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In the Name of the Mermaid Princess #4
In the Name of the Mermaid Princess, Vol. 4
In a society hostile to diversity, can Princess Mio be true to herself?
Because of their special abilities, mermaid Princess Mio and her allies are kidnapped to be sold to the highest bidder. Will the revolt she organizes amongst her fellow unhuman captives succeed? At least she finally gets to meet her fiancé, Prince Chika, for the first time. Or so she thinks…
Because of their special abilities, mermaid Princess Mio and her allies are kidnapped to be sold to the highest bidder. Will the revolt she organizes amongst her fellow unhuman captives succeed? At least she finally gets to meet her fiancé, Prince Chika, for the first time. Or so she thinks…
184 pages, Paperback
First published March 25, 2022
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November 22, 2024
"Live your life as you wish."
I was pretty surprised how triggering and upsetting this volume was considering how prevalent the theme of fighting against prejudice and racism has been. Things definitely haven't been easy for Mio thus far, but seeing unhumans willingly participate in the auction because they thought it would lead to a better life after being bought was alarming and nauseating. I don't know why, but I never expected trafficking to come up in this story and felt completely unprepared. (Though honestly, who should have to prepare their heart for something like that, even if it's fictional because it's just wrong.)
I was once again deeply touched by Mio's strength and fighting for EVERYONE that she cares about, even if it's someone she has only recently met and had few interactions with. I've appreciated the theme of being honest and not hiding your identity for the sake of having things "easier," or in this case, being able to escape easier. Mio has never failed to inspire me with her choices, even if sometimes they ARE a little too reckless, because she has such a huge heart and won't stop ensuring that unhumans are safe and can live freely.
The villain in this story was AWFUL!! If I thought the backstory with July was deeply upsetting due to that villain, this guy had me seeing me red, and really don't know how his backstory is going to help change my view of him. I truly hope that justice is served even if he's had a change of heart.
I'm looking forward to the next volume a lot because with Prince Chika being on this cover, I had REALLY hoped we would have seen more of him than we did! Hopefully in the next volume, we will because of what the preview said! Plus, the ending was intense and need to see what happens next just for that alone!
I was pretty surprised how triggering and upsetting this volume was considering how prevalent the theme of fighting against prejudice and racism has been. Things definitely haven't been easy for Mio thus far, but seeing unhumans willingly participate in the auction because they thought it would lead to a better life after being bought was alarming and nauseating. I don't know why, but I never expected trafficking to come up in this story and felt completely unprepared. (Though honestly, who should have to prepare their heart for something like that, even if it's fictional because it's just wrong.)
I was once again deeply touched by Mio's strength and fighting for EVERYONE that she cares about, even if it's someone she has only recently met and had few interactions with. I've appreciated the theme of being honest and not hiding your identity for the sake of having things "easier," or in this case, being able to escape easier. Mio has never failed to inspire me with her choices, even if sometimes they ARE a little too reckless, because she has such a huge heart and won't stop ensuring that unhumans are safe and can live freely.
The villain in this story was AWFUL!! If I thought the backstory with July was deeply upsetting due to that villain, this guy had me seeing me red, and really don't know how his backstory is going to help change my view of him. I truly hope that justice is served even if he's had a change of heart.
I'm looking forward to the next volume a lot because with Prince Chika being on this cover, I had REALLY hoped we would have seen more of him than we did! Hopefully in the next volume, we will because of what the preview said! Plus, the ending was intense and need to see what happens next just for that alone!
December 10, 2024
I knew he was prince chika since the beginning, I wonder what his backstory is and why his hair color and eyes are different.
February 23, 2025
Wow it gets dark in this volume. We learn more about the nation Totodoto and how it mixes into the larger message and exploration of minorities. This time it’s through slavery including people willingly going into slavery for the hope of being sold off to somewhere better. It also has these collars that plays into the slavery aspect. Overall this subject matter could be very dark. It doesn’t shy away from the travesty that is slavery but it’s still at a level of maturity for its intended audience.
Mio gets some great character moments as she learns that the royal guard girl originally came from her nation and this combats both her optimistic outlook for the fate of Unhumans left from her nation as well as her empathy for others. She stands up for herself and takes a great amount of initiative that has been seen in the rest of the series but gets to really shine here as she’s away from the rest of her group for a while. It's satisfying to see her be able to help free the nation from its prejudice (admittedly one seemingly brought on by those in power than the people itself with is just a whole other diatribe on injustice, people in power and minority groups itself). I was sort of bummed that the villain in the Totodoto leader had some tragic backstory to seemingly excuse part of his racism. It did show how racism scars even those its empowers and how racism is instilled into us rather than naturally born but it still is a bit of a shame. I felt like he should have been resolute to show the power racism and its beliefs can hold over people especially those empowered by it. But it's also a manga aimed at a younger demographic so who can ya blame.
We also get some light tease moments as its revealed that Yuri is Prince Chika in disguise to the shock of noone. Mio still hasn’t figured it out which leads to some fun moments as well.
