One Week Friends
一週間フレンズ。
“A shy boy asks his aloof classmate to be friends, and after her refusal, keeps trying through rooftop lunches together.”
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A shy boy asks his aloof classmate to be friends, and after her refusal, keeps trying through rooftop lunches together.
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.
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Sixteen-year-old Yuuki Hase finally finds the courage to speak to his crush and ask her if she wants to become friends. The object of his affection, Kaori Fujimiya, is a quiet and reserved girl who cuts herself off from everyone and does not spare him the same blunt rejection she gives everybody else. Some time after, Yuuki finds her eating lunch on the roof where she secludes herself during break. He decides to start meeting with Kaori every day in the hopes of beginning to understand her better. The more time they spend together, the more she begins to open up to him. However, nearing the end of the week, she starts to push him away once more. It is then revealed to him the reason for Kaori's cold front: at the end of the week, her memories of those close to her, excluding her family, are forgotten, as they are reset every Monday. The result of an accident in middle school, the once popular and kind Kaori is now unable to make friends in fear of hurting the people dear to her. Determined to become more than just one week friends, Yuuki asks her the exact same question each Monday: "Would you like to be friends?" Because he knows that deep down, Kaori wishes for that more than anything.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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7.7/10
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- 8/10 “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...”
- 9/10 “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...”
- 9/10 “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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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-8398
- 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
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- BS-8398
- catalog