The Kill Blue anime series has cast Ikumi Hasegawa as Mermaid Queen Mai Otohime, a marine sports prodigy with a dual personality. The anime, directed by Hiro Kaburagi and produced by CUE, features an all-star cast, including South Korean girl group aespa performing the opening theme and South Korean boy band RIIZE performing the ending theme. The series premiered on various Japanese TV channels and streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video and Netflix, with an English dub available on Prime Video and Netflix. The manga, written by Tadatoshi Fujimaki, was published by Shueisha and Viz Media, with the final volume released in December 2023. The anime's release marks CUE's first major production, showcasing their animation capabilities and contributing to the vibrant world of anime.
