My Dear Marie Reviews

• Not Bad but Short

  
  By A3B249FQ2OJBCQ on 2004-10-20
  At only three episodes, this OAV series (based on the manga "Boku no Marii") is sadly incomplete. The premise is an old one with the nice nerd guy ending up with an android babe, this time one he created. Since Hiroshi is in love with Marie-san but can't work up the courage to ask her out on a date, he builds Marie who looks exactly like Marie-san, save for her hair color. Hiroshi explains Marie is his sister (and she helps by always addressing him as "oniichan" -- big brother) so the potentially sticky issue of Marie-san privacy being violated is avoided.
  
  The first episode sets the stage, then has Marie win a bet so that Hiroshi can go on a date with Marie-san. The second episode deals with a gangster high school girl who suddenly falls for Hiroshi. The third and final episode deals with Marie being given dream software and experiencing dreams for the first time. It was a really well-done episode and the dreams were actually like dreams rather than another reality. Marie's desires and fears are explored as she dreams and it was quite enjoyable.
  
  As I stated, the problem is that the series is incomplete. There is no resolution to any of the threads laid out. I would have enjoyed seeing Hiroshi deal with his love for Marie-san, while dealing with Hibiki's love AND the potential romantic love of Marie as well. I guess I'll have to score the original Japanese manga to get the full story.
  
  DVD-wise, again, I scold ADV for turning "-chan", "-kun", and "-san" into "Mister" or "Miss" in the subtitles. *sigh* Our honorifics aren't the same as theirs (similar, maybe) and since this IS a Japanese title which takes place in Japan, the honorifics should be left in. Otherwise, I detected no obvious translation errors, so they do get kudos there.
  
  Bottom line: if you enjoy the android babe hooks up with nerdy nice guy genre, you should enjoy this as well, despite it being incomplete.
  
  

• A hilarious and charming anime series!

  
  By AGGVSCPYTAZ8A on 2000-04-11
  This is such a funny and touching series!

  Hiroshi is such an adorable nerd and his adventures with the girls he meets are amazing to view.

  I hope more of this series comes onto tape I really want to see more of it.

  This anime should be in every anime otaku's collection. Extremely funny, with charming plots and even touching moments.

  NOTE: There is brief nudity and a few adult situations but nothing too sick and degrading.

  Definately for people 15 and older
  
  

• Fall in love with Reality...

  
  By A3J5WGMGF6301E on 2000-09-24
  This video is a cute story (with an even cuter ending song) about an android that is created by a scientist that is tired of being alone.

  You see, he is in love with a girl in a tennis club he joined. But, he believes that this girl isn't interested in him, so he creates Marie, the android. To make things stranger, he creates this andriod in his love's image!

  My Dear Marie is a very funny story with eye-catching animation and very character-fitting voice actors. The box says it contains just partial nudity, but, contrarily, contains more than just partial. But don't let that get you down, it is mostly seen when our scientist is working on Marie.

  It is my understanding that there is also a dubbed version called Metal Angel Marie if you don't care for subs.

  As a final note, I say buy this anime. My Dear Marie is a good laugh, albeit a short one-- I, as well, wish there were more episodes.
  
  

• A sweet series

  
  By A2CRIEA7FXEFST on 2001-10-04
  This series is one of my favorite anime series of all time. Unfortunately it is only three episodes long. The story is pretty basic: guy falls in love with a girl, guy builds an android copy of the girl he likes, android helps guy get girl. Although this plot line might seem quite banal,the story itself is executed perfectly. The main character Mari, it is spelled Marie for the benefit of English speakers, who although was built to help her creator win the affection of the woman of his dreams falls in love with him instead, but is willing to suppress he own desires in order to hlp her brother. Little does he know that his creation loves him the way she does, and that the girl he desires loves him also. The artwork in the series is quite unique: the character are thin and tall and quite attractive: Mari is gorgeous with her long pink hair and thin body. The first episode on the tape is your basic introductory to the world of boku no mari, the second episode introduces Hibiki Kenno a very powerful girl who has a crush on Mari's creator Karigari Hiroshi, it is the third episode that really stands out from the bunch alluding to philip k. dick's do androids dream of electric sheep. The final episode delves into what is the difference between machine and man if one thinks and feels. great series. mitekudasai (please watch it.)
  
  

• Do you like Nuku Nuku? Do you like Video Girl AI?

  
  By A26O0T192IBKY1 on 2002-04-04
  If you've seen either of those, then METAL ANGEL MARIE is probably for you. One thing you should know first is that the real title is MY DEAR MARIE and is the one given to the subtitled version, but for some reason was altered for the dubbed video. Here, nerdy young mad scientist Hiroshi develops a crush on the girl in his tennis club, Marie. So he does what any normal guy would do, make an android modeled after the girl he loves! She looks like the real Marie accept with pink hair. The two of them eventually meet up and Hiroshi claims that android Marie is his sister. However, real Marie decides to start dating Hiroshi anyway, making things strange from android Marie as she starts to realize she likes Hiroshi too. Then, along comes Hiroshi's childhood friend Hibiki who is a major punk that also gets a thing for this spastic geek boy. Who knew nerds in anime could be such chick magnets? Very cute and funny!
  
