May 30, 2024
So, here's the thing.
This is not an objective masterpiece, by any means. This was, however, a core part of my childhood, and it still is one of my favourite series.
Mermaid Melody is an series from 2003 made for TV, and it shows its age. Its animation is not that good, the dubs are from okay to pretty weird sounding depending on which one you look at, and the storyline isn't something that you won't be able to live without.
BUT, and this is a big but. It has heart. I know how cheesy and stupid that sounds but it is true. It's a series with heart,
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a series where the characters LOVE each other, platonically or romantically. It's a series that, to its credit, delves into topics like abandonment, unrequited love, teenagers learning how to live life outside of their small bubbles, etc.
The characters have personality and depth, even if they don't seem to have, and personally I find Sara to be quite the compelling story (not sure if that one happened here or in Pure).
Both this one and its sequel are series that, if you can tolerate the flaws, are very charming and have lots of clear love and care on them. If you absolutely can't tolerate the voices (understandable with some dubs), go to subs or even the manga.
Overall, give it a chance like you would give a chance to a series you found when you were 6-8 zapping on TV. This is what it was made for, and it's the perspective that will most benefit your viewing.
Lots of love and see you at the paradise of the seven seas! :)
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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