Marin
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 25, 2009 – September 17, 2009
- Season
- Summer 2009
- Source
- Video game
- Studio
- ZEXCS
- Director
- Junichi Satou
- Original creator
- Toshihiko Tsukiji
- Music
- Ken Muramatsu
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kuudere79%Mermaid66%Magic60%Female Protagonist60%Primarily Female Cast60%Coastal60%Dissociative Identities60%Animals30%Henshin20%Love Triangle20%
TVFINISHED2009 SUMMER6.2 / 10 AniList score
Umi Monogatari
うみものがたり ～あなたがいてくれたコト～• Umi Monogatari: Anata ga Ite Kureta Koto
Synopsis
Marin and her sister Urin live in the sea. One day they find a ring fallen into the sea. They get out of the sea and meet a girl Kanon, the owner of the ring. Kanon tells them she doesn't want the ring anymore because it was given by her boyfriend whom she just broke up with, and she throws it into the forest. Marin thinks Kanon is still in love with him and looks for the ring with her sister. But Urin accidentally breaks a seal near a shrine...
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Umi Monogatari?
Only if you enjoy drama, fantasy and mahou shoujo, especially stories with kuudere, mermaid, magic.
Reception is lukewarm: 62/100 on AniList, with 25% of 1.5K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #89 highest-rated anime of 2009.
15.1% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Toshihiko Tsukiji
- Director
- Junichi Satou
- Character design
- Haruko Iizuka
- Music
- Ken Muramatsu
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Umi Monogatari is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Umi Monogatari: Faithful Hearts (2010)
- Optional extras: Umi Monogatari: Marin's "What Is This?"
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Violet” by marble
Endings (1)
- ED1“Toumei na Inori” by Masumi Itou
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Umi Monogatari FAQ
How many episodes does Umi Monogatari have?
Umi Monogatari has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Umi Monogatari?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Umi Monogatari finished?
Yes. Umi Monogatari has finished airing — the final episode aired September 17, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Umi Monogatari?
Yes — the story continues in Umi Monogatari: Faithful Hearts (2010).
Where do I start Umi Monogatari?
Start here: Umi Monogatari is the first entry, followed by Umi Monogatari: Faithful Hearts.
Is Umi Monogatari based on a video game?
Yes. Umi Monogatari adapts the video game by Toshihiko Tsukiji.
Who animated Umi Monogatari?
Umi Monogatari was animated by ZEXCS and directed by Junichi Satou.
Who sings the opening of Umi Monogatari?
The opening, "Violet", is performed by marble.
Where can I watch Umi Monogatari?
Umi Monogatari is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.