Anime's 'Goodbye, Lara' Teaser Unveils Hana Hishikawa as Lara – Must-See Reveal!
Discover the stunning new character visual for Lara! Dive into her latest look and explore the exciting updates in our latest blog post.
Kadokawa Reveals New Visuals and Teaser for Original Anime Goodbye, Lara
Kadokawa has unveiled a fresh teaser visual and promotional video for the upcoming original anime Goodbye, Lara (also known as Sayonara Lara). The exciting announcement came on Tuesday, alongside the reveal that Hana Hishikawa will voice the main character, Lara. The series is scheduled to air in 2026.
Watch the Official Teaser
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Kadokawa also released two new key visuals, including a striking image featuring Lara herself.
Image courtesy of Kadokawa
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Image courtesy of Kadokawa
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Image via Kinema Citrus
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About Goodbye, Lara
The anime tells a poetic story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. It follows a mermaid who makes a forbidden wish to be loved by a human. After her death, she is reborn 200 years later in modern-day Japan, specifically in the Lake Biwa area, where she must navigate life in a human world.
Notably, Lake Biwa is located in Shiga prefecture—also the hometown of director Takushi Koide.
Staff and Production Team
- Director: Takushi Koide (Kinema Citrus)
- Script Supervisor: Anna Kawahara
- Character Designer: Shiori Tani
- Music Composer: Yuma Yamaguchi
Source: Press release
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