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Short fantasy animated film

This Boy Caught a Merman (2012): Cast

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This Boy Caught a Merman is a 2012 short fantasy animated film directed by Soubi Yamamoto, starring Yuki Kaji as Shima Kawauchi and Hikaru Midorikawa. It runs 28 minutes.

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This Boy Caught a Merman (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
28 min
Director
Soubi Yamamoto
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is This Boy Caught a Merman About?

The premise of This Boy Caught a Merman without spoilers.

After a near-drowning experience while trying to retrieve a picture, young Shima is rescued by a mysterious merman named Isaki. As they spend time together, an unexpected bond forms between the two boys. However, navigating a romantic connection across different species proves to be complex and challenging, forcing them to confront the obstacles in their path.

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Cast & crew

This Boy Caught a Merman Cast & Characters

Yuki Kaji leads the cast as Shima Kawauchi, with Hikaru Midorikawa as Isaki. Directed by Soubi Yamamoto.

From the director

More from Soubi Yamamoto

More films directed by Soubi Yamamoto: This Boy Suffers from Crystallization, This Boy Can Fight Aliens and Robotica*Robotics.

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This Boy Caught a Merman Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “This Boy Picked Up A Merman” and “Kono Danshi”.

Also known as
  • This Boy Picked Up A Merman
  • Kono Danshi
  • Ningyo Hiroimashita.
  • 这名男子,捡到了人鱼。
  • 这个男子,捡到了人鱼。

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This Boy Caught a Merman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of This Boy Caught a Merman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is This Boy Caught a Merman?

This Boy Caught a Merman runs 28 minutes.

When was This Boy Caught a Merman released?

This Boy Caught a Merman was released on November 9, 2012.

Who directed This Boy Caught a Merman?

This Boy Caught a Merman was directed by Soubi Yamamoto.

More films by Soubi Yamamoto

Who is in the cast of This Boy Caught a Merman?

This Boy Caught a Merman stars Yuki Kaji as Shima Kawauchi and Hikaru Midorikawa as Isaki.

Does This Boy Caught a Merman have a post-credit scene?

No. This Boy Caught a Merman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is This Boy Caught a Merman in?

The original language of This Boy Caught a Merman is Japanese.

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