The anime series Goodbye Lara continues its summer run with Episode 3 arriving this week. The show, produced by Kinema Citrus for their 15th anniversary, reimagines Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid in modern-day Japan. The series premiered on July 5, 2026 and has already aired two episodes. Episode 3 is scheduled for July 19, 2026. The show follows a mermaid princess who gets a second chance at finding true love after failing 200 years ago.
Goodbye Lara Episode 3 Release Schedule and Time
Goodbye Lara Episode 3 will release on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The episode airs in Japan on Monday, July 20 at 12:30 AM JST. For international viewers on Crunchyroll, the release times are:
- Pacific Daylight Time: 8:30 AM
- Mountain Daylight Time: 9:30 AM
- Central Daylight Time: 10:30 AM
- Eastern Daylight Time: 11:30 AM
- Greenwich Mean Time: 3:30 PM
The series will have 12 episodes in total, with new episodes releasing weekly. The full schedule includes:
- Episode 1 – July 5 (Released)
- Episode 2 – July 12 (Released)
- Episode 3 – July 19
- Episode 4 – July 26
- Episode 5 – August 2
- Episode 6 – August 9
- Episode 7 – August 16
- Episode 8 – August 23
- Episode 9 – August 30
- Episode 10 – September 6
- Episode 11 – September 13
- Episode 12 – September 20
Goodbye Lara Episode 2 Recap: Running Through Shiga
Episode 2, titled “Running Through Shiga,” aired on July 12, 2026. The episode follows Lara as she wakes up in the human world in Shiga, Japan. She encounters Grace, the witch who gave her the potion, now trapped in pet fish form and kept by Mari Otsu.
Mari Otsu, a high school boxer, rescues Lara from drowning after accidentally punching her. Mari is described as stoic and aloof but shows a caring side. Lara struggles to adjust to the modern world, which has changed drastically in the 200 years since she last lived on land. She is scared of cars and other modern technology.
A key detail in Episode 2 is that Lara can now speak, unlike her first life where she lost her voice. She has a scar on her tongue, which serves as proof of her past sacrifice. However, Lara loses her ring, which is important to her as it represents her royal status and holds the key to the power of light that can activate through true love.
The episode also introduces more of Mari’s family, including her brother, grandmother, and father. Viewers also see Lisa, one of Lara’s blue sisters, who has also taken human form for unknown reasons.
Goodbye Lara Episode 3 Story and What to Expect
The story for Episode 3 has been revealed. Lara has decided to look for a prince in the human world. Mari, the high school boxer who took her in, finds her peaceful life changing after meeting Lara. The episode will show how their encounter disrupts Mari’s daily routine.
Preview images for Episode 3 have been released. The production team has shared these ahead of the July 19 premiere. The series is directed by Takushi Koide at Kinema Citrus. Anna Kawahara handles the series composition. Shiori Tani is the character designer, and Yuma Yamaguchi composes the music.
The main cast includes:
- Hana Hishikawa as Lara
- Nana Kawaishi as Mari Otsu
- Rica Fukami as Grace
- Ayumu Murase as Luca
- Tomohiro Ōno as Yoshihiro Otsu
- Mitsuaki Madono as Makoto Otsu
- Nanae Sumitomo as Ema Otsu
- Masaki Terasoma as Rowan
Ikimono-gakari performs the opening theme song “Sayonara Lara,” and Hana Hope performs the ending theme song “Hearts Glow”.
Where to Watch Goodbye Lara Episode 3
Goodbye Lara streams on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Japan and China. The platform offers both English subtitles and an English dub. Viewers can also watch through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
In Japan, the anime airs on Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, Yomuiri TV, and AT-X channels. It is also available on ABEMA, DMM TV, and other streaming services in Japan.
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Goodbye Lara Series Overview
The series reimagines the classic Little Mermaid tale. Lara, a mermaid princess, falls in love with a human prince. She drinks a potion from the witch Grace to become human. But the potion comes with a condition: she will dissolve into foam unless she finds true love. Lara fails to find true love and vanishes into the sea.
200 years later, Lara is resurrected in Lake Biwa, Japan. She gets one more chance to find true love. The story follows her journey in the modern human world as she learns to adjust and searches for love.
The show is an original anime created by Kinema Citrus. It has drawn comparisons to Studio Ghibli films for its animation quality. Early reviews praise the show’s visual appeal and storytelling.
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