Merman In My Tub - Recommendations

• TV (12 eps)
• 2019

Mermaids are known worldwide as bewitching mythological creatures of the sea. Despite their charms and otherworldly powers, daily life for these beings comes with everyday problems. But there's nothing that can't be overcome with the support of friends. Follow the adventures of five young mermaids as they explore their town and the world around them in this delightful slice-of-life series that takes viewers to an enchanting world beneath the waves.

• TV (51 eps)
• 1996 - 1997

Kiko is a four-year-old girl who rarely ever smiles and is capable of doing things other kids her age can't do, like cooking and shopping alone. Her odd habits and strange behavior make her very poular with all the kids in her class. Her life is filled with strange moments like helping her teacher find love and eating her carrots on dates, annoying her lovey-dovey parents, and playing with her cat, who happens to be an angel.

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2017

After his family moves from Tokyo to a small fishing village, teenager Kai spends his days sulking and adrift. When his classmates invite him to play keyboard in their band, their jam sessions bring an unexpected guest: Lu, a young mermaid whose fins turn to feet when she hears the beats, and whose singing causes humans to compulsively dance. But when an ancient prophecy threatens Lu and the village, Kai and his new friends must save the day in this toe-tapping adventure for the entire family.

• OVA (1 ep)
• 1995

The mermaid's mother entrusts her daughter's mermaid to the longing human society, but that longing is betrayed by human desires. Picture book writer Nagata visualizes the sadness of beautiful mermaids and humans.

• Music Video (1 ep)
• 2014

The official music video for Ningyo no Hanashi from the mini album oddloop, by Frederic.

• TV (14 eps)
• 2013

The Shinmoto twins Chiko and her younger bother Chika often hang out with and their close friends; the Saitou twins Mako and her younger brother Mao. Chiko is a university student, Mako is a part timer at a cafe while both Chika and Mao are high school students. Each one of the four has a unique personality. This is an anime about their daily lives.

• DVD Special (11 eps)
• 2013

• OVA (1 ep)
• 2013

• TV (26 eps)
• 1991

Marina, a lonely mermaid, is bored of underwater life. She wants legs. She goes to the sea witch. She is given a magic whistle that when blown, can turn her into a human or mermaid. The Prince and Marina fall in love but she can't stay with him until she can get the sea witch off her case.

• Movie (1 ep)
• 2021