Goodbye, Lara English Sub & Dub

About Goodbye, Lara

Looking for background on Goodbye, Lara (さよならララ)? This drama, fantasy and romance series by Kinema Citrus (2026) starts out like this. The premise: Long, long ago, there lived a mermaid princess named Lara. She was raised with love by her father, the king of the sea realm, and her older sisters.

Along the way, 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 drama at the core, 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. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Kinema Citrus, which means the visual identity of Goodbye, Lara follows that studio's craft. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Umeka Shouji as Narrator, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2026, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.