Live-action “Little Mermaid” cast, characters, synopsis and staff summary [Friday Roadshow Broadcast]

A live-action version of the Disney film “The Little Mermaid” will be broadcast uncut on Friday Roadshow, starting at 9pm on March 21, 2025. Here we will introduce the plot, cast, and characters that appear.

Broadcast information

Uncut on Nippon Television’s “Friday Roadshow” from 9pm on March 21, 2025
[Released in theaters]2023

Synopsis

Ariel (Harry Bailey/Toyohara Erika) is a mermaid who admires the human world. They explored the shipwreck and picked up things humans were using and collected as “treasures.”
However, one day, when his father, King Triton (Javier Bardem/Otsuka Akio), learns of the “secret” of his daughter, advises Ariel not to get close to humans. The human world is said to be too dangerous for Ariel and the others.
Descending Ariel appears from within the sea, guided by the light visible beyond the surface of the sea. A birthday party for Prince Eric (Jona Hauer-King/Kaiho Naoto) was being held on board.
Ariel is excited by the fireworks that she saw for the first time and the music played by humans. Suddenly a storm arrives, and the ship Eric is carrying fires up…
Ariel rescues Eric, who is thrown into the sea in the midst of chaos.

When Eric woke up, he dreams of reunion with the beautiful singing voice who helped him. Meanwhile, King Triton hears from his butler Sebastian (David Diggs/Kimura Subaru) that Ariel has saved a human, and is furious, destroying Ariel’s “treasure.”
Ariel, who can’t forget Eric, makes a deal with Ursula (Melissa McCarthy/Urashima Rinko), the sea witch.
If he doesn’t kiss Eric the truth by the third day, the sun sets, Ariel’s freedom will be deprived of forever. Ariel reaches Eric and closes her distance from Eric…

cast

Ariel: Harry Bailey (Dubbed version: Toyohara Erika)
Sebastian (voice only): Kimura Subaru
Flander (voice only): Noji Yuto
Scuttle (voice only): Takano Rei
Prince Eric: Jonah Hauer-King (Kaiho Naoto)
Grimsby: Art Malik (Nakano Yutaka)
Queen: Norma Dumezweni (Shiota Tomoko)
King Triton: Javier Bardem (Otsuka Akio)
Ursula: Melissa McCarthy (Urashima Rinko)

staff

Original work: Hans Christian Andersen
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Screenplay: David Maggie
Produced by: Mark Platt, Lyn-Manuel Miranda, Rob Marshall, John DeLuca
Executive Producer: Jeffrey Silver
Production Designer: John Meyer
Costume Designer: Colleen Atwood
Song/Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Howard Ashman, Lynne-Manuel Miranda

Listen characters

Ariel: Harry Bailey (Dubbed version: Toyohara Erika)

He is very curious and has an interest in the human world. His life changed completely after saving Prince Eric. He makes a deal with Ursula and in exchange for his beautiful voice he has the opportunity to visit the world of feet and humans. Even if he can’t speak, he must form a strong bond with Prince Eric in just three days to unlock Ursula’s curse.

Sebastian: Kimura Subaru (dubbed version)

King Triton’s butler, and watches over Ariel to avoid any trouble. Determined to help Ursula unlock the curse, he follows Ariel to the royal palace.

Flander: Noji Yuto (dubbed version)

Ariel’s best friend. Help Ariel explore the wreck and collect treasures. He is a bit timid, but also brave when it comes to helping his friends.

Scuttle: Takano Rei (dubbed version)

Scuttle, a boobie, believes he is an expert who is well-versed in everything about humanity, and is willing to teach his precious friend Ariel the knowledge.

Prince Eric: Jonah Hauer-King (Kaiho Naoto)

He is an adventurous prince and loves to explore at sea rather than on land. While fondly fond of the curious Ariel who appears at the palace, he is still searching for a mysterious woman who saves her from the shipwreck. However, he does not know that they are the same person.

King Triton: Javier Bardem (Otsuka Akio)

He rules the Seven Seas with his magical spears called dignity and Trident. It prohibits his subjects and daughters from being involved in humans or their world. She has a strict personality, but her daughters are also lenient.

Ursula: Melissa McCarthy (Urashima Rinko)

Evil Sea Witch. He hates King Triton, who expelled him from the kingdom. He approaches Ariel with a deal, but has made a sinister plan to ensure he has the strength he wants.

Grimsby: Art Malik (Nakano Yutaka)

He is the prime minister and the good leader of Prince Eric. Although Eric is a bit lenient, he advises him to act appropriately as a future king.

Queen: Norma Dumezweni (Shiota Tomoko)

Prince Eric’s mother. He praises Prince Eric for his bravery, but that is also one of the main reasons why he is worried about him.

Related videos

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{Yabata Wachi}