Mio gets some great character moments as she learns that the royal guard girl originally came from her nation and this combats both her optimistic outlook for the fate of Unhumans left from her nation as well as her empathy for others. She stands up for herself and takes a great amount of initiative that has been seen in the rest of the series but gets to really shine here as she’s away from the rest of her group for a while. It's satisfying to see her be able to help free the nation from its prejudice (admittedly one seemingly brought on by those in power than the people itself with is just a whole other diatribe on injustice, people in power and minority groups itself). I was sort of bummed that the villain in the Totodoto leader had some tragic backstory to seemingly excuse part of his racism. It did show how racism scars even those its empowers and how racism is instilled into us rather than naturally born but it still is a bit of a shame. I felt like he should have been resolute to show the power racism and its beliefs can hold over people especially those empowered by it. But it's also a manga aimed at a younger demographic so who can ya blame.
We also get some light tease moments as its revealed that Yuri is Prince Chika in disguise to the shock of noone. Mio still hasn’t figured it out which leads to some fun moments as well.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 31, 2025
In volume 4, Mio is put up for sale by the King of Totodoto, as part of a Unhuman auction. She has to rally the other prisoners and the Unhuman guards to fight their fate.
I enjoyed seeing Mio stand up for others and use her powers confidently. She proves in this volume that she is a princess who not only wants to do better for her people, but will take action for the good of others.
We also see another explanation behind human-Unhuman prejudice - jealousy - as Unhumans have abilities that humans do not. I wonder what the next kingdom will have in store.
I look forward to reading the next volume!
I enjoyed seeing Mio stand up for others and use her powers confidently. She proves in this volume that she is a princess who not only wants to do better for her people, but will take action for the good of others.
We also see another explanation behind human-Unhuman prejudice - jealousy - as Unhumans have abilities that humans do not. I wonder what the next kingdom will have in store.
I look forward to reading the next volume!
January 28, 2025
Betrayed and kidnapped once again, Mio finds herself up for sale at a black market unhuman auction. Worse yet, some of these unhumans are former citizens of Blognig, Mio’s people.
And a secret is revealed, though the reason for the secrecy is still unknown. And the villain’s reasons for being evil are kinda dumb.
This series has 7 volumes.
And a secret is revealed, though the reason for the secrecy is still unknown. And the villain’s reasons for being evil are kinda dumb.
This series has 7 volumes.
March 14, 2025
The trio have discovered yet another way a kingdom treats the unhumans. This kingdom places collars on them to control them, as well as hold black market sales. My heart and mind are invested in knowing more about this world and the characters.
May 23, 2025
Ch 12-15
I'm not sure why I'm still reading this series; it's not very good. The art is standard shojo fare, the characters fit all the tropes, the plot is completely predictable. It's harmless fluff, but that's all it is.
I'm not sure why I'm still reading this series; it's not very good. The art is standard shojo fare, the characters fit all the tropes, the plot is completely predictable. It's harmless fluff, but that's all it is.
November 24, 2024
Mio ist für mich ein unfassbar tolles Wesen und ich liebe ihre Tapferkeit sowie ihr Entschlossenheit 🥰
December 22, 2024
Just keeps getting better
March 4, 2025
3,5⭐️
March 28, 2025
July should go back for the deer girl.
August 17, 2025
Prince Chika appears, just in time to save Princess Mio from an unhuman auction!
February 23, 2026
One of my favorite manga series! Loving it and highly recommend!
June 23, 2025
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Princess Mio is taken hostage by the king of Totodoto who wants to put her and many other unhumans up for auction in a corrupt, black market auction house. At first, Mio laments her situation and the unhuman guard who is assigned to her. When she realizes her guard is from her kingdom, she decides to take charge of the situation, and she creates a plan that will hopefully provide an opportunity for many of the unhumans to escape. The auction exposes the king's corruption, and the citizens of Totodoto become upset with their sovereign. Mio also meets her fiancé for the first time!
It was so satisfying to see Mio take charge and create a plan that protected other unhumans, rather than continue to be a helpless girl in constant need of saving. While she was still a bit of a damsel in distress for a moment, she still used her powers to protect people and was able to show her strength in front of a powerful king. She's learning and growing! Fumikawa also shows some emotional range in this volume, as it also has some difficult moments with a bit of torture and cruelty.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 6-10
Princess Mio is taken hostage by the king of Totodoto who wants to put her and many other unhumans up for auction in a corrupt, black market auction house. At first, Mio laments her situation and the unhuman guard who is assigned to her. When she realizes her guard is from her kingdom, she decides to take charge of the situation, and she creates a plan that will hopefully provide an opportunity for many of the unhumans to escape. The auction exposes the king's corruption, and the citizens of Totodoto become upset with their sovereign. Mio also meets her fiancé for the first time!
It was so satisfying to see Mio take charge and create a plan that protected other unhumans, rather than continue to be a helpless girl in constant need of saving. While she was still a bit of a damsel in distress for a moment, she still used her powers to protect people and was able to show her strength in front of a powerful king. She's learning and growing! Fumikawa also shows some emotional range in this volume, as it also has some difficult moments with a bit of torture and cruelty.
Sara's Rating: 8/10
Suitability Level: Grades 6-10
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