Watch the official trailer to see the unique art style and emotional tone of the OVA: This Boy Caught a Merman Official Trailer YouTube• Mar 7, 2021

: While mourning at the ocean, Shima accidentally drops a precious photograph of his grandfather into the water. In a desperate attempt to retrieve it, he nearly drowns but is rescued by a merman.

The OVA is the work of independent creator , who handled directing, scriptwriting, and series composition. Produced by CoMix Wave Films —the studio renowned for its work with Makoto Shinkai—the film features a signature aesthetic characterized by vibrant, saturated colors and textured backgrounds that often resemble a moving visual novel. Plot Summary