The 2013 original anime OVA This Boy Caught A Merman has arrived on HIDIVE, complete with English dub and subtitle options. The short film centers on a high school boy who encounters a merman and the subsequent development of their relationship.
From director Soubi Yamamoto, the drama fantasy explores themes of LGBTQ+ romance and features a male protagonist. While its MAL score sits at a respectable 7.24 from over 21,000 voters, the series is a brief, self-contained story.
This OVA is a concise entry into the Boys' Love genre, offering a quick, character-focused narrative for those seeking a completed story.
