Kai Ashimoto
main character
MOVIE
7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- May 19, 2017
- Season
- Spring 2017
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Science SARU
- Director
- Masaaki Yuasa
- Music
- Takatsugu Muramatsu
- Age rating
- G
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
1h 52m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Mermaid98%Mythology82%Coming of Age78%Dancing70%Band64%Male Protagonist62%Fishing62%Fairy Tale53%Ships50%Coastal50%
MOVIEFINISHED2017 SPRING7.2 / 10 AniList score
Lu Over the Wall
夜明け告げるルーのうた• Yoake Tsugeru Lu no Uta
Synopsis
Kai Ashimoto, a gloomy young middle schooler, lives in Hinashi Town, a lonely fishing village, with his father and his grandfather, a parasol maker. He used to live in Tokyo, but after his parents divorced he moved back to his father's home town. Kai has trouble telling his parents the complicated feelings he has for them, and he's lonely and pessimistic about his school life. One of his joys is uploading songs he writes to the internet. One day, his classmates Kunio and Yuuho invite him to join their band, "SEIREN". As he reluctantly follows them to Merfolk Island, their practice spot, they meet Lu, the mermaid. Lu sings merrily and dances innocently. As Kai begins to spend time with her, he starts to be able to say what it is that he's really thinking. (Source: Wikipedia)
Trailer
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Should you watch Lu Over the Wall?
Probably, if you enjoy adventure, fantasy and music, especially stories with mermaid, mythology, coming of age.
Reception is positive but mixed: 72/100 on AniList, with 48% of 7.5K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #31 highest-rated film of 2017.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 1.0% of viewers drop it.
As a 112-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Masaaki Yuasa
- Character design
- Nobutake Itou
- Music
- Takatsugu Muramatsu
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Lu Over the Wall FAQ
How long is Lu Over the Wall?
Lu Over the Wall runs 112 minutes (1 h 52 min).
Is Lu Over the Wall finished?
Yes. Lu Over the Wall has finished airing — the final episode aired May 19, 2017.
Is Lu Over the Wall based on a manga?
No. Lu Over the Wall is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Lu Over the Wall?
Lu Over the Wall was animated by Science SARU and directed by Masaaki Yuasa.
Where can I watch Lu Over the Wall?
Lu Over the Wall is listed on Netflix, Max, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.