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School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To

2025·Show
20Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb8.3
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Where to watch

Rakuten Viki

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School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To fingerprint

Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and situational comedy

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Growing up and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

An awkward teen joins a group of popular classmates on a school trip, sparking an unexpected romance with the most popular and charming boy in school.
Awkward School Trip RomanceHigh School Social DynamicsCringe ComedySweet Teen Love StoryNostalgic Youth DramaUnexpected ConnectionLighthearted & HeartwarmingCharacter Chemistry FocusContemporary Japanese Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Hirokazu Fujisawa, Goro Yasumi, Takehiro Shindo
Produced by:
Akihiko Takaishi, Mami Terakawa, Natsuki Hosono

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To

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Where can I stream School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To legally?

Rakuten Viki

School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 20 episodes of about 30 minutes each and is still in production.

Is School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

When did School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To air?

It started in 2025 and is still in production.

What language is School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for School Trip: Joined a Group I'm Not Close To in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.