Goodbye, Lara

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Goodbye, Lara
Key visual
さよならララ
(Sayonara Rara)
Created byKinema Citrus
Anime television series
Directed byTakushi Koide
Written byAnna Kawahara
Music byYuma Yamaguchi
StudioKinema Citrus
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkTokyo MX, BS Asahi, ytv
Original run July 6, 2026 – scheduled

Goodbye, Lara (Japanese: さよならララ, Hepburn: Sayonara Rara) is an upcoming original Japanese anime television series created and animated by Kinema Citrus for the studio's 15th anniversary. It is directed by Takushi Koide and written by Anna Kawahara, with Shiori Tani designing the characters and Yuma Yamaguchi composing the music.[1][2] It is set to premiere on July 6, 2026, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[3][4][5] The opening theme song is "Sayonara Lara" (さよならララ), performed by Ikimonogakari,[6] while the ending theme song is "Hearts Glow", performed by Hana Hope.[7] Crunchyroll will stream the series.[8]

Goodbye, Lara was announced at the 2024 Anime Central convention in Chicago, Illinois, alongside another original anime project titled Ninja Skooler.[9]

Plot

Lara, a mermaid princess who is beloved by her father, the Sea King, and her sisters, enters into a forbidden love with a human prince and aspires to live with him on land. She drinks a potion created by Grace to become a human, only to be tricked into drinking a potion that turns her into bubbles. She vanishes into the sea and would only be reborn if she finds true love. 200 years later, Lara is reborn in Lake Biwa, and she sets out to find her true love.

Characters

Lara (ララ, Rara)
Voiced by: Hana Hishikawa[3]
A mermaid princess who is reborn 200 years later in Lake Biwa following a curse set by Grace. She sets out to find her true love.
Mari Otsu (大津 茉里, Ōtsu Mari)
Voiced by: Nana Kawaishi[10]
A high school girl who lives in Ōtsu and is proficient in boxing. She lost her mother at a young age, and allows Lara to live in her home.
Grace (グレイス, Gureisu)
Voiced by: Rica Fukami[4]
A banished witch who cursed Lara and has a hatred for authority.
Luca (ルカ, Ruka)
Voiced by: Ayumu Murase[4]
A boy whom Lara meets after her revival. He bears a resemblance to the human prince Lara loved in the past.
Yoshihiro Otsu (大津 祥弥, Ōtsu Yoshihiro)
Voiced by: Tomohiro Ōno[6]
Mari's older brother. He also studies in the same school as her, though he tends to skip classes.
Makoto Otsu (大津 誠, Ōtsu Makoto)
Voiced by: Mitsuaki Madono[6]
Mari and Yoshihiro's father who has a hobby as a freelance photographer.
Ema Otsu (大津 江万, Ōtsu Ema)
Voiced by: Nanae Sumitomo[6]
Mari and Yoshihiro's grandmother who works as a church pastor and gently watches over the children with Makoto.
Rowan (ローワン, Rōwan)
Voiced by: Masaki Terasoma[6]
The Sea King and the father of Lara and her sisters. He greatly resents humans.
Lisa (リサ, Risa)
Voiced by: Minami Tsuda[7]
Lara's caring older sister who is searching for her following Lara's revival and holds an interest towards humans.
Kota (コータ, Kōta)
Voiced by: Kazutomi Yamamoto[7]
An acquaintance of Lisa. He claims to know Lara, despite the latter not recognizing him.

Episodes

No.Title [11]Directed by [11]Written by [11]Storyboarded by [11]Original release date [12]
1Transliteration: "Ningyo Hime Rara" (Japanese: 人魚姫ララ)Takushi KoideAnna KawaharaTakushi KoideJuly 5, 2026 (2026-07-05)

References

  1. Mateo, Alex (May 18, 2024). "Kinema Citrus Announces 'Goodbye, Lara,' Ninja Skooler Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  2. Loo, Egan (May 18, 2024). "Kinema Citrus Unveils Videos, More Staff for 'Goodbye, Lara,' Ninja Skooler Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  3. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (June 30, 2025). "'Goodbye, Lara' Anime's Video Reveals Hana Hishikawa as Lara". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
  4. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 27, 2026). "'Goodbye, Lara' Anime's 1st Main Promo Video Reveals July Debut, More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  5. Dempsey, Liam (May 13, 2026). "Goodbye, Lara Anime Premieres on July 5". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  6. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (April 17, 2026). "'Goodbye, Lara' Anime's Video Reveals More Cast, Opening Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 17, 2026.
  7. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 20, 2026). "'Goodbye, Lara' Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals Hana Hope's Ending Theme". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  8. Mateo, Alex (June 3, 2026). "Crunchyroll to Stream 'Goodbye, Lara', Firefly Wedding, Tomb Raider King, Overgeared, More Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
  9. Chapman, Paul (May 19, 2024). "Kinema Citrus Announces New Original Works Goodbye, Lara and Ninja Skooler". Crunchyroll News. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  10. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 27, 2025). "'Goodbye, Lara' Original Anime Reveals New Cast in Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  11. "Sutōrī | Orijinaru Terebi Animēshon『Sayonara Rara』Kōshiki Saito" STORY |オリジナルTVアニメーション『さよならララ』公式サイト [Story | Original TV Animation『Goodbye, Lara』Official Site]. goodbyelara.com (in Japanese). Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  12. "On'Ea | Orijinaru Terebi Animēshon『Sayonara Rara』Kōshiki Saito" ON AIR |オリジナルTVアニメーション『さよならララ』公式サイト [On Air | Original TV Animation『Goodbye, Lara』Official Site]. goodbyelara.com (in Japanese). Retrieved June 27, 2026.