  
• MAM Review
  By AITJWOV656FJY on 2000-01-11
  I enjoyed this video especially so because it represents a genre of anime poorly represented here in the UK. This comedy anime involves a nerdy scientist who builds a robotic duplicate of his classmate because of his reluctance to ask her out personally. Great stuff!
  
  
• Hilarious Anime
  By on 2001-08-20
  You've got to get this one.

  This anime is decent legenth (90 min). Nearly non-stop humor. The animation is beautiful. And the storyline is intrigueing.

  There's a couple things the buyer should note though:

  1. Marie (muh-ree) only has wings on the cover. 2. There's 3 episodes, each better than the previous. 3. There's little violence, no blood, & no sex (There is nudity) 4. Watching Episode 3 may induce a seizure like state of laughter, watch at your own risk.

  this anime isn't exessively violent with over-amounts of nudity. But it's great anyway =)
  
  

• A very enjoyable watch!
  By A2AXNXBHIGHCDL on 2001-09-23
  Geeky Hiroshi Karigari has always had a crush on his schoolmate Marie for as long as he can remember. But Hiroshi and Marie couldn't be more contrary... after all, Marie is the most popular girl in school, while Hiroshi is basically a nobody. But Hiroshi is a genius, and so he decides to make his own Marie! Hiroshi succeeds, and his android Marie is just about everything the real Marie is -- sweet, pretty, talented... only the hair color is different! Hiroshi instructs android Marie to help him bag the real Marie, the problem is, android Marie's feelings and emotions are so well-developed that finds herself falling for Hiroshi...

  Funny and sweet, My Dear Marie is quite the undiscovered treat. It does not enjoy the popularity and exposure of romantic comedies like "Kimagure Orange Road" or "Maison Ikkoku", but it's actually an excellent title that's also worth some recognition. A dash of sci-fi is added in the mix, making MDM more than just your regular love story. Characterization is very good despite the scanty number of episodes. The main characters flesh out very well, and their chemistry makes the whole viewing experience a lot of fun. Hiroshi is your typical nerd -- glasses, lab coat, and all. He's crazy about Marie, but he also knows that he doesn't stand a chance with her as he is. He creates android Marie, surpisingly not as a replacement for the real Marie. Android Marie is like his little sister, bodyguard, and best friend all rolled into one. Android Marie also has her own personality and feelings. She was programmed so well that she's almost human, which brings us to the main conflict -- Android Marie falling in love with Hiroshi. She wants nothing but Hiroshi's happiness, but will helping him win the real Marie give him that? Things are quite complicated for our charming female protagonist, and she is so endearing that you'll find yourself rooting for her too. The art and animation are good, but the drawing style takes some getting used to. For one thing, all the characters have very pointy chins and ears that stick out. It's not bad, just different from the usual. The ending leaves a little something to be desired though. I would have preferred to have MDM end in a more conclusive note, but as it is, we are only given clues in the form of various MDM images. Still, this doesn't change the fact that this anime is very enjoyable and entertaining. I'd recommend it any day.
  
  

• Must own for serious collectors
  By A2Q5UEV8Q63H1N on 2003-01-13
  This is simply one of the best "shorts" available. The art is good and the story extremely well done. Why this hasn't been put on DVD yet I have no idea. It's too bad they didn't make more then three episodes, but even incomplete, it's one of my favorite series, always in the front of my collection. You can't go wrong picking this up.
  
  
• NICE TO WATCH
  By on 2003-10-04
  This anime is really enjoyable.What i didnt like was the nudity at the first of the film.I mean, no matter what anumies are cartoons and shouldnt include such stuff
  
  
• Brilliant writing
  By on 2000-05-12
  This is one of the most charming and witty videos I have ever seen. I just wish there was more than three episodes.
  
  
• Metal Angel Marie
  By on 2000-04-05
  Very very funny, definately worth watching, "Hiroshi, can I buy this toy from you?" trust me, It's hilarious
  
  
• What does it mean to be a human?
  By A25U1ZGNUJFS50 on 2000-06-08
  A cute story about relationships, friendships, and personal growth. My Dear Marie is a light drama centering around the android-girl Marie. Much like Data from Star Trek the Next Generation, Marie starts out as an android, but slowly starts to develop into a real girl.

  I have to agree with the other reviews; I wish there were more of this series.

  Overall, recommended.

  Mike Thomas
  
  

• Oddball comedy that's sweet and hilarious.
  By on 1998-12-26
  What makes this video is the third episode alone. The dream seaquence will have you rolling in tears on the ground. You won't be disappointed by the first two episodes, where a nerdy scientist creates a robot in the image of the girl he loves and calls her his sister. Marie gets into all sorts of jams (not her fault... the finger is usually pointed at her brother for whatever mess she gets into), from a tennis match, to a brawl bully all the way up until she has her first dream.... Watch it and you'll see what makes it so good.
  
  
• a nice surprise
  By on 2000-08-26
  i didn't know what to expect, but i enjoyed it a lot. it's simple and sweet, but the characters aren't flat or simplistic. i also wish there were more than 3 episodes....
  
  

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