Dream Eater Merry

Yumeji has the ability to see the dreams of other people around him. When Yumeji meets Nightmare Merry, a dream demon seeking to return to her own world he uses his power to assist her.

Dream Eater Merry (2011) is a Japanese anime series created by Ushiki Yoshitaka and produced by J.C.STAFF, airing across TOKYO MX and other Japanese networks in a single thirteen-episode season. Yumeji Fujiwara (Nobuhiko Okamoto) can see the dreams of the people around him, and when he meets Merry Nightmare (Ayane Sakura), a dream demon trying to return to her own world, he decides to help her. The engine of the show is their shared search for a way back through the dream realm, with each episode built around a new dreamer, a new nightmare to confront, and the martial arts and swordplay battles that come with it. The series is a supernatural action comedy with slapstick humor sitting alongside a streak of tragedy and coming-of-age uncertainty. Its tone shifts between goofy and melancholic, and its themes of identity, loneliness, and the cost of intruding on other people's inner lives give it more weight than its premise suggests. A contemporary Japanese setting frames the dream encounters. Fans of Yu Yu Hakusho and Bleach will find a familiar mix of demon-hunting action and youthful heart, while viewers who enjoy Paranoia Agent's dream-world unease may appreciate its darker moments.

Audiences rate the anime negatively, with a modest audience score and few critical signals beyond its dream-based premise.

• Yu Yu Hakushosupernatural dream world premise, demon-driven action comedy with serious undertones
• Bleachsupernatural action with demons and a young protagonist aided by a spirit companion
• Paranoia Agentdream-based supernatural mystery with a young protagonist and otherworldly threats

Created by

Ushiki Yoshitaka

Release Date

2011-01-06

Episode runtime

24 min

Rating

6.2 / 10 (55)

What is Dream Eater Merry about?

A dreamwalking teen teams up with a dream demon trying to find her way home, mixing supernatural action with slapstick and tragedy.

What is Dream Eater Merry like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dream Eater Merry as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Dream Eater Merry violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Dream Eater Merry as mild.

What did critics think of Dream Eater Merry?

Audiences rate the anime negatively, with a modest audience score and few critical signals beyond its dream-based premise.

Which shows are like Dream Eater Merry?

Shows with a similar feel include Yu Yu Hakusho, Bleach, and Paranoia Agent.

How long is Dream Eater Merry?

Dream Eater Merry: 1 season, 13 episodes.

Is Dream Eater Merry still running?

No, Dream Eater Merry has ended.

Where can I watch Dream Eater Merry?

In United States, Dream Eater Merry streams on HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel.