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This animated adaptation tells the story of a young mermaid princess who dreams of exploring the human world. She makes a dangerous bargain with a sea witch to trade her voice for human legs, hoping to win the love of a human prince. Facing numerous challenges, she must find true love to remain human, or risk returning to the sea as the witch's captive.

The 1987 anime film 'The Little Mermaid' received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its animation quality and faithfulness to the original fairy tale while some found it less impactful than other adaptations. It is generally viewed as a solid, if not groundbreaking, animated feature from its era.

• Praised for its beautiful animation and imaginative underwater sequences.
• Generally seen as a faithful and charming adaptation of Andersen's tale.
• Some critics found the plot pacing and character development to be less engaging than other versions.

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This Japanese animated version of 'The Little Mermaid' predates the more famous Disney adaptation by two years.