Looking for the anime name

[Tegan]

Help me find this anime — possibly a movie or single episode, 2D animation

 

• I watched it as a kid, probably early 2000s or before 2010.
• The animation style is 2D, not the typical “big-eyed” modern anime style — more slim, beautiful eyes.
• The story centers around sisters (or at least multiple female leads who are siblings).
• It has a strong connection to the ocean or a village near the ocean.
• Characters wear traditional or village-style clothing — not modern outfits.
• One key scene I remember is one sister or female character practicing her water-based powers in the ocean or a water body. She finally manages to control or splash the water dramatically.
• The plot involves water or ocean-related magic or powers.
• It might be from Japan, Korea, or China.
• It’s either a single-episode movie or a short OVA — not a long TV series.
• The theme includes some adventure and maybe a love story
• The animation doesn’t have heavy action like fighting scenes but is more focused on emotional storytelling and magical powers.

 

[Bulletje76]

ChatGPT says:

 

1. Umi Monogatari: Anata ga Ite Kureta Koto (Sea Story)

• Format: 12-episode TV anime (2009)

• Origin: Japan

• Plot: Follows two mermaid sisters, Marin and Urin, who venture from their ocean home to the surface world. They become priestesses to combat a dark force named Sedna. The series emphasizes emotional storytelling, magical elements, and features scenes of characters practicing water-based powers.

• Visual Style: Soft, watercolor-like 2D animation with a gentle aesthetic.Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1YouTube+5Wikipedia+5Crunchyroll+5Wikipedia

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2. Yonna in the Solitary Fortress

• Format: 34-minute anime film (2006)

• Origin: Japan

• Plot: Centers on Yonna, a girl with magical abilities, living in isolation with her brother. The story delves into themes of emotional depth and magical powers, though it doesn't specifically focus on water-based abilities.

• Visual Style: Detailed 2D animation with a unique artistic approach.Wikipedia+1Otaku USA Magazine+1Magical Girl Wiki+5Zerochan+5IMDb+5

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3. Shamanic Princess

• Format: 6-episode OVA series (1996–1998)

• Origin: Japan

• Plot: Follows Tiara, a magic-wielding girl on a mission to retrieve a powerful artifact. The series combines elements of magic, emotional storytelling, and features a distinctive art style.

• Visual Style: Stylized 2D animation with a focus on atmospheric and emotional visuals.WikipediaWikipedia+3Crunchyroll+3Wikipedia+3

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4. Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch

• Format: TV anime series (2003–2004)

• Origin: Japan

• Plot: Centers on mermaid princesses who use the power of song to protect the ocean. While it involves sisters and ocean themes, the series leans more towards musical and idol elements.

• Visual Style: Bright and colorful 2D animation typical of early 2000s shōjo anime.TikTok+3CBR+3Zerochan+3

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Considering your preferences for a short format, emotional storytelling, and ocean-related magic, Umi Monogatari: Anata ga Ite Kureta Koto seems to be the closest match. However, if none of these titles resonate with your memories, providing additional details—such as specific character names, unique plot points, or distinctive visual elements—could help in identifying the anime you're recalling.