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My Bride is a Mermaid 2007

★ 6.5/10 · 47 votes ComedyAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 26 eps Ended
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What is My Bride is a Mermaid?

"My Bride is a Mermaid" is a television series that revolves around the life of Nagasumi, a character who finds himself in a precarious situation. After being saved from drowning by a beautiful young mermaid named Sun, Nagasumi's life becomes complicated.

Type
TV series
Year
2007
Status
Ended
Episodes
26
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Apr 1, 2007
Last aired
Sep 30, 2007
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Tokyo
Genres
Comedy, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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"My Bride is a Mermaid" is a television series that revolves around the life of Nagasumi, a character who finds himself in a precarious situation. After being saved from drowning by a beautiful young mermaid named Sun, Nagasumi's life becomes complicated. Sun's father is a powerful figure with a tendency to execute those who learn his family's secret. In order to avoid a dire fate, Nagasumi is presented with a proposal - he must marry Sun in exchange for his safety. This arrangement creates a complex dynamic in Nagasumi's life, as he navigates his new relationship with Sun and the consequences of her family's secret.

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Should you watch it?

“A teenager must marry a mermaid to survive her yakuza father's lethal secret-keeping policy.”

Reasons to watch
  • humorous premise
  • action-packed stakes
Keep in mind
  • high-stakes conflict
  • unconventional marriage plot

Watch it if you enjoy high-concept supernatural comedies involving yakuza families and underwater secrets.

This series contains animated fantasy violence and comedic themes suitable for a general audience.

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Season 1 · 26 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

A boy named Nagasumi is saved from drowning by a mermaid and must marry her to avoid being killed by her yakuza father.

What genre is the show?

The series is classified as a comedy, animation, and sci-fi fantasy.

When was the show released?

The television series was released in 2007.

Is the show based on a manga?

Yes, the series is based on a Japanese manga series written by Tahiko Kimura.

What is the original Japanese title?

The original Japanese title is Seto no Hanayome, which translates to The Inland Sea Bride.