The anime series Goodbye, Lara is moving closer to its ninth episode, and viewers are waiting to see what happens next in this modern take on The Little Mermaid story. The show, which premiered on July 5, 2026, has been releasing new episodes weekly. Produced by Kinema Citrus to celebrate their 15th anniversary, the series has gained attention for its same-day English dub availability on Crunchyroll.
Episode 8 recently aired on August 24, 2026, and the upcoming episode is set to continue Lara’s journey as she searches for true love while dealing with the magical curse that threatens her existence.
Goodbye Lara Episode 9 Release Date and Time
Goodbye, Lara Episode 9 is scheduled to release on August 30, 2026 in the United States. Some sources also list the date as August 31, 2026, which may be due to time zone differences for international viewers. The episode will be available on Crunchyroll at the following times:
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 8:30 AM
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 11:30 AM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 3:30 PM
- Central Daylight Time (CDT): 10:30 AM
- Mountain Daylight Time (MDT): 9:30 AM
The series airs on Tokyo MX in Japan and streams on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Japan and China. In Japan, the show also broadcasts on BS Asahi, Yomuiri TV, AT-X, ABEMA, and DMM TV.
What Happened Before Episode 9
The story of Goodbye, Lara follows a mermaid princess who fell in love with a human prince 200 years ago. She used a witch’s potion to become human, but the magic came with a condition: if she failed to find true love, she would turn into sea foam. She failed and vanished, but now she has awakened in modern-day Lake Biwa in Japan for one final chance.
Episode 6: The Light That Shines on Me
Episode 6, titled “The Light That Shines on Me,” focused on Lara’s older sister Lisa and her servant Kota. Lisa held a deep hatred toward humans. The episode revealed how Lisa and Kota came to live as humans. Kota, who was an anglerfish, followed Lisa and stole some of the witch’s potion. Lisa was captured by fishermen and used in shows to make money. Kota broke her out, and she drank the potion to stay with him. The potion has a time limit, so Lisa and Kota keep drinking small amounts to avoid turning into sea foam. They also gave a sample to a human scientist who created something that slows down the symptoms.
At the end of this episode, Lara found a boy who looks exactly like the prince she loved 200 years ago. When she saw him, she reverted back to a mermaid.
Episode 7: Meet Me at Biwako Terrace Saturday at 10
Episode 7 was titled “Meet Me at Biwako Terrace Saturday at 10”. In this episode, Lara met a young man named Luca who reminded her painfully of the prince from her past. Luca is not the prince from before, but he is falling for Lara’s beauty. The episode ended with a post-credit scene that viewers were told not to miss. Luca is now forced to face Lara’s rejection and his art being misunderstood.
Episode 8: The Night of the Finals
Episode 8, titled “The Night of the Finals” in Japanese sources, aired on August 24, 2026. In this episode, Mari was preparing for the boxing tournament finals. Lisa and Kota made contact with Mari. Lara started feeling unwell with her body. The episode explored Mari’s past and her fighting as a child. Fans noted that the Lara and Mari relationship had strong moments, with them reaffirming how much they care about each other.
A reviewer noted that the episode revealed that all magic has a time limit. A significant moment in the episode showed Lara trying to swim back to the ocean. Her father appeared and spoke words of love to her.
What to Expect in Episode 9
Episode 9 is titled “True Love” according to Japanese sources. The preview suggests that Lara is buying time with the potion to delay turning into sea foam. She has not yet found “true love”. However, she thinks that with Luca, she might be able to find it. Lara is feeling anxious but is getting closer to Luca. The episode will likely explore whether Luca is the key to breaking Lara’s curse or if her connection with Mari holds the answer.
Cast and Characters
The series features both Japanese and English voice casts.
Japanese Cast:
- 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
- Minami Tsuda as Risa
- Kazutomi Yamamoto as Kōta
English Dub Cast:
- Brianna Knickerbocker as Lara
- Anairis Quiñones as Mari
- Tiana Camacho as Grace
- Cat Protano as Lisa
- Tara Sands as Laura
- Brook Chalmers as King Rowan
- Madeline Dorroh as Luna
- Kieran Regan as Prince Luca
Gavin Harrison is directing the English dub.
Music and Production Details
The opening theme song is “Sayonara Lara” performed by Ikimono-gakari. The ending theme song is “Hearts Glow” performed by Hana Hope.
Takushi Koide is directing the series at Kinema Citrus. Anna Kawahara is handling the series composition. Shiori Tani is the character designer. Yuma Yamaguchi is composing the music.
The series is scheduled for 12 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
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Where to Watch Goodbye Lara
Goodbye, Lara is available to stream on Crunchyroll worldwide. New episodes release every Sunday. The series is also available on Amazon Prime Video. In Japan, it airs on Tokyo MX, BS Asahi, Yomuiri TV, and AT-X.
The show features both English subtitles and an English dub, which is released on the same day as the Japanese broadcast.
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