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Is The Legend of the Blue Sea on Netflix in Japan?
Yes you can watch The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016) in Japan, but not without unlocking it.
Did you know that Netflix has movies and shows in their catalogue that they hide from us here in Japan?
Thousands of them! The Legend of the Blue Sea is one of them.
And did you know there are now ways to unlock those titles so you can watch them?
Read on to learn how. We've got steps, instructions, and the links you need.
The Legend of the Blue Sea
2016
How can a mermaid from the Joseon era survive in modern-day Seoul? Shim Chung is a mermaid who finds herself transplanted to modern times. She is caught by Heo Joon Jae, a charming but cold con artist who is the doppelgänger for Kim Moon, the son of a nobleman from the Joseon Dynasty. But in the present time, Joon Jae works with Jo Nam Doo, a skilled conman who guides Joon Jae to become a genius scammer. But Joon Jae’s friend, Cha Shi Ah, who works as a researcher at KAIST, may be Chung’s only hope for surviving in her strange new world.
Genres
Actors
Dong-il Sung, Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Min-Ho, Lee Hee-joon, Won Ho Shin, Hye-Sun Shin, Moon So-ri, Na Young-hee, Sin-hye Hwang, Ji-Hoon Lee
Where to watch The Legend of the Blue Sea in Japan
Netflix has The Legend of the Blue Sea available in other countries around the world, but hides it from subscribers in Japan.
Unlocking it is simple, although it does require a subscription to a 3rd-party service.
Unlock The Legend of the Blue Sea in Japan
The Legend of the Blue Sea can be streamed on Netflix in these countries
Algeria, Australia, Bahrain, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, French Polynesia, Ghana, Guernsey, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, New Zealand, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, State of, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
Seasons
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Episode 1 | 2016-11-16 | available in Japan |
| In the year 1598, Dam Ryeong stayed at Yang's house. At the little pond, he met mermaid's eyes. Dam Ryeong felt sorry for the mermaid so he sent mermaid to the sea under the guise of Yang's crime. Hence, their long relationship started. | ||
| 2: Episode 2 | 2016-11-17 | available in Japan |
| Joon Jae becomes soft-hearted after seeing mermaid waiting for him so he brings the mermaid to his house. The mermaid is addicted to the new world of Joon Jae's laptop. Meanwhile, Joon Jae and the mermaid become fugitive due to the chase of Jin Ok. | ||
| 3: Episode 3 | 2016-11-23 | available in Japan |
| Jun Jae was left alone with a jade bracelet and a grain of pearl after falling from a cliff, he barely managed to arrive in Seoul and hurried in to resolve a fraud case of madam. Meanwhile, Mermaid begins a rough journey to Seoul to keep the promise. | ||
| 4: Episode 4 | 2016-11-24 | available in Japan |
| Jun Jae, who had never seen a mermaid before felt a strange sense of vision and helped her escape from the aquarium... On the other hand, a murder happened next door to Jun Jae while the whereabouts of Ma Dae-young is unknown for three months. | ||
| 5: Episode 5 | 2016-11-30 | available in Japan |
| Jun Jae feels strange about himself having weird feeling toward Sim Cheong. He warns Sim Cheong that if she does not tell him what happened in Spain by tomorrow, she should leave home. Sim Cheong fall asleep with a wish that the next day would not come. | ||
| 6: Episode 6 | 2016-12-01 | available in Japan |
| Jun Jae fall in a panic state after seeing Cheong is bedridden at hospital emergency room. Chi Hyeon receives investigation at the hospital. Meanwhile, Nam finds a tape recorder that is attached to a black box inside of Chairman Huh's car. | ||
| 7: Episode 7 | 2016-12-07 | available in Japan |
| Having lost some memory, Jun Jae is confused; Hong encounters Ma Dae Young. | ||
| 8: Episode 8 | 2016-12-08 | available in Japan |
| Cheong is annoyed by Jung Hoon's advice; Jun Jae feels strange about Nam's loss of communication. | ||
| 9: Episode 9 | 2016-12-14 | available in Japan |
| Jun Jae is relieved to know that Cheong is with him; Jun Jae discovers that the man who threatened him was an escaped prisoner. | ||
| 10: Episode 10 | 2016-12-15 | available in Japan |
| Jun Jae is troubled by Kim Dam Ryeong's identity; Jun Jae and Nam Doo receive an invitation from Jin Joo. | ||
| 11: Episode 11 | 2016-12-21 | available in Japan |
| Cheong finds out that Jun Jae is a swindler; Jun Jae focuses on finding Cheong; Hong finds out about Ma's past. | ||
| 12: Episode 12 | 2016-12-22 | available in Japan |
| Jin Joo decides to meet with Seo Hee again; Jun Jae is caught by Hong. | ||
| 13: Episode 13 | 2016-12-28 | available in Japan |
| Si Ah and Yu Ran visit Jun Jae's house; Jun Jae discovers something strange. | ||
| 14: Episode 14 | 2017-01-04 | available in Japan |
| With the help of Professor Jin, Jun Jae finds out that he is on the same path as his previous life so he decides to protect Cheong. | ||
| 15: Episode 15 | 2017-01-05 | available in Japan |
| After learning about Cheong's terminally ill heart, Jun Jae cannot conceal his sadness. | ||
| 16: Episode 16 | 2017-01-11 | available in Japan |
| Jun Jae and Yu Ran have a talk; Nam Doo questions Yu Ran; Chi Hyeon asks Seo Hee about his biological father. | ||
| 17: Episode 17 | 2017-01-12 | available in Japan |
| When Cheong sees the end of her previous life with Jun Jae, she becomes confused. | ||
| 18: Episode 18 | 2017-01-18 | available in Japan |
| After Chairman Huh's death, Jun Jae and Hong speed up their investigation; Chi Hyeon approaches Nam Doo. | ||
| 19: Episode 19 | 2017-01-19 | available in Japan |
| Jun Jae suffers from unexpected circumstances; Ma Dae Young visits Jin in an attempt to regain his memory. | ||
| 20: Episode 20 | 2017-01-25 | available in Japan |
| Before returning to the sea, Cheong says farewell to people; Jun Jae does some embarrassing acts. | ||
| Episode 21 | not available | |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| Episode 22 | not available | |
| Synopsis not available | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | available in Japan | |
| Synopsis not available | ||
