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In the Name of the Mermaid Princess #3
In the Name of the Mermaid Princess, Vol. 3
In a society hostile to diversity, can Princess Mio be true to herself?
Princess Mio searches for her lost companion Yuri, but someone else gets to him first. Our friends escape to another land, only to discover that prejudice and discrimination aren’t constrained by borders. And then Mio needs rescuing again. Who will come to her aid this time?
Princess Mio searches for her lost companion Yuri, but someone else gets to him first. Our friends escape to another land, only to discover that prejudice and discrimination aren’t constrained by borders. And then Mio needs rescuing again. Who will come to her aid this time?
176 pages, Paperback
First published November 25, 2021
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August 15, 2024
"Everyone wants to live in peace. We have to stop letting our trauma close our hearts to others."
This series continues to be so very heartfelt, with another volume once again leaving me misty-eyed!
I think I knew that July's backstory would be hard, and while it was, I really think Mio's reaction to his backstory is what drove me to want to cry. She continues to be one of those shoujo heroines that I can't help but root for because when the world would say July is a monster, Mio is there proclaiming he isn't and putting her very life on the line for that truth.
Her bravery and her courage were even more profound in light of the things that took place, especially in those moments with July. The quote I shared is from one of the most heartbreaking and compelling panels I've seen when it came to another character who deeply empathized with someone else's pain. Truly masterful storytelling!!
I equally liked the second part of this volume and meeting this new character! I originally thought he was SUPER bad news, but even before the volume ended it shows that he is not who he appears to be. I am VERY curious about him and I'm with Yuri! I did NOT like one of his actions at all, and deeply appreciated the fierce anger Yuri displayed!
I'm enjoying the change of setting and how this story continues to stay fresh in that regard! Even if it didn't have a continuous change of setting, I would still be super invested in this story as I deeply love the characters! But it's a wonderful bonus to see different cultures in a variety of places in this story!
I'm VERY excited for the next volume! The little blurb/teaser of what to expect had me extremely interested, especially in light of Mio's growing feelings for Yuri!
Truly, every volume is better than the last and I cannot wait to read more of this very wonderful series! Highly recommend it whether you're a fan of mermaids or not because Mio is one of the most inspiring young heroines we have releasing in ongoing shoujo manga right now!
This series continues to be so very heartfelt, with another volume once again leaving me misty-eyed!
I think I knew that July's backstory would be hard, and while it was, I really think Mio's reaction to his backstory is what drove me to want to cry. She continues to be one of those shoujo heroines that I can't help but root for because when the world would say July is a monster, Mio is there proclaiming he isn't and putting her very life on the line for that truth.
Her bravery and her courage were even more profound in light of the things that took place, especially in those moments with July. The quote I shared is from one of the most heartbreaking and compelling panels I've seen when it came to another character who deeply empathized with someone else's pain. Truly masterful storytelling!!
I equally liked the second part of this volume and meeting this new character! I originally thought he was SUPER bad news, but even before the volume ended it shows that he is not who he appears to be. I am VERY curious about him and I'm with Yuri! I did NOT like one of his actions at all, and deeply appreciated the fierce anger Yuri displayed!
I'm enjoying the change of setting and how this story continues to stay fresh in that regard! Even if it didn't have a continuous change of setting, I would still be super invested in this story as I deeply love the characters! But it's a wonderful bonus to see different cultures in a variety of places in this story!
I'm VERY excited for the next volume! The little blurb/teaser of what to expect had me extremely interested, especially in light of Mio's growing feelings for Yuri!
Truly, every volume is better than the last and I cannot wait to read more of this very wonderful series! Highly recommend it whether you're a fan of mermaids or not because Mio is one of the most inspiring young heroines we have releasing in ongoing shoujo manga right now!
December 27, 2024
The story continues with Mio the Princess mermaid making her way to her betrothed's kingdom.
The artwork makes me melt and I enjoy te cuteness this series brings.
I hope there won't be multiple love interests. If so, I am sorry to say to move the series to the side.
So far it is still capturing my attention - I love mermaids.
Let us see how Mio will fight against prejudice a long the way.
