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From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke

  • TV-14
  • 2009–2024
  • 3 seasons
  • Animation, Drama
  • 8.4

Nicknamed "Sadako" for her spooky appearance, high schooler Sawako begins to break out of her shell when she befriends popular boy Kazehaya.

Episodes

Known for her semblance to the Sadako character of The Ring series, Sawako Kuronuma is given the nickname "Sadako" and misunderstood to be frightening and malicious like her fictional counterpart, despite having a timid and sweet nature. Longing to make friends and live a normal life, Sawako is naturally drawn to the cheerful and friendly Shouta Kazehaya, the most popular boy in her class. From their first meeting, Sawako has admired Kazehaya's ability to be the center of attention and aspires to be like him. When Kazehaya organizes a test of courage for the entire class and encourages her to attend, Sawako sees this as an opportunity to get along with her classmates, starting with Ayane Yano and Chizuru Yoshida. Through each new encounter and emotion she experiences, Sawako believes that meeting Kazehaya has changed her for the better. Little does Sawako know, her presence has also changed Kazehaya.

25 episodes
  1. 1Prologue

    23 minOct 7, 20097.7

    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.

  2. 2Seat Change

    23 minOct 14, 20099.0

    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.

  3. 3After School

    23 minOct 21, 2009

    Kazehaya and Sawako grow closer together and end up performing some classroom chores together after school.

  4. 4Rumors

    23 minOct 28, 2009

    Rumors are circulating about Sawako's friends, Ayane and Chizuru. 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.

  5. 5Determination

    23 minNov 4, 2009

    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.

  6. 6Friends

    23 minNov 11, 2009

    The rumor-mongers are outed and confronted when they decide to move against Sawako. Sawako learns who her true friends are.

  7. 7Saturday Evening

    23 minNov 18, 2009

    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 Ryuu's place. Kazehaya is invited over and everyone has a wonderful time.

  8. 8Free Practice

    23 minNov 25, 2009

    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.

  9. 9New Friend

    23 minDec 2, 2009

    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.

  10. 10Collaboration

    23 minDec 9, 2009

    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.

  11. 11Special?

    23 minDec 16, 2009

    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.

  12. 12Romantic Feelings

    23 minDec 23, 2009

    During a school event, Sawako finds a mysterious note in her shoe locker. Apparently, Ryuu has something to admit to her. Kurumi and Kazehaya intervene with the worst possible timing for Sawako...

  13. 13Love

    23 minJan 6, 2010

    Kurumi's ultimate plan backfires, as Kazehaya pulls Sawako away in private when he finds her alone with Ryuu. The misunderstanding is cleared up instantly, but the feelings stirring within both Sawako and Kazehaya only get more confusing.

  14. 14Kurumi

    23 minJan 13, 2010

    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.

  15. 15Rival

    23 minJan 20, 2010

    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...

  16. 16Night Story

    23 minJan 27, 2010

    This episode is a recap of episodes 1 through 15 narrated by the tiny men Pin sees.

  17. 17Holiday

    23 minFeb 3, 2010

    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.

  18. 18Chizuru's Love

    23 minFeb 10, 2010

    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 Ryuu, gives her some advice. But the truth is a bit more complicated...

  19. 19Dream

    23 minFeb 17, 2010

    Sawako finds herself once again over at Chizuru's house, where the group has gathered together for a night of fun. Suddenly, Ryuu's older brother, Tooru, arrives. Excited to see her crush, Chizuru leaps into his arms. And then she sees the girl...

  20. 20Present

    23 minFeb 24, 2010

    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 Ryuu and Chizuru make up after such a bitter argument?

  21. 21First Snow

    23 minMar 3, 2010

    Tooru 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. Ryuu finds her at just the right time.

  22. 22Christmas

    23 minMar 10, 2010

    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!

  23. 23The Two

    23 minMar 17, 2010

    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.

  24. 24Birthday

    23 minMar 24, 2010

    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.

  25. 25New Year

    23 minMar 31, 2010

    The date continues at the shrine. Sawako and Kazehaya begin to tell one another about their past, about themselves, and about many other things. After their first year of knowing one another, Sawako is certain what she feels is love.

Where to watch From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke

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Series cast

Mamiko NotoSawako Kuronuma (voice)42 episodes
Daisuke NamikawaShota Kazehaya (voice)42 episodes
Miyuki SawashiroAyane Yano (voice)42 episodes
Yuko SanpeiChizuru 'Chizu' Yoshida (voice)42 episodes
Miho MiyagawaFemale Student (voice)37 episodes
Masahiro YamanakaSoichi 'Joe' Jonouchi (voice)36 episodes
Yuichi NakamuraRyu Sanada (voice)35 episodes
Yuki OnoKazuichi 'Pin' Arai (voice)33 episodes
Takahiko SakagumaSoichi's Father (voice)26 episodes
Nobuaki KanemitsuTakayuki Tanaka (voice)24 episodes
Mayuki MakiguchiAi (voice)24 episodes
Aya HiranoUme 'Kurumi' Kurumizawa (voice)22 episodes
Chiaki YurinChigusa Takahashi (voice)18 episodes
Sakurako KishiroYoko Kuronuma (voice)17 episodes
Takashi MatsuyamaKitao Kuronuma (voice)16 episodes
Mamoru MiyanoKento Miura (voice)15 episodes
Yukitoshi TokumotoMasanori Hamasaki (voice)15 episodes
Takuma SuzukiConvenience Store Owner (voice)10 episodes

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