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I finally, after all these years, now own a copy of this!! Im sobbing T0T

If I can get the next ones as well.... I can die happy

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Recommendation # 2

Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita: This Boy Caught A Merman

Category: Series, Animated

18+: No

Shima Kawauchi was taken in by his kind grandfather following the divorce of his unloving parents. His grandfather passes away in due time, leaving Shima all alone. Consumed by grief, he cries by the oceanside at night when an accident causes him to fall into the water. Unable to swim, Shima nearly drowns but is saved by an incredibly handsome merman. Seeing Shima's emotional state, the merman—who Shima names Isaki—insists that Shima take him home until he fully recovers. However, as they settle into their space together, the two start to form a bond that transcends both species and gender.

This is the first episode in the series, each episode in the series is different and focuses on different couples, the art style is so unique and beautiful! The story is a bit cheesy and cliche.

Personal Rating: 7/10

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Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita.

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Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita.

(This Boy Caught A Merman)

Summary: Shima Kawauchi was taken in by his kind grandfather following the divorce of his unloving parents. His grandfather passes away in due time, leaving Shima all alone. Consumed by grief, he cries by the oceanside at night when an accident causes him to fall into the water. Unable to swim, Shima nearly drowns but is saved by an incredibly handsome merman. Seeing Shima's emotional state, the merman—who Shima names Isaki—insists that Shima take him home until he fully recovers. However, as they settle into their space together, the two start to form a bond that transcends both species and gender.

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Kono Danshi Ningyo Hiroimashita

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Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita - OVA

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Fandom Reviews: This Boy Caught a Merman

“They say look before you leap and make sure you can swim before you go in the deep water.”

This OVA holds a very special place in my heart. Not long after I started reading the magazine Otaku USA, an issue came out with an advertisement for the release of this animation on the very last page. It was bright, colorful, and it ended up stuck in my mind nearly a month later. I looked it up online and watched it, and ended up getting the dvd the following week.

This Boy Caught a Merman came out during a very major low point in my life. But I’m glad it did, because it was part of my long (and still ongoing) recovery. And to this day I still stop and go back and rewatch it every so often when I need a pick me up. And it’s one I highly think that you all should give a watch. It has everything. Two boys falling in love, a merman, discussions of loneliness and depression, and all tied together with a warm ending song that should be on everyone’s playlist.

Hello everyone. My name is Fandom, and this is my review on the OVA This Boy Caught a Merman (Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita).

SPOILERS AHEAD AND DISCUSSIONS OF ANXIETY/DEPRESSION, DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER, GRIEVING, DIVORCE, AND POSSIBLE DISABILITY ANALOGY.

THE STORY: Directed by Soubi Yamamoto (Kono Danshi series)

Note: This is the second entry in the Kono Danshi series.

On a dark night not long after the funeral, Shima Kawauchi is sitting alone on a sea wall with a photo of his grandfather, who had recently passed away. When the photo falls into the water, Shima jumps in after it despite not being able to swim, only to be rescued by a merman. After learning Shima feels alone, the merman agrees to move in with him so that he won’t be lonely. Shima gives him the name Isaki, and Isaki’s presence brings a new light to Shima’s life.

Something the Kono Danshi series is really good at is capturing the feelings of what its like to live your life with a relatively high level of anxiety, depression, and self doubt. And how debilitating it can be at times no matter how hard you try. 

Watching Shima and Isaki’s interactions feel organic, and you can observe the level of growth going on despite the 30 minute run time. Though it is very clear based on the run time and the way its split that Shima does get the more noticeable growth. And while I do wish we got more of their story on Isaki’s end, with what we have is very satisfying. 

Also, to anyone worried this OVA will do the ‘bury your gays’ trope given that this is about a merman, rest assured, our two leads both stay alive by the end of it. 

THE CHARACTERS

There’s really only two characters to really talk about, but I want to give a special shout out to Gen Kawauchi, Shima’s grandfather. 

This man would easily make my top ten anime grandpa’s. He took in his grandson when Shima’s parents divorced because he knew they were more focused on themselves and their wants than their own child’s feelings. And he did his best to give his grandson a good life based on what little we’ve seen in flashbacks. Props to you Gen. You’re an angel.

Shima is a protagonist I feel a lot of people can relate to. Especially when it comes to anxiety/depression and the loneliness that comes with it. As we come to learn, he is a massive people pleaser. He’s lived a relatively good life. He had a loving guardian, he has friends at school and participates in activities on the festival committee, and he has never suffered any bullying. 

And yet, he still feels an extreme level of sadness, loneliness, and trust issues, and is often crying alone in his room or out on the beach when no one can see. He feels self hatred about his emotions and his flaws, and feels guilty about this because he’s surrounded by people who love him. And he’s terrified that being honest with his heart will lead everyone to hate him. So he hides how he’s struggling, which only feeds into that sense of loneliness he’s developed. When he finally opens up to Isaki about it, it’s a major turning point for his character that brings me to tears every time. 

Isaki is an amazing love interest, and his kind heart, over the top reactions, and curious nature really play a major part in the story. Always putting Shima’s needs and well-being first, Isaki even makes it a point to come to Shima’s school to check on him. He offers to catch fish when he spends the food money. He asks Shima constantly if he’s okay, and has been watching over him for years from the waters. He’s a really kind and caring person and it’s amazing what lengths he goes to make sure Shima’s not alone.

