Junko Mizuno's Princess Mermaid

In this singular, oversized 2003 graphic novel from Viz, manga artist Junko Mizuno turns the classic "Little Mermaid" story into a candy-colored, darkly surreal fairy tale for adults. Blending her signature cute-but-creepy art style with a twisted take on oceanic romance and body horror, Mizuno reimagines mermaids not as gentle creatures but as bizarre, hungry beings in a world of grotesque beauty. This one-shot remains a cult touchstone for fans of alternative manga and Mizuno’s uniquely unsettling vision.