The manga has a lovingly unique art style. It is, after all, one of the selling aspects of the manga, for which I was first attracted to. The interactions of the MC with the little mermaid were really heartwarming and sweet. Though the side characters barely had any screen time, they contributed at least to the slice of life aspect of the short story.
This was undoubtedly a manga that had much more potential than what it had been. Though the wait was long for each chapter probably because of the art, it was one of the things that would lift my heart when a new
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 Alternative TitlesSynonyms: How to Raise a Mermaid Japanese: 人魚の育て方 InformationType: Manga
Volumes: 1
Chapters: 7
Status: Finished
Published: Aug 29, 2016 to Mar 27, 2017
Genre:
Drama
Serialization:
Minna no Comic Authors:
Otaki (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #102702 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #15053
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Aug 29, 2022
At its heart, this is a story about the trials and the joys of raising children, especially as a single parent.
Hino is an out-of-work 25-year-old who struggles to find the motivation to return to the working world until he rescues a young mermaid from the wreckage of a typhoon. His mother berates him constantly for not measuring up to his former classmates and he, like most of us who can relate to his situation, feels like trash for not meeting her standards. With each chapter, it is nice to watch him grow as a person, as he gradually makes the conscious decision to be responsible ... |
