Kimi ni Todoke
Synopsis
* Based on a shoujo manga by Shiina Karuho, serialised in Bessatsu Margaret.
Kuronuma Sawako is the perfect heroine... for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanour, she is often mistaken for the haunting movie character Sadako from The Ring. But behind her scary façade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit in, all she wants to do is make some friends. But when a popular boy in class befriends her, she is sure to make more than just that — she is about to make some enemies too!
Kuronuma Sawako is the perfect heroine... for a horror movie. With her jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanour, she is often mistaken for the haunting movie character Sadako from The Ring. But behind her scary façade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit in, all she wants to do is make some friends. But when a popular boy in class befriends her, she is sure to make more than just that — she is about to make some enemies too!
Episodes
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Episode 1 : Prologue
Kuronuma Sawako is often misunderstood and feared by others for resembling a horror movie character. She enters her new high school hoping that she can make new friends. Her chance comes when she volunteers to be a ghost for a school activity.Regular Episode 2009-10-07 1 -
Episode 2 : Seat Change
Sawako finds a lost puppy and Kazehaya decides to take him in. The class seats are shuffled and Sawako learns that she might have more friends than she first thought.Regular Episode 2009-10-14 1 -
Episode 3 : After School
Kazehaya and Sawako grow closer together and end up performing some classroom chores together after school.Regular Episode 2009-10-21 1 -
Episode 4 : Rumors
Rumors are circulating about Sawako`s friends, Ayane and Chizuro. It is said that Sawako started these rumors, but she is unaware that anything is going on at all. When approached about it, Sawako hesitates in her response.Regular Episode 2009-10-28 1 -
Episode 5 : Determination
The group is plagued by questions. Did Sawako start these rumors? Why would she do that? Who could really be responsible? No answers are in sight and Sawako shrinks back into her old ways—quiet and alone.Regular Episode 2009-11-04 1 -
Episode 6 : Friends
The rumor-mongers are outed and confronted when they decide to move against Sawako. Sawako learns who her true friends are.Regular Episode 2009-11-11 1 -
Episode 7 : Saturday Evening
Sawako is invited to hang out with friends for the first time ever. She meets up with Ayane and Chizuru, and then spend some time at Ryu`s place. Kazehaya is invited over and everyone has a wonderful time.Regular Episode 2009-11-18 1 -
Episode 8 : Free Practice
New rumors are circulating! Apparently, making Sawako laugh gives you good luck! Kazehaya`s old friend Kurumi begins to get involved in things. Sawako and Kazehaya grow closer.Regular Episode 2009-11-25 1 -
Episode 9 : New Friend
Kurumi decides to become friends with Sawako in order to get closer to Kazehaya, herself. Ayane and Chizuru are suspicious of this eternally-cheerful girl.Regular Episode 2009-12-02 1 -
Episode 10 : Collaboration
Sawako finds herself unable to avoid Kurumi, who pops up around every corner to offer support or ask for something. An unfamiliar feeling surrounds Sawako and Kazehaya, who grow too flustered to speak with one another like they used to.Regular Episode 2009-12-09 1 -
Episode 11 : Special?
Kurumi has told Sawako her big secret, but Sawako apologizes and says that she cannot help. Kurumi reveals her true colors, but Sawako remains undeterred and promises to remain her friend.Regular Episode 2009-12-16 1 -
Episode 12 : Romantic Feelings
During a school event, Sawako finds a mysterious note in her shoe locker. Apparently, Ryu has something to admit to her. Kurumi and Kazehaya intervene with the worst possible timing for Sawako...Regular Episode 2009-12-23 1 -
Episode 13 : Love
Kurumi`s ultimate plan backfires, as Kazehaya pulls Sawako away in private when he finds her alone with Ryu. The misunderstanding is cleared up instantly, but the feelings stirring within both Sawako and Kazehaya only get more confusing.Regular Episode 2010-01-06 1 -
Episode 14 : Kurumi
The girls confront Kurumi, who has done everything in her power to pull Kazehaya away from Sawako and toward herself. Despite admitting to it all, Sawako forgives Kurumi and continues to treat her like a friend.Regular Episode 2010-01-13 1 -
Episode 15 : Rival
Bolstered by the resolve shown by Sawako, Kurumi thinks about her past with Kazehaya and decides on her future. She faces Kazehaya, swallows her fear, and tells him the truth...Regular Episode 2010-01-20 1 -
Episode 16 : Night Story
Regular Episode 2010-01-27 1 -
Episode 17 : Holiday
Sawako is invited to a group get-together on a day off. She is inundated with wonderful memories of that evening, having pictures taken, singing karaoke, and—though she was not aware of it—falling asleep on Kazehaya`s shoulder.Regular Episode 2010-02-03 1 -
Episode 18 : Chizuru`s Love
Sawako joins Chizuru on a shopping trip where Chizuru buys an out-of-character feminine outfit. When asked, she talks about the boy she likes. Sawako, thinking it is Ryu, gives her some advice. But the truth is a bit more complicated...Regular Episode 2010-02-10 1 -
Episode 19 : Dream
Sawako finds herself once again over at Chizuru`s house, where the group has gathered together for a night of fun. Suddenly, Ryu`s older brother, Toru, arrives. Excited to see her crush, Chizuru leaps into his arms. And then she sees the girl...Regular Episode 2010-02-17 1 -
Episode 20 : Present
Both Sawako and Ayane are at a loss. How can they console their friend? Kazehaya says that doing nothing is the best thing, but is he right? How can Ryu and Chizuru make up after such a bitter argument?Regular Episode 2010-02-24 1 -
Episode 21 : First Snow
Toru returns, and he wants to speak with Chizuru. He takes her on a long walk, past places they both remember from their youth, and he makes certain she is all right with his decision before leaving. Ryu finds her at just the right time.Regular Episode 2010-03-03 1 -
Episode 22 : Christmas
It`s time for the Christmas party! However, Sawako promised her family to celebrate with them. Her anxiety clearly visible, Sawako`s parents reluctantly let their daughter go meet her friends. But not before her father gives her her present—a cell phone!Regular Episode 2010-03-10 1 -
Episode 23 : The Two
With the new year approaching, the group makes some plans to visit a local shrine together. New Year`s Day also happens to be Sawako`s birthday, so to celebrate, Chizuru and Ayane prepare a makeover session for Sawako in order to floor Kazehaya.Regular Episode 2010-03-17 1 -
Episode 24 : Birthday
The group decided to go to the local shrine "together" on New Year`s Eve, but when Kazehaya and Sawako show up, the rest of the group mysteriously vanishes! What follows is an awkward, but heartwarming, first date.Regular Episode 2010-03-24 1