Mermaid’s Dream

(Viz, 1995)
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Rumiko Takahashi’s Mermaid’s Dream weaves strands of mysticism and fantasy into a complex romantic adventure story set in feudal Japan. Yuta, a young man wandering the countryside, once ate the flesh of a mermaid and as a result has become immortal and impervious to harm. In his travels, he encounters Natsume, a girl with similar abilities, who travels with an old merchant. Together, the two embark on a journey across the country in search of their mysterious origins. Takahashi’s art is rendered in expressionistic brushstrokes, adding a stark undercurrent of drama to the story.

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#1

October, 1985
Cover Price: $2.75
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Rumiko Takahashi

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Rumiko Takahashi

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July, 1991
Cover Price: $2.75
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Rumiko Takahashi