Merc
main character
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5.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 11, 2018 – December 27, 2018
- Season
- Fall 2018
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- Encourage Films
- Director
- Fumitoshi Oizaki
- Original creator
- Happy Elements KK
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kids84%Magic79%Fairy79%Travel79%Amnesia70%Female Protagonist60%Creature Taming60%Male Protagonist53%Episodic40%Dragons20%
TVFINISHED2018 FALL5.9 / 10 AniList score
Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle
メルクストーリア - 無気力少年と瓶の中の少女 -• Merc Storia: Mukiryoku Shounen to Bin no Naka no Shoujo
Synopsis
The fantasy strategy role-playing game is set in a world where humans and monsters co-exist. In the main story, a boy apprentice "Yujutsushi", with the power to heal those who clash, embarks on a journey to restore the memories of his friend Merc, a girl trapped in a bottle. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
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Should you watch Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle?
Only if you enjoy fantasy, especially stories with kids, magic, fairy.
Reception is lukewarm: 59/100 on AniList, with 18% of 2.4K ratings at 8/10 or higher.
26.1% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Happy Elements KK
- Director
- Fumitoshi Oizaki
- Series composition
- Fumitoshi Oizaki
- Series composition
- Hiroki Uchida
- Character design
- Yukiko Akiyama
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Origin” by Mili
Endings (1)
- ED1“Bottleship” by Inori Minase · eps 1-8, 10-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle FAQ
How many episodes does Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle have?
Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle finished?
Yes. Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle has finished airing — the final episode aired December 27, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle?
No sequel is listed for Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle as of October 2026.
Is Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle based on a video game?
Yes. Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle adapts the video game by Happy Elements KK.
Who animated Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle?
Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle was animated by Encourage Films and directed by Fumitoshi Oizaki.
Who sings the opening of Merc StoriA: The Apathetic Boy and the Girl in a Bottle?
The opening, "Origin", is performed by Mili.