The original anime Goodbye, Lara premiered on July 6, 2026, bringing a fresh take on the classic Little Mermaid tale. Produced by Kinema Citrus for the studio’s 15th anniversary, the series has already caught attention for its beautiful animation and emotional storytelling. Episode 1 introduced viewers to Lara, a mermaid princess who made a forbidden sacrifice for love, only to vanish into the sea. Now, 200 years later, she has been reborn in modern-day Japan.
Fans are now eager for Episode 2, which continues Lara’s journey in Lake Biwa. Here is everything you need to know about the next episode, including when it releases, where to watch it, and a recap of what happened in the premiere.
Goodbye, Lara Episode 2 Release Date and Time
Goodbye, Lara Episode 2 is scheduled to air on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 12:30 AM JST. This is effectively late Sunday night in Japan.
For viewers around the world, the release times are approximately:
- Japan (JST): July 13, 12:30 AM
- United States (PDT): July 12, 8:30 AM
- United States (EDT): July 12, 11:30 AM
- United Kingdom (BST): July 12, 4:30 PM
- Europe (CEST): July 12, 5:30 PM
- India (IST): July 12, 9:00 PM
- Australia (AEST): July 13, 1:30 AM
The series broadcasts on Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, and ytv in Japan. New episodes will be available weekly on streaming platforms shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
Where to Stream Goodbye, Lara Episode 2
Crunchyroll is the official international streaming platform for Goodbye, Lara. The platform will stream new episodes weekly shortly after they air in Japan.
Crunchyroll has confirmed the series as part of its Summer 2026 anime lineup. The show is available with English subtitles. English dub information has not been confirmed yet.
The series is also available on Japanese platforms like ABEMA and d Anime Store.
What Happened in Goodbye, Lara Episode 1
Episode 1, titled “Mermaid Princess Lara,” sets up the story across two different time periods. The first half of the episode moves quickly through the events of the original Little Mermaid story.
Lara, a mermaid princess loved by her father the Sea King and her sisters, becomes curious about humans after discovering an abandoned wooden doll in the seabed. One day, she witnesses a shipwreck and rescues a human prince who has fallen into the ocean. Despite knowing it is a forbidden act, she interacts with him.
When her father finds out, it leads to a series of events. Lara seeks out the witch Grace, who gives her a potion to become human. However, there is a terrible price. If Lara fails to find true love, she will dissolve into foam and vanish.
Lara goes to the surface and meets the prince again. But when she begins to revert to her mermaid form, the prince reacts with disgust. He draws his sword and calls her appearance repulsive. There is no misunderstanding. It is an immediate rejection. Heartbroken, Lara dissolves into foam and vanishes into the sea.
But her story does not end there. Two hundred years later, Lara is resurrected in Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. The place she once called home has fallen into ruins, and her family is missing. She discovers that some of her family is alive on land. The episode ends with Lara meeting a modern-day schoolgirl named Mari Otsu in a surprising way. Lara gets punched by Mari, setting up their unusual partnership for the rest of the series.
Goodbye, Lara Episode 2 Story Details
Episode 2 is titled “Lara Reunites with the Witch on the Surface”. The story picks up with Lara, who has been resurrected in Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, reuniting with the witch on the surface.
The witch tells Lara that in order to save her family, she must form a bond of “true love” with a human. However, Lara finds herself completely overwhelmed by her first experience in Shiga. The modern world is very different from the ocean she once knew.
The episode is expected to explore Lara’s adjustment to the human world and her developing relationship with Mari Otsu. The series is described as mixing lighthearted banter between the pair with a journey of self-discovery and friendship.
Main Cast and Characters
The voice cast for Goodbye, Lara features talented Japanese actors:
- Hana Hishikawa as Lara, the mermaid princess reborn after 200 years
- Nana Kawaishi as Mari Otsu, a high school student who meets Lara
- Rica Fukami as Grace, the witch who turns Lara into a human
- Ayumu Murase as Luca, a boy Lara meets in Shiga who looks like the prince she loved 200 years ago
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About the Series
Goodbye, Lara is an original anime television series created and animated by Kinema Citrus for the studio’s 15th anniversary. The studio is known for works like My Happy Marriage, The Rising of the Shield Hero, and Made in Abyss.
The series is directed by Takushi Koide, with Anna Kawahara writing the scripts, Shiori Tani handling character designs, and Yuma Yamaguchi composing the music. The setting of Lake Biwa is in Shiga Prefecture, which is also director Koide’s hometown.
The opening theme song is “Sayonara Lara” performed by Ikimonogakari. The ending theme song is “Hearts Glow” performed by Hana Hope.
The series is described as both a retelling and a reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. The story follows Lara, a mermaid princess who makes a forbidden wish to be loved by a human. After her death, she is reborn 200 years later in modern-day Japan, where she learns to adjust to the human world.
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