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AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day

AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day

TV-PG2011•23m•8.2/10
AnimationDramaMystery

Ratings

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8.2/10(431)

When Yadomi Jinta was a child, he was a central piece in a group of close friends. In time, however, these childhood friends drifted apart, and when they became high school students, they had long ceased to think of each other as friends. One of the friends from that group, Honma Meiko, now has a wish she asks Jinta to fulfil. The problem is, she can't remember what her wish is anymore.

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Production

A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, Fuji Television Network, dentsu

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 15, 2011

Last Aired

June 24, 2011

Networks

Fuji TV

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Super Peace Busters
E1
Super Peace Busters
Air date: 2011-04-15
The recluse Jintan is stumped when his deceased childhood friend Menma suddenly appears one day and asks him to make her wish come true.
Menma the Hero
E2
Menma the Hero
Air date: 2011-04-22
Seeing Poppo at the hideout, Jintan reveals Menma appeared asking him to make her wish come true. Poppo believes Jintan and gives him advice.
The Search for Menma Association
E3
The Search for Menma Association
Air date: 2011-04-29
Jintan decides to go to school again, thinking that might be Menma’s wish, and also to keep his promise to Anaru.
White Ribbon Dress
E4
White Ribbon Dress
Air date: 2011-05-06
Yukiatsu tells Jintan and friends he has seen Menma in the woods. Jintan is certain he's lying but goes with the others to find out the truth.
Tunnel
E5
Tunnel
Air date: 2011-05-13
Jintan solves the mystery of the wandering Menma, and confronts the person responsible.
Forget It, Don't Forget
E6
Forget It, Don't Forget
Air date: 2011-05-20
Trying to figure out Menma's wish, Jinta decides to make his long-delayed return to school. However, his return is overshadowed by rumours about Anaru having been spotted at a love hotel.
The Real Plea
E7
The Real Plea
Air date: 2011-05-27
Anaru has run away from home and is living in the hideout. Jintan tells her she cannot skip school or be away from home forever. Anaru makes a decision.
I Wonder
E8
I Wonder
Air date: 2011-06-03
Jintan has a plan to fulfill Menma's wish, but Menma’s dad is opposed to the idea. Jintan tries to persuade her mom instead.
Everyone and Menma
E9
Everyone and Menma
Air date: 2011-06-10
The gang go round to Jinta's house where they witness Menma's presence first hand, though it is shown that Menma is unable to write anywhere but the secret base. Yukiatsu becomes frustrated that only Jinta can see Menma, whilst Anaru is upset that she can't compare to her.
Fireworks
E10
Fireworks
Air date: 2011-06-17
Jinta asks Menma if she would rather stay here so that they could be together, to which Menma responds that she plans to go on to heaven and be reincarnated.
The Flower Blooming on That Summer
E11
The Flower Blooming on That Summer
Air date: 2011-06-24
The gang's cermony to help Menma pass on didn't go as planned, and they realize they need to put their own selfishness aside to figure out what Menma really wants.

Cast

Miyu Irino

Miyu Irino

Jinta "Jintan" Yadomi (voice)

Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Meiko "Menma" Honma (voice)

Haruka Tomatsu

Haruka Tomatsu

Naruko "Anaru" Anjou (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai

Takahiro Sakurai

Atsumu "Yukiatsu" Matsuyuki (voice)

Saori Hayami

Saori Hayami

Chiriko "Tsuruko" Tsurumi (voice)

Takayuki Kondo

Takayuki Kondo

Tetsudou "Poppo" Hisakawa (voice)

Mitsuru Ogata

Mitsuru Ogata

Atsushi Yadomi (voice)

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