Mermaid Forest (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, Mermaid Forest is a horror and animation film directed by Takaya Mizutani, running about 55 minutes. “Are some prizes worth the price?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. There is a legend in Japan that if one eats the flesh of a mermaid, one will become immortal. This anime recounts the story of Yuhta and Mana, an immortal boy and girl, and their experiences with a family struggling to achieve immortality at any cost.
Who’s in it. Mermaid Forest stars Koichi Yamadera as Yûta, Minami Takayama as Mana, Mika Doi as Towa Kannagi and Aiko Konoshima as Sawa Kannagi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mermaid Forest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mermaid Forest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mermaid Forest tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mermaid Forest (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mermaid Forest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mermaid Forest worth watching?
- Mermaid Forest holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mermaid Forest?
- Mermaid Forest stars Koichi Yamadera, Minami Takayama, Mika Doi, Aiko Konoshima and Ryūji Saikachi.
- When was Mermaid Forest released?
- Mermaid Forest was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.