This Boy Caught a Merman

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.

Cast

Hikaru Midorikawa

as Isaki

Yuki Kaji

as Shima Kawauchi

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