The TV anime Sayonara Lala (さよならララ) has unveiled its third main PV, third main key visual, and a collaboration visual with VTuber duo PokoP (ぽこピー). The production also announced that Tsuda Minami will voice the character Lisa, Yamamoto Kazuomi will voice Kota, and singer Hana Hope will perform the ending theme.

Third Main PV

The new PV opens with a line from mermaid princess Lala — “I want to see it at least once” — hinting at her fascination with the human world. Having used a forbidden medicine to take human form and revive in Shiga Prefecture, Lala searches for true love while living quietly alongside Otsu Mari and her family. The PV also captures the emotional turmoil Lala experiences as her feelings swing between the mermaid and human worlds.

PokoP Collaboration and Shiga Tie-ins

Because the story is set in Shiga, the production has teamed up with Koka-ryu Ninja! Ponpoko and Peanuts-kun — collectively known as PokoP — who have strong ties to the region. The collaboration visual will be used as a postcard prize for fans who spot PokoP hidden within the anime and post their answers on X; winners will be chosen by lottery.

The series also features many recognizable Shiga landmarks. In addition, a collaboration product with local supermarket chain Heiwado (平和堂) — a white peach cream puff in Sayonara Lala packaging — is now on sale at Heiwado stores.

About Sayonara Lala

Sayonara Lala is an original anime created to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Kinema Citrus. The story follows mermaid princess Lala, who fell in love with a human prince 200 years ago, dissolved into sea foam when that love went unrequited, and has now revived at Lake Biwa in Shiga to search once more for true love.

• Lala is voiced by Hishikawa Kana.
• The series is directed by Koide Takashi, a Shiga native making his directorial debut.

The anime begins broadcasting on July 5, 2026 on TOKYO MX, BS Asahi, Yomiuri TV, and AT-X, with simultaneous streaming on multiple platforms.

Broadcast Schedule

• TOKYO MX: Every Sunday at 24:30, from July 5, 2026
• BS Asahi: Every Sunday at 25:30, from July 5, 2026
• Yomiuri TV: Every Monday at 25:59, from July 6, 2026
• AT-X: Every Monday at 21:30, from July 6, 2026

Simultaneous streaming begins July 5, 2026 at 24:30 on platforms including dAnime Store, ABEMA, U-NEXT, niconico, Prime Video, Hulu, FOD, TVer, and more.

Staff

• Original Work: Kinema Citrus
• Director: Koide Takashi
• Series Composition: Kawahara Anna
• Character Design: Tani Shiori
• Art Director: Fujino Mari (studio Pablo)
• Color Design: Aizawa Rika
• Photography Director: Izumida Kazuto (T2studio)
• Editor: Kurosawa Masayuki
• Sound Director: Yamada Ya
• Music: yuma yamaguchi
• Music Production: KADOKAWA
• Animation Production: Kinema Citrus

Cast

• Lala: Hishikawa Kana
• Otsu Mari: Kawaishi Nana
• Grace: Fukami Rika
• Luca: Murase Ayumu
• Otsu Yoshiya: Ono Tomotaka
• Otsu Makoto: Madono Mitsuaki
• Otsu Ema: Sumitomo Nanae
• Rowan: Terasoma Masaki
• Lisa: Tsuda Minami
• Kota: Yamamoto Kazuomi

Comments

Tsuda Minami (Lisa)

The concept of a “mermaid princess” is a world every girl dreams of. I couldn’t stop imagining what a modern-day mermaid would be like! And the way it all ties into Lake Biwa — the love this show has for Shiga is something else. Please enjoy Lala’s story, everyone.

Yamamoto Kazuomi (Kota)

The broadcast is finally getting close! I’m so happy to be part of a work set at Lake Biwa, a place I visited almost every year as a kid. The first time I met Kota, he was standing in front of Heiwado with Lisa, holding a plastic bag. I hope everyone gets to experience this world where fairy tale and reality intersect. To the people of Shiga, and to fans around the world — please enjoy Sayonara Lala!

Hana Hope (Ending Theme Artist)

Lala steps out of the mermaid world and into the human world. Growing up with two nationalities, I sometimes felt from a young age that I didn’t belong anywhere. The song title “Hearts Glow” means “the light of the heart,” and the “wild glow” in the lyrics is that unique brilliance each of us has — a little strange from the outside, but entirely our own. Through this song I realized that singing as my true self is where I belong. This song is a letter to everyone searching for their place, and to Lala. Never let go of your light — that wild glow in your heart is a beautiful hearts glow that will surely connect you to someone.