
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai
TV-142022•24m•7.3/10
AnimationComedy
Ratings
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7.3/10(76)
Socially awkward Aharen-san has personal boundary issues, either getting too close or too far from her classmates. When fellow student Raido picks up an eraser she drops, Aharen-san decides they’re now best friends. Whether studying, playing the arcade, or just eating lunch—she’s along for the ride. What follows is an impromptu bonding that shows affection can blossom in the unlikeliest of places!
Production
FelixFilm, bilibili, Shueisha, Starry Cube
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 2, 2022
Last Aired
June 23, 2025
Networks
MBS, TBS, Tokyo MX
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season

E1
Isn't This Too Close?
Air date: 2022-04-02
Raido spent middle-school isolated due to his unintentionally unfriendly appearance, and hopes that high school will be different. He decides the first step to being more social will be to get to know Aharen Reina, the girl who sits next to him. She seems distant at first, then a little too close, and before long Raido comes to understand that Aharen has more than a little trouble at gauging the distance between herself and others--in more ways than one.

E2
Are We Being Followed?
Air date: 2022-04-09
Aharen finds herself having even more trouble with distance than usual thanks to her vision being impaired. When Raido tries to help her with eye drops, he incurs the wrath of Aharen's imposing childhood friend.

E3
We're Changing Seats, Huh?
Air date: 2022-04-16
The periodic shift of the seating chart is approaching, threatening to put Aharen and Raido's friendship to the test.

E4
Isn't That Overdoing It?
Air date: 2022-04-23
A fixation on rap music leads to a new breakthrough in Raido and Aharen's friendship, but a fixation on fidget spinners threatens to ruin both their lives.

E5
Isn't That a Little Too Heavy?
Air date: 2022-04-30
Exams are coming up, and Raido is hoping on Aharen's tutelage to improve his test scores.

E6
Are We Too Good?
Air date: 2022-05-07
A trip to the school pool during P.E. sets off a string of competitions between Aharen and Raido. Can the quiet giant finally score a victory against the tiny enigma?

E7
A Work of Art, Isn't It?
Air date: 2022-05-14
An absent-minded Aharen finds herself missing her lunch, and is forced to contend with the howling masses at the school counter, in addition to Raido's competitive streak, and Futaba's one-sided romantic rivalry.

E8
Time for the Summer Festival, Huh?
Air date: 2022-05-21
As Aharen and Raido's friendship continues to fan the flames of Ms. Tobaru's imagination, the festival season arrives, with the taciturn duo and their friends heading out to enjoy the fireworks.

E9
I'm Sick, Huh?
Air date: 2022-05-28
Raido gets sick, with surprising results. After recovering he has a surprise encounter with the intimidating, sword-wielding... Aharen?

E10
We're Camping, Huh?
Air date: 2022-06-04
Ishikawa invites Raido, Aharen, Oshiro, and Sato to go camping in the mountains. Spurred on by the beauty of their surroundings, Aharen decides to be honest about her feelings...

E11
It Snowed, Huh?
Air date: 2022-06-11
Ambiguity and snow are in the air, as Raido and Aharen enjoy an igloo cafe, while their friends speculate about whether or not the taciturn duo's relationship status has changed.

E12
This Is a Duel, Huh?
Air date: 2022-06-18
After upping her stealth tactics, but still being found out by Aharen, Oshiro decides she needs to confront Raido about how he feels towards her childhood friend.

