The artwork makes me melt and I enjoy te cuteness this series brings.
I hope there won't be multiple love interests. If so, I am sorry to say to move the series to the side.
So far it is still capturing my attention - I love mermaids.
Let us see how Mio will fight against prejudice a long the way.
December 10, 2024
I love July, he is such a cute character!!! And I loved his background story, his friends hw left behind missed him for sure😭🥺I hope he sees them again
July 16, 2025
For some reason I struggle with motivation to pick up this series, but I always enjoy myself when I do?
September 15, 2024
Definitely picking up, but I am really hoping this doesn’t become a love triangle.
August 9, 2024
Felt a bit rushed especially with July's backstory, but overall super sweet ♡ I loved Mio's realization of her feelings and all the blushiness. Can't wait for the prince mystery to be unraveled next volume.
Also I was looking at the Japanese briefly and I had assumed July's name was to be pronounced like Julie, but it's really meant to be like the month!
Also I was looking at the Japanese briefly and I had assumed July's name was to be pronounced like Julie, but it's really meant to be like the month!
July 19, 2024
In a society hostile to diversity, can Princess Mio be true to herself? This central question resonates throughout the third volume of "In the Name of the Mermaid Princess" by Yoshino Fumikawa. The narrative deviates from the classic fairy tale where a mermaid princess sacrifices her special abilities for love. Instead, it explores what happens if she doesn’t.
Princess Mio’s journey continues as she searches for Yuri, only to find that someone else has discovered him first. This twist introduces a new layer of complexity to Mio's emotions, especially as Yuri faces competition for her heart. The dynamic between these characters is compelling, drawing readers into their intricate relationships.
The story takes an intriguing turn as our friends escape to another land, only to realize that borders do not confine prejudice and discrimination. This theme of pervasive intolerance is skillfully woven into the plot, highlighting the challenges of seeking acceptance in an unwelcoming world. It’s a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by those who are different.
Princess Mio’s journey continues as she searches for Yuri, only to find that someone else has discovered him first. This twist introduces a new layer of complexity to Mio's emotions, especially as Yuri faces competition for her heart. The dynamic between these characters is compelling, drawing readers into their intricate relationships.
The story takes an intriguing turn as our friends escape to another land, only to realize that borders do not confine prejudice and discrimination. This theme of pervasive intolerance is skillfully woven into the plot, highlighting the challenges of seeking acceptance in an unwelcoming world. It’s a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by those who are different.
September 29, 2024
With this volume the trio of July, Yuri, and Mio are all together and continue traveling around. I'm glad it's so focused on its message of bigotry and how July's backstory plays into it. He was hurt and used by a human and now takes a starkly isolationist position and through Mio's view seems to be maybe coming back around a bit to a more integrated stance.
We then go to a new kingdom where bigotry is seen in how those that are different must keep themselves from climbing past others. They're powers are stripped through collars that limits them to create fairness. In this way we see a system where discrimination disempowers those with specialties in the name of equality. But under such a system discrimination is implicitly allowed through limiting them causing further injustice such as the Unhuman Auction that in the next volume will seemingly be stopped.
July, Mio, and Yuri make a good trio as well as once rife with very safe romance that is fun to read. The new character Daibu who's the prince of the new nation they're in also seems to have some romantic elements or as much as this child-oriented manga allows for. Daibu seems neat as someone who has allowed this system and has good intentions as seen in taking Mio to protect her as well as trying to keep other Unhumans from being protected. He just also doesn't seem to notice how he's blindly accepted discrimination on a specific level in his nation that has caused the issues he himself tries to also stop. Hopefully that gets covered a bit in the next volume which would allow for some more interesting conversations in the nature of bigotry which this manga has been doing very well so far in handling.
We then go to a new kingdom where bigotry is seen in how those that are different must keep themselves from climbing past others. They're powers are stripped through collars that limits them to create fairness. In this way we see a system where discrimination disempowers those with specialties in the name of equality. But under such a system discrimination is implicitly allowed through limiting them causing further injustice such as the Unhuman Auction that in the next volume will seemingly be stopped.
