Mermaids have been a popular subject in folklore for centuries, inspiring many stories and legends. From the ancient Greek tales of the siren to Hans Christian Andersen’s ‘The Little Mermaid,’ mermaids have always captured the imagination of girls and boys alike.

Today, with so many manga, comic books, and graphic novels about mermaids available out there, it’s easier than ever to enjoy great sea stories! Join a world of magic and wonder as we explore the best mermaid series together:

5 great manga, comic books, and graphic novels about mermaids (for teens)

#5: NINGYO OUJI / MERMAID PRINCE

If you love romance, mermaids and comedy, and you are looking for a story that will surprise you, you should try this manga by Yuana Kazumi. It tells the story of Manato Kagonei, a young part-time worker who one day meets a mermaid named Coral, who for an inexplicable reason is hurt (and with whom he quickly falls in love). But, as if meeting her wasn’t surprising enough for Manato, his wonderful mermaid soon becomes human… and a man! Are you ready for the most bizarre queer romantic comedy?

#4: THE LITTLE TRASHMAID

Tidy is a witty and friendly twelve-year-old mermaid. She’s unable to speak but was endowed with the gift of magical singing. Life gave her little to smile, though, as the seas are heavily polluted, and her father – called the “Trash King” – is trapped at the sea bottom by wires and nets. Fortunately, things begin to change for Tidy the day when she saves Ricky, a boy who accidentally falls into the sea, and soon becomes his friend. This original story is one of the funniest and most beautiful works available on Webtoons.com.

#3: KENKOU ZENRA-KEI SUIEIBU UMISHOU:

Mitsuru Hattori, a screenwriter and artist, brings to you the amazing story of Kaname Okiura: a high school student who’s the manager of his school’s swimming club… even though, he doesn’t really know how to swim. Kaname has been afraid of water for years after he had almost drowned on the beach but – like you can easily guess – was saved by what he believes was a mermaid. One day, a houseboat washes up on the sea shore next to the school. Soon, a girl named Amuro Ninagawa shows up, and stirs quite a lot of interest among school students, thanks to her swimming speed, which very soon, makes her the star of the swimming club. Kaname, however, can’t stop suspecting that she may actually be his mermaid…

#2: MERMAID SAGA (by Rumiko Takahashi)

The legend states that if you taste mermaid meat once, you will be immortal, but no one has ever told Yuta and his fishermen friends that this could have other consequences. After tasting it almost 500 years ago, Yuta remained locked in the body of an eighteen year old man, and all his friends turned into monsters.

The poor hero has been searching for a way to end his immortality, for centuries, but then he suddenly meets Mana, who was raised and held captive until the age of 15, in order to have her flesh eaten by somebody. Yuta frees her, and together they begin to travel, encounteringenemies, danger, and always finding more and more reasons to stay together.

#1: THE GIRL FROM THE SEA by Molly Knox Ostertag

The fifteen-year-old Morgan is a girl with many secrets. She wants to finish high school and get away from what makes her sad, to begin again on the perfect little island where she grew up. But most of all, she wants to kiss another girl…

After almost drowning, Morgan meets a girl named Keltie, who befriends her and begins to help with her boring days. The two begin a friendship that soon becomes a much deeper relationship. But Keltie has some secrets too, and little by little, they begin to surface and change absolutely everything for them.

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Italian: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0953PN3Y7

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