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Ariel, a sixteen-year-old mermaid princess, is dissatisfied with life under the sea and curious about the human world. With her best fish friend Flounder, Ariel collects human artifacts and goes to the surface of the ocean to visit Scuttle the seagull, who offers very inaccurate and comical knowledge of human culture. Ignoring the warnings of her father (King Triton) and head maestro (Sebastian the crab) that contact between merpeople and humans is forbidden (the sea's primary contact with humans involve fishermen, so King Triton considers humans as nothing more than mere predators), Ariel still longs to be part of the human world; to this end she has filled a secret grotto with all the human artifacts she has found. One night, Ariel, Flounder and an unwilling Sebastian travel to the ocean surface to watch a celebration for the birthday of Prince Eric, with whom Ariel falls in love. A sudden storm hits, during which everyone manages to escape in a lifeboat except for Eric who goes back to rescue his dog Max. He almost drowns saving Max but is saved by Ariel, who drags him to the beach. Although it seems that his heart isn't beating, Ariel notices that Eric is breathing. She sings to him but dives underwater when Max returns to Eric. Upon being assisted by his chancellor (Sir Grimsby), Eric has a vague impression that he was rescued by a girl with a beautiful voice; he vows to find her, and Ariel vows to find a way to join Eric. Triton and his daughters notice a change in Ariel, who is openly lovesick. Triton questions Sebastian about Ariel's behavior, during which Sebastian accidentally reveals the incident with Eric. Triton furiously confronts Ariel in her grotto, using his trident to destroy her collection of human treasures. After Triton leaves, a pair of eels, Flotsam and Jetsam, convince a crying Ariel that she must visit Ursula the sea witch, if she wants all of her dreams to come true. Ursula makes a deal with Ariel to transform her into a human for three days. Within these three days, Ariel must receive the 'kiss of true love' from Eric; otherwise, she will transform back into a mermaid on the third day and belong to Ursula. As payment for legs, Ariel has to give up her voice, which Ursula takes by magically removing the energy from Ariel's vocal chords and storing it in a nautilus shell. Ariel's tail is transformed into legs, leaving her naked except for her seashell bra. Sebastian and Flounder drag her to the surface. Meanwhile, Triton discovers Ariel and Sebastian's disappearance and, wracked with guilt over his behavior, orders a search for them. Eric and Max find Ariel on the beach. He initially suspects that she is the one who saved his life, but when he learns that she cannot speak, he discards that notion, to the frustration of both Ariel and Max (who knows the truth). He helps her to the palace, where the servants think she is a survivor of a shipwreck. Ariel spends time with Eric, and at the end of the second day, they almost kiss but are thwarted by Flotsam and Jetsam. Angered at their narrow escape, Ursula takes the disguise of a beautiful young woman named 'Vanessa' and appears onshore singing with Ariel's voice. Eric recognizes the song and, in her disguise, Vanessa/Ursula casts a hypnotic enchantment on Eric to make him forget about Ariel. The next day, Ariel finds out that Eric will be married to the disguised Ursula on a ship. She cries and is left behind when the wedding barge departs. Scuttle discovers that Vanessa is Ursula in disguise, and informs Ariel. As Ariel and Flounder chase the wedding barge, Sebastian informs Triton, and Scuttle is assigned to literally 'stall the wedding.' With the help of various animals, the nautilus shell around Ursula's neck is broken, restoring Ariel's voice and breaking Ursula's enchantment over Eric. Realizing that Ariel was the girl who saved his life, Eric rushes to kiss her, but the sun sets and Ariel transforms back into a mermaid. Ursula reverts to her true form and kidnaps Ariel. Triton appears and confronts Ursula, but cannot destroy Ursula's contract with Ariel. Triton chooses to sacrifice himself for his daughter, and is transformed into a polyp. Ursula takes Triton's crown and trident, which was her plan from the beginning. Ursula uses her new power to gloat, transforming into a giant, and forming a whirlpool that disturbs several shipwrecks to the surface, one of which Eric commandeers. Just as Ursula is set to use the trident to destroy Ariel, Eric turns the wheel hard to port and runs Ursula through the abdomen with the ship's splintered bowsprit, mortally wounding her. With her last breaths, Ursula pulls the ship down with her, but Eric escapes to shore in time. With Ursula gone, her power breaks and the polyps in Ursula's garden (including Triton) turn back into the old merpeople. Later, after seeing that Ariel really loves Eric and that Eric also saved him in the process, Triton willingly changes her from a mermaid into a human using his trident. She runs into Eric's arms, and the two finally kiss. In the final scene, an unspecified amount of time later, Ariel marries Eric in a wedding where both humans and merpeople attend.

Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch follows the story of Lucia Nanami, a young mermaid princess who must use her voice and singing ability to save her underwater kingdom from an evil force. Along with her friends, Lucia battles against various enemies and learns about love, friendship, and the power of music.

A young mermaid named Ariel is fascinated by the human world and makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs. She ventures into the human world to impress a prince named Eric. Along the way, she faces challenges, falls in love, and must find true love's kiss to remain human permanently.

Marina, a lonely mermaid, is bored of underwater life. She wants legs. She goes to the sea witch. She is given a magic whistle that when blown, can turn her into a human or mermaid. The Prince and Marina fall in love but she can't stay with him until she can get the sea witch off her case.ja

Marine Boy was one of the first color anime cartoons to be shown in a dubbed form in the U.S., and later in Australia and the United Kingdom. It was originally produced in Japan as Undersea Boy Marine by Minoru Adachi and animation company Japan Tele-Cartoons. It was sold outside of Japan via K. Fujita Associates Inc., with Warner Bros / Seven Arts Television handling worldwide distribution of the English-language version.

In this fantasy comedy, a wealthy businessman is determined to destroy an ecosystem to build an amusement park. However, his plans are thwarted when he falls in love with a beautiful mermaid who has the power to save the park. As their relationship develops, the businessman must decide between his love for the mermaid and his desire for wealth and power.

In the movie 'A Mermaid's Tale,' a young girl named Ryan meets a mermaid and is taken on a magical journey. The two form a special bond as they navigate through various challenges and discover the healing power of friendship. As they overcome obstacles together, they also learn about love, loss, and the importance of reconciliation.

Beach Blanket Bingo is a campy musical comedy that follows the story of a group of teenagers at a beach party. Things take an interesting turn when one of the teens falls in love with a mermaid and must navigate through various comedic situations to be with her. Filled with dancing, singing, and a motorcycle gang, this film is a fun-filled adventure that will leave you laughing.

Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid tells the story of a young mermaid who saves a prince from a shipwreck and falls in love with him. She yearns to become human and make him fall in love with her, but must make a painful sacrifice in order to do so. With the help of a powerful witch, she agrees to trade her voice for a chance to be with the prince. However, the prince's true love lies elsewhere, and the mermaid must face the consequences of her choice.

Splash, Too is a comedic family fantasy TV movie sequel to the original movie Splash. It follows the story of two brothers who encounter a mermaid and find themselves falling in love with her. As they navigate their relationship with the mermaid and deal with the challenges that come with it, they also explore the dynamics of brotherhood and family.

When a teenager and his friends stumble upon a magical book, they are transported to a mysterious island filled with pirates, treasure, and adventure. As they embark on a treasure hunt, they must outwit dangerous booby traps, confront sword-wielding pirates, and unlock the secrets of the island's magical powers. Along the way, they form unlikely alliances and discover the true meaning of friendship and bravery.

Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid (1948) is a comedy-drama fantasy romance film about a man who encounters a mermaid while on vacation. As he falls in love with the mermaid, he must navigate a love triangle and the challenges it brings. The film explores themes of jealousy, love, and midlife crisis.

The Prince and the Coral Sea is a heartwarming story about a young prince who is saved by a mermaid, leading him to learn about the beauty of the Coral Sea and the importance of protecting it. Along the way, he discovers the power of love, the strength of family relationships, and the value of self-sacrifice. This captivating animated film explores themes of empathy, heroism, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.