Goodbye, Lara
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Goodbye, Lara

SayoLara

Sayonara Lara

Kinema Citrus

Genres

  • Fantasy
  • Romance

Tags

all 25
  • Main CastFemale Protagonist97
  • TraitsMermaid96
  • FantasyFairy Tale94
  • SceneCoastal87
  • UniverseUrban Fantasy84
  • FantasyCurses81
  • OtherReincarnation80
  • RomanceInterspecies80
  • DramaTragedy79
  • TimeTime Skip76
  • FantasyMagic70
  • OtherPhilosophy66
  • FantasyShapeshifting65
  • TraitsWitch65
  • OtherRoyal Affairs61
  • RomanceYuri60
  • OtherLGBTQ+ Themes60
  • RomanceHeterosexual57
  • TraitsBisexual56
  • SportBoxing53
  • Main CastPrimarily Female Cast42
  • SceneWork31
  • SceneSchool Club20
  • ArtsFood20
  • TraitsTomboy20

Genres: Fantasy, Romance. Tags: Female Protagonist, Mermaid, Fairy Tale, Coastal, Urban Fantasy, Curses, Reincarnation, Interspecies, Tragedy, Time Skip, Magic, Philosophy.

#1198

Ranked

#4764

Popularity

53

Favorites

34.0K

Members

#13

This Season

Rated TV

#25

This Season

Popular TV

Episode Progress

Available up to Episode 35

Available up to Episode 35 on Crunchyroll

TV35 epsAiring7.79
Kinema Citrus·Winter 2026
Premiered
Winter 2026
Aired
Jan 1, 2026 –
Studio
Kinema Citrus

Alternative Titles

jaさよならララ

jaさよなら ララ

en-x-romajiSayonara Lara

enSayoLara

jaさよララ
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Synopsis

A new original anime inspired by The Little Mermaid follows the story of a mermaid who wishes to be loved by a human but tragically dies. She is reincarnated 200 years later in Lake Biwa in modern-day Japan. As she navigates her new life, she learns how to fit into the human world.

Synopsis

A new original anime inspired by The Little Mermaid follows the story of a mermaid who wishes to be loved by a human but tragically dies. She is reincarnated 200 years later in Lake Biwa in modern-day Japan. As she navigates her new life, she learns how to fit into the human world.

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll
Sub ENDub JA

Trailer

PV 1

Platform Scores

MAL

7.79

Canonical
Rank #1198Votes 2.1K

AniList

77 / 100

Trend 69Popularity 34K

Kitsu

77 / 100

Rank #1729Users 863

AniList Trend

6,136

+5,226

Episode Guide

Aired so far: 35 / 35

Main Story

35 / 35

100%

Latest Aired

Episode 35

Remaining

Fully available

Aired so far

Status Breakdown

33,995users
Planning15,07044.3%
Watching11,28933.2%
Completed6,58819.4%
Dropped6511.9%
Paused3971.2%

Tags

Shows how closely each tag relates to this anime
Main Cast2
Female Protagonist
97
Primarily Female Cast
42
Traits4
Mermaid
96
Witch
65
Bisexual
56
Tomboy
20
Fantasy4
Fairy Tale
94
Curses
81
Magic
70
Shapeshifting
65
Scene3
Coastal
87
Work
31
School Club
20
Universe1
Urban Fantasy
84
Other4
Reincarnation
80
Philosophy
66
Royal Affairs
61
LGBTQ+ Themes
60
Romance3
Interspecies
80
Yuri
60
Heterosexual
57
Drama1
Tragedy
79
Time1
Time Skip
76
Sport1
Boxing
53
Arts1
Food
20
Show spoiler tags4
Drama1
Coming of Age
80
Traits1
Twins
34
Romance2
Age Gap
22
Unrequited Love
10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goodbye, Lara finished or still airing?

Goodbye, Lara is currently airing as part of the winter 2026 season. As an ongoing series, it is still releasing new episodes.

Where can I watch Goodbye, Lara online?

You can stream Goodbye, Lara on Crunchyroll. It is available there as part of their current simulcast lineup.

What is the story of Goodbye, Lara about?

Goodbye, Lara is a fantasy romance that follows a mermaid who dies while seeking human love. She is reincarnated 200 years later in Lake Biwa, where she must learn to navigate modern-day Japan.

Who is the director of Goodbye, Lara?

The anime is directed by Koide, Takushi. The production is handled by the studio Kinema Citrus.

Is Goodbye, Lara based on a manga or light novel?

Goodbye, Lara is an original anime production, meaning it is not based on a pre-existing manga or light novel. It draws inspiration from the classic tale of The Little Mermaid.

What anime should I watch if I like Goodbye, Lara?

If you enjoy the themes and style of Goodbye, Lara, you might also like Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, Ponyo, Princess Tutu, Revue Starlight, or Revolutionary Girl Utena.

Who are the main characters in Goodbye, Lara?

The story follows the journey of the protagonist Lara and the character Ootsu, Mari.

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