My Clueless First Friend (2023)
One lonely, gloomy fifth-grade girl is the target of her classmates' relentless bullying and teasing—that is, until a new kid arrives on the scene. Friendly Takada is as clueless as he is well-meaning, but somehow he possesses the magic ability to start drawing "Grim Reaper" Nishimura out of her shell. As the elementary schoolers experience all the fun of a childhood summer together—from going to the pool to picking sunflowers to watching fireworks—an unusual friendship blossoms!
- Takafumi Hoshikawa
- Shogo Yasukawa
- Taku Kawamura
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Episode 1 - The Grim Reaper and the Transfer Student
Release Date: 2023-04-09Nishimura Akane is always alone, teased by her classmates as the "Grim Reaper". But Takada Taiyou, a new transfer student, quickly takes an interest in her and her rumored deadly curse. Now it's up to the new kid to shake things up in the class!
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Episode 2 - Lunch Duty and Ghost Photographs and Love Letters
Release Date: 2023-04-16Be it serving up school lunches, trying to photograph ghosts, or writing love letters, Taiyou just can't get enough of hanging out with Akane. And with his big sister, Yukiko, thrown into the mix, Akane's in for double the affection!
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Episode 3 - Summer Vacation Begins
Release Date: 2023-04-23As everyone in class begins to make plans for the upcoming break, Akane finds that she's the only one with a wide open schedule. Luckily, Taiyou's here to make sure that both of them have a fun summer vacation packed to the brim!
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Episode 4 - Grandma's House
Release Date: 2023-04-30In the middle of summer vacation, Akane visits her grandma in the countryside. But just as Akane's settling in to relax, her cat, Kuro, breaks out of his cage and runs off! Just then, an unexpected visitor comes knocking...
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Episode 5 - Call Me the Grim Reaper
Release Date: 2023-05-07After finding out about Akane's late mother, Taiyou is ridden with guilt from calling her the "Grim Reaper" and has been keeping his distance ever since. As the end of summer vacation looms ever closer, can they ever make up again?
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Episode 6 - Changing Desks, Class Reps, and New Friends
Release Date: 2023-05-14With the start of September comes a new school semester, and Akane finds herself seated next to Taiyou. As the class decides on new class reps, Akane finds herself being volunteered for the job, much to the chagrin of an unexpected rival...
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Episode 7 - Field Trips and the Magic of Marinated Eggs
Release Date: 2023-05-21The class field trip to the space museum is approaching, but Akane is worried about Taiyou's sudden standoffish behavior. Will Akane be able to enjoy her first school trip with Taiyou? And what secrets lie within Akane's lunch box?
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Episode 8 - Yukata, Jungle Gyms, and Orthopedic Casts
Release Date: 2023-05-28Akane accepts Yukiko's invite to her middle school cultural festival, unaware that a yukata date with Taiyou awaits! And as the school field day approaches, nothing can dampen Taiyou's excitement, or so you would think...
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Episode 9 - Run! Shout! Field Day
Release Date: 2023-06-04With field day almost here, and Taiyou unable to take part in practice, Akane is determined to make the team relay race a success. But in order to make that happen, she'll have to ask for help from an unexpected ally...
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Episode 10 - My First Time Having Guests Over
Release Date: 2023-06-11Umi, Taiyou, and Daichi decide to go to Akane's house to see her cat. Akane can't hide her excitement as she gets ready at home, as she's never had friends come visit before. But unforeseen trouble is just around the corner...
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Episode 11 - The Swift Reaper Alliance, the Cursed Song, and Christmas
Release Date: 2023-06-18Akane and Sumire seem to have gotten closer, and Taiyou can't help but feel a little jealous. Akane, Taiyou, and Hino go on a trip to the zoo. And Christmas is just around the corner, which means festivities and romantic dates!
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Episode 12 - The Christmas Party Confession
Release Date: 2023-06-25It's Christmas Eve, and the party at Taiyou's house is about to begin. But even with tasty food and presents waiting, Akane and Taiyou can't even look each other in the eye! Is there anyone or anything that can clear up this awkward mood?!
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Episode 13 - 10 Years Later, the Same as Today
Release Date: 2023-07-02Retrieve the ticking time bomb planted in classroom 5-1 at once! Taiyou finds himself suddenly entrusted with this top secret mission. The fate of his classmates is in Taiyou's hands! The bomb's location is... inside Akane's locker?!