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This Boy Caught a Merman

This Boy Caught a Merman

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This Boy Caught a Merman

2012

0h 28m

5.6(13 votes)

Fantasy

Animation

Romance

Overview

When Shima nearly drowns trying to retrieve a picture, he’s saved by a merman named Isaki. Despite their differences, they begin to bond, but love across species isn’t simple.

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CoMix Wave Films

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2 featured cast members

Starring

Hikaru Midorikawa

Hikaru Midorikawa

Isaki

Yuki Kaji

Yuki Kaji

Shima Kawauchi

Creative team

Directed by: Soubi Yamamoto
Written by: Soubi Yamamoto

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