“Shy Yuuki persistently befriends distant Kaori, uncovering her hidden kindness through daily rooftop lunches.”
One Week Friends
一週間フレンズ。
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Synopsis
Shy Yuuki persistently befriends distant Kaori, uncovering her hidden kindness through daily rooftop lunches.
Sixteen-year-old Yuuki Hase, a shy and earnest high school student, musters the courage to approach his quiet classmate, Kaori Fujimiya, with a simple request: to become friends. Kaori, known for keeping everyone at arm's length, initially turns him away just as she does with others. But Yuuki, undeterred by her reserved nature, persists in his gentle efforts to connect with her. As they begin spending time together during lunch breaks on the school rooftop, Yuuki discovers that building a friendship with Kaori is more complex than he anticipated. Despite the challenges that arise from her guarded personality, he remains committed to understanding her better. Their daily interactions slowly reveal glimpses of the kind and thoughtful person hidden beneath Kaori's distant exterior. This touching story follows Yuuki's patient journey as he navigates the delicate process of forming a connection with someone who seems determined to remain alone, exploring themes of persistence, understanding, and the power of genuine friendship.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 82 sampled reviews
What 82 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.50 · some divergence
5.1 pts
Recommenders 8.1 · others 3.0
↑ 0.70
Running avg · Jun 2014 → Jun 2025
- 8 “A beautiful anime! Typical slice of life anime where two people fall in love and loosing memories is involved along with some trauma. It is sweet and short, sometimes funny and definitely cute. I...”
- 9 “One Week Friends had such a beautiful and touching story. The plot was simple yet heartfelt, and the way the anime began and ended was truly amazing. I really loved and enjoyed watching this anime...”
- 9 “Isshuukan Friends filled my heart with warmth through its beautiful portrayal of friendships and innocent romance, reminding me of my simpler childhood dreams. This light-hearted story about a boy...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2014 – Jun 2014 Spring 2014
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-8398 catalog
Produced by
- Nihon Ad Systems Producer
- Pony Canyon Producer
- DAX Production Producer
- TOHO animation Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor