Goodbye, Lara Anime Unveils Teaser Trailer, Staff

Goodbye, Lara, the previously announced original anime by Kinema Citrus, revealed a teaser trailer and information on the main staff and cast. The project, which marks the studio's 15th anniversary, is a retelling of Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid with a twist: the main character is a mermaid reborn in present-day Japan. It will premiere in 2026.

Hana Hishikawa, whose most recent role is Minami in The Shiunji Family Children, will voice Lara. She can be heard in the trailer, saying, "I fell in love."

Takushi Koide is making his directorial debut with Goodbye, Lara (Sayonara Lara) anime. Koide was previously an assistant director for the 2018 Shoujo Kageki Revue Starlight. Anna Kawahara will be doing the series composition and Shiori Tani (Star Wars: Visions ep. 4 "The Village Bride") is signing off on character designs. Yuma Yumaguchi (DEAD DEAD DEMONS DEDEDEDE DESTRUCTION) is composing the music.

The official website describes Lara as a mermaid who died some 200 years ago by turning into bubbles after falling in love with a human prince. Now she has been resurrected in Lake Biwa, and she sets out to look for love once again.

Kinema Citrus was founded on March 3, 2008, by former Production I.G and Bones staff members. The studio is known for works on titles such as Tokyo Magnitude 8.0, Made in Abyss, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and more.

Source: Official Website
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