Synopsis
Naïve 16-year-old Mamori Tokonome is accustomed to being teased at school for having an unfortunate surname that can also be read as "virgin." However, young Mamori will soon have to get used to being teased in other ways... Kidnapped during gym class, Mamori wakes up only to find herself stranded and under attack on the exotic island of Mermaid. Luckily, enigmatic fellow castaway Mirei Shikishima knows exactly how to take the lead—through a passionate kiss, Mirei unleashes Mamori's Exter trans...
Background
The franchise consists of three projects; Mermaid, a television anime series produced by Arms Corporation, which aired in Japan between October and December 2015; Bhikkhuni, a PlayStation Vita game; and Siren, a social game for iOS and Android devices also released in 2015.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 18++
strong
Sexual contentCore premise involves girls transforming into weapons through explicit sexual arousal and kissing; frequent nudity, simulated sex acts, and fetish content throughout
moderate
ViolenceStylized combat with weapons and powers; some blood but not graphically gory
moderate
Disturbing themesPower dynamics and consent ambiguity in transformation mechanics; some sadistic characters and harem scenarios
This series centers on explicit sexual content as its core mechanic — characters transform into weapons through arousal and intimate contact. Expect near-constant nudity, simulated sexual acts, and fetish-focused framing throughout all 12 episodes.
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FAQ
Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid has 12 episodes.
Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid is currently finished airing.
Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid was produced by Arms.
Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid aired Oct 10, 2015 to Dec 26, 2015.
Valkyrie Drive: Mermaid is based on a Original.
This series centers on explicit sexual content as its core mechanic — characters transform into weapons through arousal and intimate contact. Expect near-constant nudity, simulated sexual acts, and fetish-focused framing throughout all 12 episodes.
