My Bride is a Mermaid
My Bride is a Mermaid

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My Bride is a Mermaid

2007
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
Japanese

Nagasumi's in hot water after a beautiful, young mermaid named Sun saves him from drowning. The deep-sea sweetheart's dad is a merman yakuza prone to executing anyone who learns his family's scaly secret! Luckily, there's a catch - if Nagasumi agrees to marry Sun, he just might avoid sleeping with the fishes!

Insights

IMDb7.4/10
Director: Ikuhisa MinowaGenres: Anime, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural

Plot Summary

High school student Nagasumi is rescued from drowning by a mermaid named Luna. According to mermaid law, if a human sees a mermaid and vice versa, one of them must die. To save Nagasumi, Luna's father, a powerful yakuza mermaid boss, agrees to let Nagasumi marry Luna. Nagasumi must now navigate his new life, balancing his human relationships with his bizarre, supernatural in-laws and the strict rules of the mermaid community.

Critical Reception

My Bride is a Mermaid was generally well-received by critics and audiences, particularly praised for its humor, eccentric characters, and unique premise. While not a mainstream blockbuster, it gained a dedicated following within the anime community for its lighthearted take on romantic comedy tropes blended with supernatural elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and humorous plot.

  • Appreciated for its eccentric characters and comedic timing.

  • Seen as a charming and entertaining romantic comedy with a supernatural twist.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the show's consistent humor and memorable characters, making it an enjoyable watch for fans of anime comedy.

Fun Fact

The series is based on the manga 'Seto no Hanayome' by Kemuri Mixed.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
ZeBlah

ZeBlah

Weird anime, type of events/story can change quite a lot from episode to episode - I started watching it, and I liked especially the first episodes but in the end for me it was just barely "ok".