And through his relationship with Shima, Isaki has an interesting bit of development involving his own growing sense of loneliness; because he’s a merman, there’s things he won’t be able to do that Shima can do with his human friends. He’s often confined to the house and a kiddy pool in the living room most days, and relies on Shima to help him back to the house when they’re leaving the beach. This inability to walk is actually part of Isaki’s reasoning for leaving near the end of the OVA, believing it’d be better for Shima to be with someone who can walk despite how much he’s come to love him. (But its shown in the end credits that he does get a wheelchair, and is shown spending time at the school festival with all the students.)

Speaking as someone who was confined to a wheelchair for a period of time and is currently still going through mobility issues to this day, this part of the story also hit really close to home for me. Isaki’s journey with his own mobility issues honestly was part of why I adored him, and seeing him come to terms with his feelings on the matter helped me a lot.

Also, just look at this fishy man.

Look at this precious cinnamon roll. By god does he deserve the world. 

THE SOUND AND VISUALS

While not the best animated in terms of movement, what this OVA lacks in movement, it makes up for 10,000% in aesthetics. The entire thing resembles a scrapbook, with various bits of papers it seems being used to help give different items and characters a bit more pizzazz. 

However, when the animation does get good, by god does it get good. The way the ocean glimmers and the shaky sketch animation when we see Shima’s inner thoughts still captivate me to this day. 

Another thing I absolutely adore about the animation is the use of color. When negative feelings and emotions are in full control of the characters, the entire scene goes dark, with the lightest colors possible mostly being deep shades of blues. When more positive emotions are in the forefront however, be it scenes with more romantic tones or comedic purpose, shades of white, pink, yellow, orange, and red fill the frame as the dominating pallet. 

The music is subtle most of the time, but hits all the right notes (hehe) when it absolutely needs to. And the ending credits song is the icing on the cake to this fantastic OST. (Though please watch the OVA before clicking the link. Trust me.)

The one downside I have for the OVA is its English dub, provided by Sentai Filmworks. It’s not bad, but it’s certainly not good. I think whoever was in charge of it was too focused on an attempt at a direct translation and matching all the lip flaps rather than getting the emotion exactly right. Plus, with the dub home release, unless you actively put on the subtitles, the Japanese descriptions of things that pop up on screen aren’t translated. Best to stick with subs on this one. 

FINAL THOUGHTS

This Boy Caught a Merman was an amazing tale of loneliness and love that I cannot recommend enough. With its visual style, wonderful music, and fantastic characters, we’re presented with a delightful story that will surely warm your heart, and probably yearn to head to the beach. 

A solid entry to the Kono Danshi series as a whole, and the best starting point in my personal opinion. 

And so, after rewatching the entire OVA for the umpteenth time, I Fandom award This Boy Caught a Merman an overall rating of “Certified Classic”, a rating I reserve for only the best of the best, and series I believe need all the attention they can get.

You can currently stream This Boy Caught a Merman legally on Hidive, or if you’d rather have a personal copy, as of this review on January 4, 2020, it is available through Sentai Filmwork’s main website for $4. Seriously, for that price, you are getting an amazing story and I absolutely insist you add this OVA to your shelf. 

Thank you all for reading, and have a wonderful day.

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This Boy Caught A Merman

Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita

Rating: 2/3

Categories: drama, dub, fantasy, LGBT, mermaids, original work, psychological, shounen ai

After accidentally dropping a photo of his late grandfather into the ocean Shima jumps in after it despite not knowing how to swim. Saved by a merman, Shima takes him home where they bond in a way unforeseen by both of them.

(Part of the This Boy Series)

OVA, 1 ep

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"I’m really not a good boy. I’m a coward, and selfish. I hate myself for that! But those are all... parts of me.”

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Today FOUR recommendation!! (¡¡Hoy CUATRO recomendaciones!!)

1. Kono Danshi, Mahou ga Oshigoto Desu (Ep.1-4)

2. Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita (OVA)

3. Kono Danshi, Uchuujin to Tatakaemasu (OVA)

4 .Kono Danshi, Sekika ni Nayandemasu (OVA)

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Anime name: Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita. (also known as “This Boy Caught a Merman”)

Genre(s): Fantasy, Shounen-ai (softcore gay romance), psychological

Lauren’s Like Rating: 10/10 (This little 30ish minute OVA has stunning artwork, likable characters, and a beautiful story. I highly recommend it and will definitely watch it again.)

Character (s): Isaki, Shima Kawauchi, Shima’s Grandfather

Isaki is a merman who saved Shima from drowning and upon realizing how sad Shima was, he asked if he would like him to stay with him. From then on he stays in a kiddie pool that Shima puts in his living room. Isaki is a kind and understanding person and shows Shima that he can be loved for who he really is.

Shima Kawauchi is a troubled and sad highschool boy who is devastated by the death of his grandfather who had been raising him. When he accidentally drops his grandfather’s photo in the ocean he jumps in after it and would have drown if not for Isaki. He is a sensitive boy who feels lonely even around those he loves because of how burdened he is by trying to meet everyone’s expectations. Isaki brings out the best in him and makes it possible for him to be happy and finally not feel alone.

Shima’s Grandfather was a kind man who raised Shima after realizing Shima’s parents were more concerned about making Shima into who they wanted him to be rather than his own wants and needs.

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Art of March 2017 pt.2

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Kawaii~ ♥ ;w;!!!! Yamamoto~sensei is motto sugoii TuT! I love each animation of her >u<)/