Goodbye, Lara
さよならララ
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Synopsis
Long, long ago, there lived a mermaid princess named Lara. She was raised with love by her father, the king of the sea kingdom, and her older sisters. One day, Lara fell in love with a human prince who lived on land. It was a forbidden love, one that was not allowed in the world of mermaids. Still, Lara journeyed to the surface. With a potion, given to her from the witch Grace, she became human. But the potion came at a cost: fail to find true love, she would turn into foam. Though she was a princess of the sea, Lara chose love. Yet, her wish went unfulfilled and perished into the sea. Two hundred years later, Lara awakens once more in Lake Biwa to finally search for her true love. All because of "love". (Source: Crunchyroll News, edited)
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About Goodbye, Lara
If you are hunting for a new drama series, Goodbye, Lara (さよならララ) deserves a look (2026). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Long, long ago, there lived a mermaid princess named Lara. She was raised with love by her father, the king of the sea kingdom, and her older sisters.
Soon after, one day, Lara fell in love with a human prince who lived on land. It was a forbidden love, one that was not allowed in the world of mermaids. Still, Lara journeyed to the surface.
As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Narrator (Umeka Shouji) and Lara (Hana Hishikawa) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.
Production & Appeal
Animation is handled by Kinema Citrus, so the studio's house style defines how Goodbye, Lara looks and moves on screen. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.6/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Umeka Shouji voicing Narrator gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2026, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
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- How many episodes does Goodbye, Lara have?
- Goodbye, Lara has 12 episodes in total. Every released episode is listed on this page.
- What order should I watch Goodbye, Lara in?
- Watch Goodbye, Lara in release order, starting from Episode 1 on this site. If other seasons, movies or specials exist, they are linked from the series page.
- Is Goodbye, Lara still airing?
- Goodbye, Lara is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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