Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid English Sub & Dub

About Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid

Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid (Andersen Douwa: Ningyohime) blends fantasy, romance and shoujo by Toei Animation (1975). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: Marina, the most beautiful mermaid in the royal Merman family, is curious about the human realm. One day, she sees a handsome prince on a boat.

Further in, suddenly, a storm comes up, throwing him into the sea. Marina saves her handsome prince and guides him to the shore. Marina falls deeply in love and desperately wants to become a human.

As a fantasy title, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. If you count yourself among fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Hans Christian Anderson's The Little Mermaid follows that studio's craft. Within the fantasy category, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. A 7.0/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 1975, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.