This Boy Caught a Merman
2012, Japanese. Directed by Soubi Yamamoto.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 9 November 2012
- Original title
- この男子、人魚ひろいました。
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Soubi Yamamoto
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This Boy Caught a Merman: quick answers
What should I watch before This Boy Caught a Merman?
Watch This Boy Can Fight Aliens (2011) first.
What comes after This Boy Caught a Merman?
Next in the series: This Boy Suffers from Crystallization (2014).
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How long is This Boy Caught a Merman?
This Boy Caught a Merman runs 28 minutes (0h 28m).
Does This Boy Caught a Merman have a post-credits scene?
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This Boy Caught a Merman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is This Boy Caught a Merman on?
This Boy Caught a Merman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 November 2012. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like This Boy Caught a Merman?
If you liked This Boy Caught a Merman, try Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie Part 1, The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos the Movie Part 2.
Who directed This Boy Caught a Merman?
This Boy Caught a Merman (2012) was directed by Soubi Yamamoto and stars Hikaru Midorikawa, Yuki Kaji.