July, Mio, and Yuri make a good trio as well as once rife with very safe romance that is fun to read. The new character Daibu who's the prince of the new nation they're in also seems to have some romantic elements or as much as this child-oriented manga allows for. Daibu seems neat as someone who has allowed this system and has good intentions as seen in taking Mio to protect her as well as trying to keep other Unhumans from being protected. He just also doesn't seem to notice how he's blindly accepted discrimination on a specific level in his nation that has caused the issues he himself tries to also stop. Hopefully that gets covered a bit in the next volume which would allow for some more interesting conversations in the nature of bigotry which this manga has been doing very well so far in handling.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 21, 2024
In volume 3, we see more of July and get his backstory, plus meet new allies and reunite with Yuri. Mio has such a kind heart which we continue to see more of as her story goes on. This volume has two separate parts of their journey which is fun because we meet more characters and see more of their world. Mio's group grows a little with each volume and I look forward to seeing what happens after this one since we meet a new character here who I'm not sure yet if they are friend or foe. Yuri has more of a voice in this one too and we see more into him as a character which is great. There's mention of an auction that will be happening soon so I assume that will be a big part of the next one and I look forward to potentially meeting even more unhumans there and what will happen with Mio now that she's clearly in danger for being a rare and coveted mermaid. For the romance readers, the bond between Mio and Yuri is clearly growing and more obvious in this volume.
Thank you Viz Media LLC for the DRC via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you Viz Media LLC for the DRC via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 23, 2025
In volume 3, Mio faces July to save Yuri and continue their journey. The friends then continue to a new kingdom with its own way of handling Unhumans, exposing Mio to more danger.
I like seeing Mio grow as a character and display more agency, but she's still quite naive. I wonder how the series will continue to balance her commitment to creating a more equal world for humans and Unhumans against the prejudice and challenges she faces.
I am also interested in seeing if the series will explore possible solutions to human-Unhuman tension, which primarily seems to be racism stemming from visible differences and fear of Unhuman powers. With the side stories and this volume, we see plenty of people abusing Unhumans for monetary gain, and we see how Unhuman powers can cause damage. While Mio wants to create a kingdom for everyone, we haven't yet seen what she can actually do to create such a society.
Overall, I enjoyed reading this volume and will likely continue to read the series.
I like seeing Mio grow as a character and display more agency, but she's still quite naive. I wonder how the series will continue to balance her commitment to creating a more equal world for humans and Unhumans against the prejudice and challenges she faces.
I am also interested in seeing if the series will explore possible solutions to human-Unhuman tension, which primarily seems to be racism stemming from visible differences and fear of Unhuman powers. With the side stories and this volume, we see plenty of people abusing Unhumans for monetary gain, and we see how Unhuman powers can cause damage. While Mio wants to create a kingdom for everyone, we haven't yet seen what she can actually do to create such a society.
Overall, I enjoyed reading this volume and will likely continue to read the series.
September 5, 2024
It’s hard to think of anything to say about this particular volume. There were a lot of things that happened, but I felt that I was guided through the experiences, rather than left to my own devices to decipher or dispute it. This volume made me feel very strongly throughout most of it, and it perfectly guided my emotions the way I think it wanted to.
Stories with a root like this one often hit me deep in the heart when done right. Deep down, most of us just want to get along. I do too. I want everyone to be treated the way they deserve because of who they are, not what they are. In the Name of the Mermaid Princess is an allegory for people made to feel unhuman amongst a human society.
Stories with a root like this one often hit me deep in the heart when done right. Deep down, most of us just want to get along. I do too. I want everyone to be treated the way they deserve because of who they are, not what they are. In the Name of the Mermaid Princess is an allegory for people made to feel unhuman amongst a human society.
October 9, 2024
Mio searches for Yuri and finds him in the care of July, the Earth Elementsia. One tragic backstory and a hug later and July joins the party.
So now our band of misfits are off to the neighboring country, working their way around Blognig (which is in the middle of the continent) to reach Aquatia so Mio can finally meet Prince Chika and maybe get a happily ever after that results in the betterment of her own country. (Though clearly this is supposed to be a Mio x Yuri story so unless he's secretly royalty...)
