Rinko, a quiet office worker and secret otaku, just wants to enjoy her anime in peace. But when a neighbor keeps banging on the wall, she asks her other neighbor, Satsuki, for help. Their attempt to resolve the issue goes wrong, leaving a hole in the wall that reveals…Usaharu-sensei, the creator of Rinko’s favorite manga?! Now with nowhere to hide, their lives begin to overlap in surprising ways!
Cast: Kana Hanazawa, Kaito Ishikawa, Haruki Ishiya
Season 1
12 episodes
1. Pardon the Intrusion, You're in My Home!?Rinko's blissful otaku life is torn down when her two neighbors assign her as a chef and pretend-girlfriend.TV-14CC23minApr 8, 2026
2. Starting with a Pretend Boyfriend?!Satsuki is full of mystery... Usada and Rinko try to guess what his job is!TV-14CC23minApr 15, 2026
3. Meanwhile...?!A trio of newbie mangakas are introduced and Satsuki's secrets are finally revealed! Maybe?TV-14CC23minApr 22, 2026
4. I Don't Have Writer's Block, Okay?!Usada needs to write about love. But how could he, if he's never even had a crush before?TV-14CC23minApr 29, 2026
5. This is a work of fiction, okay?!Rinko and Satsuki need to put their fake relationship to the test with a fake date... But it feels so real?TV-14CC23minMay 6, 2026
6. It's Just a Kiss?!Rinko realizes that she likes Satsuki, but doesn't know how to tell him. Usada tries to help, but then he...?!TV-14CC23minMay 13, 2026
7. Busy? On Christmas?!The trio plans a Christmas dinner together but soon realizes they will all be busy that day.TV-14CC23minMay 20, 2026
8. Mao Stands for "Mom's Adultery Outcome"?!Mao runs away from home after finding out that her dad is not her real dad?! She goes to the trio for help.TV-14CC23minMay 27, 2026
9. Satsuki-san's Secret?!Satsuki won't tell Rinko and Usada his pen name, raising suspicions. And why is Kanisawa keep being mentioned?TV-14CC23minJun 3, 2026
10. The Pathetic Puppy Plan?!Pome's got a plan to get Valentine's chocolates from Rinko! But first, he needs his story green lit.TV-14CC23minJun 10, 2026
11. How They All Collapse?!Satsuki's editor, Fukami, approaches Rinko and demands she stays away from him and Usada.TV-14CC23minJun 17, 2026
12. Pardon the Intrusion Once More?!Things just aren't the same with the walls patched up, and it's hard to pretend that everything's fine...TV-14CC23minJun 24, 2026
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Rinko, a quiet office worker and secret otaku, just wants to enjoy her anime in peace. But when a neighbor keeps banging on the wall, she asks her other neighbor, Satsuki, for help. Their attempt to resolve the issue goes wrong, leaving a hole in the wall that reveals…Usaharu-sensei, the creator of Rinko’s favorite manga?! Now with nowhere to hide, their lives begin to overlap in surprising ways!
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Tatsunoko Production, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Japanese
Where to watch
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