---
title: "Goodbye, Lara"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/goodbye-lara-2026"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 295071
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Goodbye, Lara (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/goodbye-lara-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Goodbye, Lara is a television series first released in 2026. Catalogued under Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Tokyo MX. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 12 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A centuries‑old mermaid awakens in modern Japan with one last chance to find true love."

### Why Watch
- Original anime celebrating Kinema Citrus’s 15th anniversary
- Combines drama with sci‑fi/fantasy visuals
- A heartfelt mythic romance premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- As a new series, some story threads remain unresolved
- Tone & Suitability: The series features romantic and melancholic themes suitable for teen and adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, fantasy, melancholic, hopeful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/goodbye-lara-2026#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hana Hishikawa** as *Lara (voice)*
- **Nana Kawaishi** as *Mari Otsu (voice)*
- **Rica Fukami** as *Grace (voice)*
- **Ayumu Murase** as *Luca (voice)*
- **Tomohiro Ono** as *Yoshihiro Otsu (voice)*
- **Mitsuaki Madono** as *Makoto Otsu (voice)*
- **Nanae Sumitomo** as *Ema Otsu (voice)*
- **Masaki Terasoma** as *Rowan (voice)*
- **Minami Tsuda** as *Risa (voice)*
- **Kazutomi Yamamoto** as *Kōta (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of "Goodbye, Lara"?
It follows a mermaid princess who awakens after 200 years with one final chance to find true love before turning to sea foam.

### Q: Who produced the anime?
The series was created and animated by Kinema Citrus as part of the studio’s 15th anniversary.

### Q: What genres does the show combine?
It blends animation, drama, and sci‑fi/fantasy elements.

### Q: When did the series premiere?
"Goodbye, Lara" premiered in 2026.

### Q: Is the story an original work or an adaptation?
It is an original Japanese anime inspired by the classic mermaid fairy tale.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Goodbye, Lara — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/295071)
- [Goodbye, Lara - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodbye,_Lara)
- [Goodbye, Lara / Sayonara Lara (2026–?? | SerialZone.cz](https://www.serialzone.cz/serial/goodbye-lara/)
- [Goodbye, Lara - The Summer 2026 Anime Preview Guide - Anime…](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/preview-guide/2026/summer/goodbye-lara/.237681)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*