Image: Kinema Citrus / „Sayonara Lara“ Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 06/29/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Studio Kinema Citrus has unveiled the first episode of the original anime "Sayonara Lara" as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations, featuring a web trailer, a summary, and initial scene images. The materials, released on June 27, 2026, offer a first glimpse into the story of mermaid princess Lara, who falls in love with a human—a forbidden love in her underwater world.
The episode is titled "Ningyo Hime Lara" (Mermaid Princess Lara). Lara, the daughter of the sea god, falls in love with a human on land—a violation of mermaid laws. The web trailer is narrated by Lara's Japanese voice actress, Hana Hishikawa.
For "Mermaid Day" on June 30, a special three-part video will be shown on the Shinjuku Unica Vision big screen in Tokyo from the same day until July 6. Director Takushi Koide created the footage; it shows Lara swimming through the city sea.
"Sayonara Lara" tells the story of the mermaid Lara, who loved a human prince 200 years ago but turned into foam without fulfillment. Now, she awakens in the modern era in Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture and searches for true love. The anime was created as an original production for Kinema Citrus's 15th anniversary. The script is by Anna Kawahara, character design by Shiori Tani, and music by Yuma Yamaguchi.
The cast includes Hana Hishikawa as Lara, Nana Kawaishi as Mari Otsu, Rika Fukami as Grace, Ayumu Murase as Luca, Tomohiro Ono, Mitsuaki Madono, Nanae Sumitomo, Masaki Terasoma, Minami Tsuda, and Kazutomi Yamamoto.
The series starts on July 5, 2026, on TOKYO MX, BS Asahi, Yomiuri TV, and AT-X. It will also be available simultaneously on numerous streaming services such as d Anime Store, ABEMA, U-NEXT, Prime Video, and others.
The episode is titled "Ningyo Hime Lara" (Mermaid Princess Lara). Lara, the daughter of the sea god, falls in love with a human on land—a violation of mermaid laws. The web trailer is narrated by Lara's Japanese voice actress, Hana Hishikawa.
For "Mermaid Day" on June 30, a special three-part video will be shown on the Shinjuku Unica Vision big screen in Tokyo from the same day until July 6. Director Takushi Koide created the footage; it shows Lara swimming through the city sea.
"Sayonara Lara" tells the story of the mermaid Lara, who loved a human prince 200 years ago but turned into foam without fulfillment. Now, she awakens in the modern era in Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture and searches for true love. The anime was created as an original production for Kinema Citrus's 15th anniversary. The script is by Anna Kawahara, character design by Shiori Tani, and music by Yuma Yamaguchi.
The cast includes Hana Hishikawa as Lara, Nana Kawaishi as Mari Otsu, Rika Fukami as Grace, Ayumu Murase as Luca, Tomohiro Ono, Mitsuaki Madono, Nanae Sumitomo, Masaki Terasoma, Minami Tsuda, and Kazutomi Yamamoto.
The series starts on July 5, 2026, on TOKYO MX, BS Asahi, Yomiuri TV, and AT-X. It will also be available simultaneously on numerous streaming services such as d Anime Store, ABEMA, U-NEXT, Prime Video, and others.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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