Summaries

The story centers on Kai, a gloomy middle school student whose life changes after meeting Lu, a mermaid.

Kai is talented but adrift, spending his days sulking in a small fishing village after his family moves from Tokyo. His only joy is uploading songs he writes to the internet. When his classmates invite him to play keyboard in their band, their practice 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 - whether they want to or not. As Kai spends more time with Lu, he finds he is able to tell her what he is really thinking, and a bond begins to form. But since ancient times, the people in the village have believed that mermaids bring disaster and soon there is trouble between Lu and the townspeople, putting the town in grave danger.

Details

Keywords
  • written by director
  • cell phone
  • f rated
  • female writer
  • title written by female
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Animation
  • Family
  • Music
Release date May 18, 2017
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin Japan
Production companies Toho Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV) Twin Engine

Box office

Gross US & Canada $109857
Opening weekend US & Canada $60773
Gross worldwide $161253

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 52m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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