Umi Monogatari: Faithful Hearts

About Umi Monogatari: Faithful Hearts

Looking for background on Umi Monogatari: Faithful Hearts (うみものがたり ～あなたがいてくれたコト～ OVA)? This comedy, fantasy and mahou shoujo series by ZEXCS (2010) starts out like this. What the story covers: An extra episode of Umi Monogatari: Anata ga Itekureta Koto.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Kana Asumi as Marin and Minako Kotobuki as Kanon Miyamori.

It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

ZEXCS is the studio behind Umi Monogatari: Faithful Hearts, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 6.5/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Kana Asumi voicing Marin gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2010, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.