warriors of Seron Perion and the Archers of Seron Henesys when they thought that he had a World Tree Seed. He collects those stones to make a present for his mother.

Ariba

Voiced by: Daisuke Namikawa

One of the first antagonists that is shown in the anime. He works for Krone. His character is based on the in-game monster 'Samiho'.

Barrow

Voiced by: Hidenobu Kiuchi

He is the leader of Seron Henesys (Archers) on Maple Island. He fought alongside Al's father, Grande. His character slightly resembles the in-game monster 'Meerkat' or 'Lycenthrope'.

Krone

Voiced by: Nana Mizuki

The second antagonist introduced that Ariba works for. Not much is known about her up to this point. Her character resembles the in game monster Lucida. She is constantly trying to find items to keep her face soft and moist, including snails. She also becomes very angry when she learns that someone is on a date and she is not.

Puudou

Voiced by: Rica Matsumoto

Nina's pet based on the in-game monster 'Ribbon Pig'. Often bumps into Al while trying to run away from Nina.

Gallus

Voiced by: Taiten Kusunoki

The leader of the Seron Perion (Warriors) on Maple Island. His character is based on by the in-game monster 'Muscle Stone'.

Anji

Voiced by: Takeshi Kusao

The leader of Seron Kerning (Thieves) on Maple Island based on the in-game monster "Wild Kargo". Not much else is known yet. He somehow has a connection with Al's father, Grande.

Zakteman

Voiced by: Nachi Nozawa

Appears to be the main antagonist of the series. He is the leader of the Zakums. Ariba and Krone work for Zakteman. 10 years ago, Zakteman appeared on Victoria Island to steal the power of the World Tree for himself. His character resembles the in- game monster 'Ergoth'.

Giru

Voiced by: Romi Park

A person who lives in Victoria Island as a monster hunter.

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