Goodbye, Lara Episode 6 Release Date and Streaming Time for Major Regions

The anime series Goodbye, Lara continues its weekly run with Episode 6 arriving this weekend. The show, produced by Kinema Citrus for their 15th anniversary, has been airing since July 2026 and follows the story of a mermaid princess given a second chance at life and love. Episode 6 will debut on Sunday, August 9, 2026, for most international viewers, with some platforms listing August 10, 2026, depending on time zone differences.

The series has gained attention for its reimagined take on The Little Mermaid fairy tale, set in modern-day Japan. With 12 episodes planned in total, the show is now at its halfway mark.

Episode 6 Release Date and Time for Major Regions

New episodes of Goodbye, Lara follow a consistent weekly schedule. Episode 6 will release on Sunday, August 9, 2026, for Crunchyroll’s international simulcast.

For viewers across different time zones, here is the exact streaming time:

The episode airs first in Japan on Tokyo MX and other networks at 12:30 a.m. JST on Monday, August 10 (effectively Sunday night). The international simulcast on Crunchyroll follows at 8:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.

Some sources list the episode date as August 10, 2026, which reflects the Japanese broadcast time. For most international viewers, the episode becomes available on August 9.

Where to Watch Goodbye, Lara Episode 6

Crunchyroll is the primary streaming platform for Goodbye, Lara worldwide, excluding Japan and China. The episode will be available with both English subtitles and an English dub.

In Japan, the anime airs on Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, Yomiuri TV (YTV) , and AT-X. Japanese streaming services including ABEMA and DMM TV also carry the series.

The official website for the series is available at goodbyelara.com.

What Happened in Episode 5

Episode 5, titled “Look Away and You Lose,” focused heavily on Mari Otsu’s background. The episode showed Mari in the boxing club at school, with multiple flashbacks revealing her childhood. Viewers learned that Mari started boxing as a child and had a supportive mother who appears to have passed away.

The episode also explored Lara’s curiosity about school and human life. Lara continued staying with Mari and her family, though her behavior—breaking a window, trailing water through the house, and ordering expensive cake—tested the patience of Mari’s grandmother.

A key moment came when Mari called Lara a “cute idiot,” causing Lara to blush. A large artifact emerged from the sea at that moment, followed by Lara’s sister speaking about finding true love. This scene strongly suggested that Lara’s feelings for Mari might be developing, though the show has not confirmed this direction.

The episode also introduced more of Mari’s brother, whose face remained largely hidden. His resemblance to the prince from the first episode suggests he may become important as the series progresses.

What to Expect From Episode 6

Episode 6 will continue Lara’s journey as she adapts to human life in Shiga Prefecture’s Lake Biwa region. The series follows Lara, a mermaid princess who fell in love with a human prince 200 years ago. After failing to find true love, she vanished into sea foam. Now resurrected in modern-day Japan, she has one final chance at life and love.

The show is produced by Kinema Citrus, the studio behind Made in Abyss, My Happy Marriage, and The Rising of the Shield Hero. Takushi Koide directs the series, with Anna Kawahara handling series composition. Shiori Tani serves as character designer, and Yuma Yamaguchi composes the music.

The opening theme song “Sayonara Lara” is performed by Ikimono-gakari, while Hana Hope performs the ending theme “Hearts Glow”.

Cast of Goodbye, Lara

The main cast includes:

• Hana Hishikawa as Lara, the mermaid princess
• Nana Kawaishi as Mari Otsu, the girl who finds Lara
• Rica Fukami as Grace, the witch who gives Lara the potion
• Ayumu Murase as Luca, a boy Lara meets in Shiga who resembles the prince
• Tomohiro Ōno as Yoshihiro Otsu
• Mitsuaki Madono as Makoto Otsu
• Nanae Sumitomo as Ema Otsu
• Masaki Terasoma as Rowan
• Minami Tsuda as Risa, Lara’s fourth older sister
• Kazutomi Yamamoto as Kōta

The English dub features Brianna Knickerbocker as Lara, Anairis Quiñones as Mari, Tiana Camacho as Grace, and Cat Protano as Lisa.

Why You Should Watch Episode 6

Goodbye, Lara offers a fresh take on a classic fairy tale. The series does not simply adapt The Little Mermaid—it uses the original story as a prologue and builds an original narrative around it. The setting in modern-day Japan, combined with the 200-year time jump, creates a story that feels both familiar and new.

The show has been praised for its striking visuals and promising plot. Episode 5 deepened the character development significantly, particularly for Mari, and Episode 6 is expected to continue building on these emotional foundations.

For fans of fantasy romance anime, Goodbye, Lara delivers a story about second chances, forbidden love, and finding connection in unexpected places. The series is also notable for releasing its English dub simultaneously with the Japanese version, making it accessible to a wider audience from the start.

With the series now at its halfway point, Episode 6 marks an important moment in the story. The show has 12 episodes total, and the narrative is building toward its conclusion. Now is the perfect time to catch up and follow along weekly as Lara’s journey unfolds.

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