TV series
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?
Overview
Childhood BFFs Himari and Yu’s vow of friendship hits turbulence when Yu reunites with his first crush in high school. Himari, who’s never known the fuzzy warmth of a crush, now must confront her feelings. Their shared dreams and peaceful days as a twosome gardening club are tested in this tale of love, flowers, and growing pains!
Details
- First air date
- 2025-04-04
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 12 episodes
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Network
- Tokyo MX
- Production
- J.C.STAFF, KADOKAWA, Pony Canyon, DREAM SHIFT, Happinet Media Marketing, Rakuten, Kansai Television, BS Asahi, Good Smile Company, Tokyo MX, THE KLOCKWORX
- Country
- JP
- Original language
- JA
Cast
- Kikunosuke Toya as Yu Natsume (voice)
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Himari Inuzuka (voice)
- Yuka Nukui as Rion Enomoto (voice)
- Ko Bonkobara as Shinji Makishima (voice)
- Masaaki Mizunaka as Hibari Inuzuka (voice)
- Hisako Kanemoto as Sakura Natsume (voice)
- Ayaka Nanase as Mao Inoue (voice)
- Hina Tachibana as Asumi Yokoyama (voice)
- Kaori Nazuka as Kureha Enomoto (voice)
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Sasaki (voice)
- Maki Kawase as Yumi Araki (voice)
- Akari Tadano as Schoolgirl A (voice)
Creators and crew
- Yuichiro Kurokawa - Producer
- Yosuke Nagafuchi - Producer
- Miho Kikuchi - Producer
- Toyota Todoroki - Producer
- Ayana Kawanami - Producer
- Nao Matsumura - Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: Anemone Flaccida and Queen of the Night
Yu has a passion for accessories. His best friend is his biggest supporter. But are they really just friends?
Episode 2: The Hibiscus Hair Ornament
Yu ponders his next product, and Himari forms a plan to bring Yu and Rion closer together.
Episode 3: Tulips and the Face of Love
Yu grapples with the reveal of Rion as his first crush, as his relationship with Himari begins to shift.
Episode 4: Hydrangea and a New Seed
Himari's decision to break off her friendship with Yu causes a rift in their relationship.
Episode 5: A Hunk and Morning Glory Yutaka
Yu reconciles with Himari, but finds himself at risk of failing classes.
Episode 6: The Scent of Cherry Sage
Rion is determined to participate in the study group to try to get closer to Yu.
Episode 7: The Cracked Crocus
The leak of Yu's identity as the creator of You leaves him juggling an uptick in orders from schoolmates.
Episode 8: Zinnia and Where Passion Lies
After his work results in troubles at school, Yu contemplates quitting his craft in accessories.
Episode 9: Love's Chocolate Cosmos
Ahead of summer break, Yu admits his feelings for Himari. Meanwhile, Kureha visits to offer Yu a deal.
Episode 10: The Meaning Behind Sunflowers
Yu, Himari, and Rion look for inspo for Yu's masterpiece during summer break.
Episode 11: Goodbye, Sunflower
With his decision to feature sunflowers, Yu works on his masterpiece to go head to head with Kureha.
Episode 12: Flowers that Bloom Along the Path of Dreams
As Yu and Himari decide to part ways for their dreams, along comes Himari's day of departure.
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