Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?
A Tokyo MX Original
It follows two childhood friends, Himari Inuzuka and Yu Natsume, whose easy life in a quiet town and a shared garden project is disrupted when high school reshuffles their plans. Yu reconnects with a first crush, a new energy that makes him question what he wants from school and from life. Himari... Read more
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About Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?
It follows two childhood friends, Himari Inuzuka and Yu Natsume, whose easy life in a quiet town and a shared garden project is disrupted when high school reshuffles their plans. Yu reconnects with a first crush, a new energy that makes him question what he wants from school and from life. Himari has never felt the pull of romance and she watches the situation with curiosity, confusion, and a stubborn loyalty to their long standing bond. The gardening club becomes a testing ground for trust and humor as they stumble through awkward moments and late night watering sessions. This setup blends friendship, growing pains, and the funny unpredictability of adolescence.
Created by Nana Nanana and Nozu Yaemori this animated comedy follows Yu Natsume and Himari Inuzuka through high school misadventures. The voice cast features Kikunosuke Toya, Sayumi Suzushiro, Yuka Nukui, Ko Bonkobara, and Masaaki Mizunaka. Production notes point to lively color palettes and quick cut gags that suit the tone.
Reception so far hints at a breezy slice of life with a focus on friendship under pressure. It examines how small acts of care, honesty, and time spent together can navigate the tension between loyalty and growing romantic feelings. The humor lands in everyday details like garden chores and class banter.
At this stage there are no major awards announced for the title. Given its 2025 release, industry recognition will take time to surface, but its blend of light humor and heartfelt moments could attract nominations if momentum builds. The show could appeal to fans of coming of age comedies and gentle romance, especially those who enjoy everyday settings with a dash of whimsy.
Because it is a fresh title, its cultural footprint is still forming. If the gardening club concept and the duo dynamics strike a chord, fans may create memes and discussions around the characters and moments, shaping a tentative yet hopeful early online footprint.
Details
- Release Date
- April 04, 2025
- Episode Length
- 23m
- Rating
- TV-14
- User Ratings
- 14 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Network
- Tokyo MX
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF +4 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Kikunosuke Toya
Yu Natsume (voice)
Sayumi Suzushiro
Himari Inuzuka (voice)
Yuka Nukui
Rion Enomoto (voice)
Ko Bonkobara
Shinji Makishima (voice)
Masaaki Mizunaka
Hibari Inuzuka (voice)
Hisako Kanemoto
Sakura Natsume (voice)
Created by: Nana Nanana, Nozu Yaemori
Seasons (1 season, 12 episodes)
Season 1
12 episodes - 2025