Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school's social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates' peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro's not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna's a bit odd herself!
Cast: Shun Horie, Hina Youmiya
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Season 1
25 episodes
1. I Was Stolen AwayAt first glance, he’s just the disturbed boy, and she’s just the popular girl. But people are more than the sum of their parts, as both Kyotaro and Anna are about to discover.TV-14CC23minApr 2, 2023
2. I DiedDespite his misgivings, Kyotaro keeps helping Anna the more they interact. He may be a better person than he believes.TV-14CC23minApr 9, 2023
3. I Want to Hug YouAnna and her friends keep their guard up around the boys; it’s obvious what they want. But Kyotaro’s different. Each brief interaction brings him and Anna closer together.TV-14CC23minApr 16, 2023
4. I Have a ProblemLike many people his own age, Kyotaro has a tendency to overthink everything. Anna, however? She has her own way of approaching life.TV-14CC23minApr 23, 2023
5. We Got Split UpIt’s not like Kyotaro wants to join Anna’s group or anything. But when a certain other classmate tries to join the group, Kyotaro just gets swept up in events. That’s all!TV-14CC23minApr 30, 2023
6. I Melted ItAs Kyotaro wrestles with his feelings, he notices Anna’s been acting differently. Could it be that she—? No, he shouldn’t read too much into it. She’s just being nice. Right?TV-14CC23minMay 7, 2023
7. We Swapped PlacesKyotaro can no longer deny he likes Anna. He tells himself it’s not like he wants to be her boyfriend, but there’s a detail he hasn’t considered: maybe Anna wants him to be.TV-14CC23minMay 14, 2023
8. I Had a DreamParent-teacher day mortifies Kyotaro. Not only is his mother at school, but she’s bonding with Anna! Things couldn’t get any worse.TV-14CC23minMay 21, 2023
9. I Hate YamadaDespite all the hints Anna throws at him, and others beginning to notice, Kyotaro refuses to believe that she could actually like him. He is his own worst enemy.TV-14CC23minMay 28, 2023
10. We Walked SlowlyIt’s Japan’s most romantic time of the year, and Kyotaro and Anna are not-on-a-date. Kyotaro is keeping a running tally of all his screw-ups, but Anna is enjoying herself.TV-14CC23minJun 4, 2023
11. We’re a Bit AlikeDistance separates Kyotaro and Anna, but their thoughts are of each other. However, their budding relationship faces a threat: Haruya still has his eyes set on Anna.TV-14CC23minJun 11, 2023
12. I Wanted to Be SeenKyotaro didn’t think his cunning plan for New Year’s all the way through. Anna showed up early, and now his sister is trying to be his wingwoman.TV-14CC23minJun 18, 2023
13. We're SearchingAnna wants to help Kyotaro since he has a broken arm, but she's unaware of the secret he's keeping from her.TV-14CC23minJan 7, 2024
14. I'm Growing UpIt's the first time Kyotaro has ever been in Anna's home, so he's naturally left feeling like a bundle of nerves and anxiety.TV-14CC23minJan 14, 2024
15. Yamada and MeValentine's Day is a week away, and Kyotaro finds himself roped into making chocolates with Anna and her friends. But complications arise when Moeko claims Kyotaro as her bae.TV-14CC23minJan 21, 2024
16. Yamada Likes…Valentine's Day chocolates hold a special meaning, and Anna wants to know what they mean to Kyotaro.TV-14CC23minJan 28, 2024
17. I Want to KnowDespite all the time Kyotaro has spent with Anna, he discovers that there is so much more he doesn't know about her. More importantly, he realizes he wants to change that.TV-14CC23minFeb 4, 2024
18. Yamada Likes MeAs the student rep, Kyotaro faces the unenviable task of delivering the graduation speech. Now he'll need a dose of confidence and a little help from Anna to pull it off.TV-14CC23minFeb 11, 2024
19. We're OverflowingThe implications and meanings of Anna's indirect confession leave Kyotaro reeling. He may not know what will happen next, but he knows he cannot afford to mess this up.TV-14CC23minFeb 18, 2024
20. We Stayed Up All NightThe school year is ending. With a window of opportunity closing, Kyotaro reaches a decision: if he can make this shot in a basketball game against Anna, he’ll ask her out.TV-14CC23minFeb 25, 2024
21. We Made a PromiseKyotaro discovers an obsessed fan is spreading rumors online that Anna has a boyfriend. Knowing what that means for both her safety and career, he cannot help but worry.TV-14CC23minMar 3, 2024
22. I Want to Be Closer to YamadaA new school year means a new class and new friends. Unfortunately, it also means new challenges to Kyotaro and Anna's evolving situationship.TV-14CC23minMar 10, 2024
23. I Don't Want to LoseKyotaro wants nothing to do with the sports festival this year, but all that changes when Sho challenges him to a one-on-one in the cavalry battle.TV-14CC23minMar 17, 2024
24. I Want to Tell HerThe class is excited for the upcoming school trip, except for Anna, who is no longer acting like herself. Kyotaro wonders what it means, not realizing that she made a choice.TV-14CC23minMar 24, 2024
25. I, We, Fell in LoveAnna and Kyotaro's bond is teetering between friendship and romance. Perhaps this time the scales will tip and Kyotaro can finally tell Anna the words she wishes to hear.TV-14CC23minMar 31, 2024
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Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school's social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates' peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro's not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna's a bit odd herself!
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Yoichi Kurashima, Akihiro Sotokawa, Yuko Matsui, Kazuki Endo
- Cast
- Shun Horie, Hina Youmiya
- Studio
- Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi, avex pictures
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Japanese
