Kinema Citrus, the studio behind the popular Made In Abyss anime, is celebrating its 15th anniversary by producing new projects. At the Anime Central convention in Chicago on May 18, 2024, Kinema Citrus held a special panel where they announced two new original anime in the works. One of these projects is titled Goodbye, Lara.
A completely original animation ” #GoodbyeLara ” is being produced! The fairy tale “The Little Mermaid” is brought back to life in Lake Biwa! 🧜♀️Please take a look at the pilot film as well🎞Director: Takushi KoideCharacter design: Shiori TaniOriginal work: Kinema Citrushttps: //t.co/Q7XAJdVesv https://t.co/jl4KGuoMGb #GoodbyeLara #Sayorarapic.twitter.com / XVWRK2lw9s
— Kinema Citrus Official (@KinemacINFO) May 19, 2024
Production of completely original animation ” #さよならララ” (Goodbye Lara) has been decided! The fairy tale “The Little Mermaid” comes to life in Lake Biwa! 🧜♀️
Director: Takashi Koide Character design: Shiori Tani Original work: Kinema Citrus
Please also take a look at the pilot film🎞️
After the announcement, Kinema Citrus launched an official website for Goodbye, Lara, where viewers can find concept trailers and information about the staff. The studio also unveiled a PV for the upcoming original anime, showcasing the main characters and providing a sneak peek into the plot.
Farewell, Lara is a contemporary Japanese adaptation of the beloved fairy tale The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen. The tale centers around a mermaid who defies the rules and desires to be loved by a human. Following her passing, the mermaid is reincarnated two centuries later in present-day Japan, specifically in Lake Biwa, where she must adapt to life among humans.
Kinema Citrus has also announced the staff members involved in the making of Goodbye, Lara. Below is a comprehensive list of all the individuals who are working on this original anime project:
| Role | Staff | Other Works |
| Storyboard/Director | Takushi Koide | Made In Abyss |
| Animation Director | Shiori Tani | Made In Abyss |
| Water Effect Artist | Yoshibe Naoki | Evangelion: 3.0+1.01 |
| Logo Designer | YUTO HAMA DESIGN | Ikki Tousen: Western Wolves (OAV) |
| Graphic Designer | Yuto Hama, Mai Yamaguchi | Eureka Seven |
| Producer | Muneki Ogasawara | Made In Abyss |
| Background Art Director | Mari Fujino | Boruto: Naruto the Movie |
| Background Art | Studio Pablo, Mari Fujino, Ryoki Matsumura | DanMachi |
| Special Effects | Chiemi Irisa | Tokyo Godfathers |
| Director of Photography | Kazuto Izumita | Bleach |
| Compositing Assistant Director | Akane Ueda | Skip and Loafer |
| Editing | Masayuki Kurosawa | Made In Abyss |
| Audito Director/Mixing | Haru Yamada | Evangelion: 1.0 |
| Music | Alfredo Sirica | The Rising of the Shield Hero |
| Music Producer and Director | Hiromitsu Ijima | Made In Abyss |
| Audio Production | Sound Team Donjuan | Fairy Tail, Naruto Shippuden |
Despite the release of the official visual and teaser trailer, there have been no announcements regarding the cast or potential release date for the Goodbye, Lara anime. Further details about the anime will be disclosed at a later time. Currently, the production for both projects is underway, as confirmed by the pilot videos.
Keep an eye out for additional details on the format and other information for both.
About Goodbye, Lara
Farewell, Lara is a contemporary Japanese adaptation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale, The Little Mermaid. The narrative follows a mermaid who dares to make a forbidden wish to be loved by a human. Upon her passing, the mermaid is reborn 200 years later in present-day Japan, specifically in Lake Biwa, where she must adapt to life among humans.
The director of the project is Takushi Koide, while Shiori Tani handles the character designs.
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