When Shima nearly drowns trying to retrieve a picture, he’s saved by a merman named Isaki. Despite their differences, they begin to bond, but love across species isn’t simple.
Director: Soubi Yamamoto · Writer: Soubi Yamamoto
When Shima nearly drowns trying to retrieve a picture, he’s saved by a merman named Isaki. Despite their differences, they begin to bond, but love across species isn’t simple.
This Boy Caught a Merman is a 2012 fantasy and animation movie from Japan directed by Soubi Yamamoto, starring Hikaru Midorikawa and Yuki Kaji. It was released on November 9, 2012. The running time is 28 min, in Japanese. Audiences rate it 5.6/10 from 13 votes — mixed.
This Boy Caught a Merman was released on November 9, 2012.
This Boy Caught a Merman was directed by Soubi Yamamoto.
The main cast includes Hikaru Midorikawa and Yuki Kaji.
This Boy Caught a Merman runs 28 min.
No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.
It holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 13 ratings, so fans of fantasy and animation titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
romanceinterspecies romancegay themeboys' love (bl)
Soubi Yamamoto
Hikaru Midorikawa
Yuki Kaji