TV-Series
Description
Kodaka Hasegawa, a transfer student with a delinquent appearance due to his blonde hair, struggles to make friends at St. Chronica's Academy. His life changes when he encounters Yozora Mikazuki, a loner who talks to her imaginary friend. Recognizing their shared social isolation, Yozora suggests forming a club to help others like them make friends. They establish the Neighbors Club, a group dedicated to fostering social connections among its members.

The club attracts a diverse group of individuals, each with their own quirks and challenges. Sena Kashiwazaki, a popular and beautiful girl, joins after overhearing Yozora and Kodaka's conversation. Despite her outward confidence, Sena struggles with genuine friendships due to her sheltered upbringing and reliance on her looks. Rika Shiguma, a science-obsessed classmate with a blunt and perverse sense of humor, also becomes a member, adding a layer of eccentricity to the group. Yukimura Kusunoki, a girl who dresses and behaves like a male servant due to her admiration for Kodaka, further complicates the dynamics with her loyalty and gender identity confusion.

As the Neighbors Club grows, the members engage in various activities, from playing games to hosting events, all aimed at improving their social skills. However, their interactions often devolve into comedic misunderstandings, romantic tension, and personal conflicts. Yozora and Sena, in particular, frequently clash due to their contrasting personalities and mutual jealousy over Kodaka's attention. Despite their differences, the group gradually forms a bond, learning to navigate their insecurities and misunderstandings.

The narrative explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and self-acceptance, as each character confronts their personal struggles. Kodaka, while serving as the central figure, often finds himself mediating between the strong personalities of the club members. The series balances humor with moments of introspection, highlighting the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of overcoming social barriers.

Throughout the series, the Neighbors Club's activities and interactions reveal the characters' growth and the deepening of their friendships. The story concludes with the group reflecting on their journey, acknowledging the progress they've made in understanding themselves and each other. While the ending leaves some relationships unresolved, it emphasizes the importance of the connections they've forged and the impact of their shared experiences.
Information
Haganai
僕は友達が少ない
I Don't Have Many Friends
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 10/06/2011 – 12/22/2011
Categories
Genre
Everyday DramaComedyRomance
Settings
School
Tags
EcchiHarem
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1We Can't Make Any Friends (´・ω・`)
2There's No God in the Electric World ( ゚Д゚)
3There Are No Flags at the Swimming Pool (;´Д`)
4Underclassmen Don't Know How to Hold Back Σ(゜ロ゜;
5Now the SAGA is a Mech Battle ヽ(`Д´)ノ
6There Are Not Many Patrons At The Karaoke Box (つд⊂)
7No One Is Calling Me On My Mobile Phone _| ̄|○
8School Swimsuits Are Not Making Any Appearances \(^o^)/
9The Board Chairman Makes Painful Recollections (-_-)
10No One Sleeps During The Stay Over ヽ(゚∀゚)ノ
11Girls Are Super Lovely In Yukata Attires (゚∀゚)
12We Have Few Friends (`・ω・´)
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Hisashi Saitō
  • Episode Director
    Mitsuhiro Karato
    Tōru Kitahata
    Daisuke Takashima
    Kenji Setō
    Kōta Okuno
    Akio Yamaguchi
    Shun Kudō
    Hiroyuki Satō
  • Music
    Tom-H@ck
  • Original Character Design
    Buriki
  • Art Director
    Yuka Hirama
  • Animation Director
    Yoshihiro Watanabe
    Kazuyuki Ikai
    Yukiko Nakatani
    Maki Fujii
    Emiko Momose
    Naoto Nakamura
    Takaharu Ōkuma
    Tomomi Ishikawa
    Kazuya Morimae
    Takako Shimizu
    Kōichi Motomura
    Rika Katō
    Hideyuki Arao
    Sayuri Sugitō
    Nobuyoshi Sōzaki
    Kyung Seok Choi
    Jae Sun Heo
    Tomohiro Kamitani
    Seiji Tachikawa
    Hyun Jung Han
    Shōtarō Shinoyama
  • Cgi Director
    Mitsutaka Iguchi
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Tōru Kitahata
    Hisashi Saitō
    Iwao Teraoka
    Hirotaka Endo
    Naoto Kasahara
    Takaomi Kanasaki
  • Unit Director
    Shishō Igarashi
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Yoshihiro Watanabe
  • Chief Animation Director
    Yoshihiro Watanabe
    Maki Fujii
    Naoto Nakamura
  • Sound Director
    Satoshi Motoyama
  • Producer
    Takeshi Tanaka
    Satoshi Tanaka
    Tatsuhiro Nitta
    Kentarō Iwasa
    Keisuke Futami
    Takeya Kinbara
Production
  • Production
    Bushiroad
    Good Smile Company
    Tokyo Broadcasting System
    AIC
    Media Factory
    Bandai Namco Games
    Boku Wa Tomodachi Ga Sukunai Productions Partners
  • Animation Production
    AIC Build
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