Kadokawa released the third promotional video for the original anime Goodbye, Lara, featuring a preview of the ending theme song "Hearts Glow," performed by Hana Hope. Additionally, the production revealed a new main visual and confirmed two new characters for the series.
- Goodbye, Lara gets a video of the 1st episode and a visual
- Goodbye, Lara reveals new scenes from the anime in a new teaser
New characters expand the story
Among the new additions to the cast are Minami Tsuda as Risa, Lara's fourth oldest sister, and Kazutomi Yamamoto as Kōta, a character who frequently appears alongside her. The anime will premiere in Japan on July 5, 2026, with international streaming confirmed by Crunchyroll during the season.
The series features Hana Hishikawa as Lara, alongside names like Nana Kawaishi, Rica Fukami, Ayumu Murase , and Masaki Terasoma. The animation is produced by Kinema Citrus, known for works such as Made in Abyss.
A modern retelling of The Little Mermaid
Loosely inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's classic "The Little Mermaid," Goodbye, Lara follows a mermaid who longed to be loved by a human. However, after her death, she is reborn 200 years later in modern-day Japan, more precisely in Lake Biwa, in Shiga Prefecture.
Directed by Takushi Koide and with a soundtrack by Yuma Yamaguchi, the series features a fantasy narrative and cultural adaptation. Furthermore, for more news about anime, manga, and the season's releases, keep following AnimeNews.
Source: Official Website
