Completed Anime
One Week Friends

“Shy Yuuki persistently befriends distant Kaori, uncovering her hidden kindness through daily rooftop lunches.”

One Week Friends

7.52
2,026 rank · 332,869 viewers · 1,259 favorites
School Shounen Drama
12 episodes · 23 min per ep min · Spring 2014 · Brain's Base · PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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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.

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Community consensus

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7.7 /10

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95% recommend
Score distribution
median 8 mode 8 σ 1.50
1510
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The polarity gap

5.1 pts

Recommenders 8.1 · others 3.0

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↑ 0.70

Running avg · Jun 2014 → Jun 2025

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Production slate

A Tv Production · Spring 2014

Brain's Base.
in association with

Nihon Ad Systems · Pony Canyon

  • 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

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