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Mermaid's Scar

1993·Movie

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Scare6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

According to an ancient Japanese legend, mermaid flesh may grant immortality if eaten. However, there is a much greater chance that consumption will lead to death or transformation into a damned creature known as a Lost Soul (or Deformed Ones in the English dub). Mermaid Saga tells the tale of Yuta, an immortal who has been alive for five hundred years, who is wandering across Japan searching for a cure and meeting others whose lives have also been ruined by mermaid flesh in the process.
Dark FantasyBody HorrorJapanese AnimationImmortalityMythicalTragedyMelancholyIntrigue

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Is Mermaid's Scar worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mermaid's Scar rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Mermaid's Scar?

0 h 56 min

Mermaid's Scar runs 0 h 56 min.

What language is Mermaid's Scar in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.