Goodbye, Lara
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What is Goodbye, Lara?
Goodbye, Lara is a twelve-episode drama fantasy romance that aired during the summer 2026 season. The series reimagines the classic mermaid tale as a story spanning centuries, following Lara's second chance at finding true love two hundred years after her tragic first attempt. Rather than retelling the original tragedy, the narrative pivots to explore what happens when a doomed soul is given an unexpected reprieve, awakening in Japan's Lake Biwa with her quest for genuine connection still unresolved.
The story balances romantic longing against the high stakes established in its premise: Lara's previous transformation into human form cost her everything, and the conditions governing her second life remain equally precarious. Fans of character-driven fantasy romance will find depth in how the series examines love across time and cultures, using Lara's supernatural circumstances to probe what true love actually means. The twelve-episode format allows for a contained narrative arc while maintaining room for both intimate character moments and the larger magical systems at play.
Goodbye, Lara completed its broadcast run in summer 2026 and is now finished airing. The series appeals to viewers seeking melancholic fantasy with romantic elements, particularly those drawn to stories where fate and personal agency collide.
Long, long ago, there lived a mermaid princess named Lara. She was raised with love by her father, the king of the sea kingdom, and her older sisters. One day, Lara fell in love with a human prince who lived on land. It was a forbidden love, one that was not allowed in the world of mermaids. Still, Lara journeyed to the surface. With a potion, given to her from the witch Grace, she became human. But the potion came at a cost: fail to find true love, she would turn into foam. Though she was a princess of the sea, Lara chose love. Yet, her wish went unfulfilled and perished into the sea. Two hundred years later, Lara awakens once more in Lake Biwa to finally search for her true love. All because of "love". (Source: Crunchyroll News, edited)
Episode Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the latest episode of Goodbye, Lara?
- The most recent episode is Episode 12, which aired on September 20, 2026.
- How many episodes does Goodbye, Lara have?
- Goodbye, Lara has 12 episodes.
- When did Goodbye, Lara come out?
- Goodbye, Lara premiered on July 6, 2026.
- Is Goodbye, Lara finished?
- Goodbye, Lara has finished airing and every episode has been released.