This series has 7 volumes.
So now our band of misfits are off to the neighboring country, working their way around Blognig (which is in the middle of the continent) to reach Aquatia so Mio can finally meet Prince Chika and maybe get a happily ever after that results in the betterment of her own country. (Though clearly this is supposed to be a Mio x Yuri story so unless he's secretly royalty...)
This series has 7 volumes.
August 7, 2024
For The Love of Mermaids
As the plot progresses, it has become more refined, but no less interesting. The first two manga had a lot of exposition which made them a little “all over the place” at times. I did not feel this way with the third volume at all. It was a very smooth, intriguing and fun read. There was some great character development for July. Wonderful art per usual!
As the plot progresses, it has become more refined, but no less interesting. The first two manga had a lot of exposition which made them a little “all over the place” at times. I did not feel this way with the third volume at all. It was a very smooth, intriguing and fun read. There was some great character development for July. Wonderful art per usual!
March 14, 2025
We learn more about human and unhuman interactions and history. The pair soon find themselves with another travel partner. There's so much information, yet the story is so captivating that I'm drawn in for the ride.
November 1, 2025
This was a really fun and sweet book. This series really uplifts my spirits and makes me realize the importance of having close people around you who support you and care for you and always spreading positivity and kindness and helping others whenever you can.
November 9, 2023
Eine wundervolle schöne Fortsetzung der Reihe die mich etwas zu Tränen gerührt hat 🥹❤️
September 16, 2024
9/24 The MC is a little too weak for my tastes, but I'll give it another volume.
September 30, 2024
I love this series, from it's writing and themes to it's beautiful artwork. A true shoujo through and through.
October 9, 2024
hello, new princey 👁️👄👁️
April 23, 2025
Cute and hopeful, but a little on the boring side for me...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 23, 2025
Ch 8-11
July 22, 2025
While the first volume wasn’t my favorite this series has only gotten better with each volume. Hopefully it keeps up the momentum.
August 15, 2025
The party recruits the wolfboy, and begins a circuitous land route to their goal!
November 8, 2025
And the merry band grows! Or does it... This was a great installment to the series. They are getting to see more nations and how their laws for unhumans go.
March 9, 2025
4⭐️/4,5 ⭐️
December 2, 2024
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Mio sets out to look for Yuri and finds out that July, the fox Elementsia, took him deep into the Forest of Rejection, where humans can’t enter but she seems to be able to go. July is waiting for her and tells her his tragic backstory. Millicuffs residents break through the forest in an attempt to rescue her but end up agrivating July, so Mio tries to appease everyone by offering to take July with her on her quest. Mio, Yuri, and July are smuggled out of the country into Totodoro, the next neighboring country, where Mio attracts the attention of another prince and is quickly captured.
I’m glad we got more content with July and that he’s coming with because that makes the romance part of the story even more complicated! He’s also another grumpy character who will definitely butt heads with Yuri, but based on what we learned from his backstory, there’s potential to see him grow as a softy as well. This series is really satisfying lots of wants for those of us who have grown up on animated classic movies, so it has the potential to circulate well amongst young romance readers who want fantasy elements and are aging out of elementary titles where the main characters are fully animal characters.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 6-10
Mio sets out to look for Yuri and finds out that July, the fox Elementsia, took him deep into the Forest of Rejection, where humans can’t enter but she seems to be able to go. July is waiting for her and tells her his tragic backstory. Millicuffs residents break through the forest in an attempt to rescue her but end up agrivating July, so Mio tries to appease everyone by offering to take July with her on her quest. Mio, Yuri, and July are smuggled out of the country into Totodoro, the next neighboring country, where Mio attracts the attention of another prince and is quickly captured.
I’m glad we got more content with July and that he’s coming with because that makes the romance part of the story even more complicated! He’s also another grumpy character who will definitely butt heads with Yuri, but based on what we learned from his backstory, there’s potential to see him grow as a softy as well. This series is really satisfying lots of wants for those of us who have grown up on animated classic movies, so it has the potential to circulate well amongst young romance readers who want fantasy elements and are aging out of elementary titles where the main characters are fully animal characters.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 6-10
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