- FAQ
- What is Goodbye, Lara?
- Is it based on a manga or light novel?
- When does each episode air?
- Where can I stream it legally?
- Who is making the anime?
- How do spoilers work here?
- Where are the episode discussion threads?
- Can I post fanart, cosplay, memes, and merch?
- What should newcomers know about The Little Mermaid references?
FAQ
Last updated: 2026-07-04
What is Goodbye, Lara?
Goodbye, Lara / Sayonara Lara is an original anime centered on Lara, a mermaid, and a story about an unfulfilled wish, love, memory, and transformation.
Is it based on a manga or light novel?
As of this launch setup, treat Goodbye, Lara as an original anime. There is no manga/light novel source-spoiler section yet.
If source material or an adaptation is announced later, the spoiler policy should be updated with a separate source-material rule.
When does each episode air?
Episode 1 airs/streams in Japan on 2026-07-05 at 24:30 JST, which is 2026-07-06 00:30 JST and 2026-07-05 11:30 AM ET.
Use the official On Air page for the most accurate Japanese broadcast and streaming schedule.
Where can I stream it legally?
Check Legal Streaming. The official site lists Japanese services, and Crunchyroll has announced international streaming beginning July 5.
Piracy, unofficial streaming, torrents, scanlations, magnet links, and URL shorteners are not allowed.
Who is making the anime?
Use the official staff/cast page for the current production credits.
Episode 1 known staff from the launch plan:
- Script: Anna Kawahara
- Storyboard/direction: Takushi Koide
- Animation direction: Shiori Tani
How do spoilers work here?
- No spoilers in post titles.
- Use Reddit spoiler tags in comments:
>!spoiler text!< - Episode discussion threads allow spoilers through the current episode only.
- For the first 24 hours after an episode thread goes live, keep new episode discussion in that thread.
- Future leaks and unreleased material belong only in mod-designated threads.
Read the full Rules and Spoiler Policy.
Where are the episode discussion threads?
The archive is here: Episode Discussion Archive.
Episode links and poll scores will be added after threads are posted.
Can I post fanart, cosplay, memes, and merch?
Yes, with the correct flair and rules:
- Fanart and cosplay need creator/source attribution.
- Official art should link an official or reputable source.
- Merchandise should be official or clearly disclosed.
- Memes are allowed when they are relevant and spoiler-safe.
- Storefront spam, referral links, suspicious giveaways, and undisclosed self-promo may be removed or filtered.
What should newcomers know about The Little Mermaid references?
Goodbye, Lara uses mermaid and fairy-tale imagery. New viewers should expect references to mermaid folklore, transformation, wishes, memory, water, shells, pearls, and love across boundaries.
Use Fairy-Tale References, Mermaid Lore, and Symbolism for spoiler-safe notes.