Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland[a] is a Japanese role-playing video game developed by Gust Co. Ltd.

It was withdrawn from the market after a month due to being mis-rated,[2] only being re-released after CERO applied a B rating a few days later.

A PlayStation Vita version titled Atelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arland was released on March 20, 2013 in Japan.

After her father and Gio, the leader of Arland, discussed the merging of the two lands, she met Totori, the now-graduated alchemist.

[10] A PlayStation Vita re-release, titled Atelier Meruru Plus: The Alchemist of Arland 3 was announced in January 2013.

It features new scenes, costumes, areas, and boss enemies, as well as connectivity with the Vita release of Atelier Totori.

Tech-Gaming enjoyed the title's streamlined mechanics and plotline which focused on a kingdom development, finding that Atelier Meruru offered a "pleasing and poignant conclusion to the perpetually cheery series".

[11] The Vita port was received more positively at 74 out of 100, with reviewers citing the series' compatibility with mobile platforms in addition to "a better sense of pacing, more content, and free DLC.

"[12] IGN gave it a 6 out of 10, praising its gameplay and visuals, but criticized the story, voice acting, the lack of any central conflict, and uninteresting characters.

[20] GameSpot gave it a 5 out of 10 for its crafting system but disliked the story, characters, emphasis on cuteness, and sexualization of its female cast.