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Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

2011Show1 season11 episodesTV-PG

AnimationDrama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A cathartic, deeply moving animated series about growing up and the mind, with standout score and direction.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 11 episodes · best: S1E11 "Ano Natsu ni Saku Hana" 9.4

Episodes

8.2

Story

Jinta Yadomi and his group of childhood friends have become estranged after a tragic accident split them apart. Now in their high school years, a sudden surprise forces each of them to confront their guilt over what happened that day and come to terms with the ghosts of their past.

Feels like

  • Emotional Tearjerker
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Friendship Drama
  • Grief and Healing
  • Summer Nostalgia
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tatsuyuki Nagai, Ai Yoshimura, Kenichi Imaizumi
Written by
Mari Okada
Produced by
Shunsuke Saitou, Noriko Ozaki
Music by
REIMY

Everyone

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Facts

April 15, 2011 · June 24, 2011 · Ended

First aired
April 15, 2011
Last aired
June 24, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
61 countries

Tropes

Patient Childhood Love Interest, Enjo Kosai, Second Love +9

  • Patient Childhood Love Interest
  • Enjo Kosai
  • Second Love
  • Muggle and Magical Love Triangle
  • Unresolved Sexual Tension
  • Evil Phone
  • Death of the Hypotenuse
  • Manchild
  • Brooding Boy, Gentle Girl
  • Animation Bump
  • Walking the Earth
  • Love Dodecahedron

12 of 111 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day?"

Questions about Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day okay for kids?

TV-PGSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for suicide themes and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day?

4 h

About 4 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2011.

Is Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day use?

Patient Childhood Love InterestEnjo KosaiSecond LoveMuggle and Magical Love TriangleUnresolved Sexual TensionEvil PhoneDeath of the HypotenuseManchildBrooding Boy, Gentle GirlAnimation BumpWalking the EarthLove Dodecahedronand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 tropes for it, including Patient Childhood Love Interest, Enjo Kosai, and Second Love.