Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle

Saku Chitose stands out at Fujishi High in Fukui Prefecture, excelling in class, sports, and social scenes, which brings him admiration and jealousy in equal measure. When the school reshuffles classes in the spring of his second year, a quiet, withdrawn classmate appears who rarely leaves home. Teachers and friends ask Saku to help ease her back into school, and he accepts, juggling his busy social life with patient, low-key efforts to win her trust. Episodes follow small, everyday moments as Saku learns to read what others miss, while the series keeps a light comedic tone and focuses on conversations, awkward growth, and the slow work of connection rather than big melodrama.

Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle premiered in 2025, created by Hiromu with series composition by Naruhisa Arakawa. The animated cast features Shogo Sakata as Saku, with Manaka Iwami, Yua Uchida, Rumi Okubo, and Ikumi Hasegawa in key roles.

As of 2025 the series hasn’t earned major industry awards or high-profile nominations. It’s early in the show’s run, and while it hasn’t collected Emmys, Annies, or equivalent honors, cast performances have drawn positive mentions among fans and commentators.

Among viewers the show has prompted steady online discussion, especially around its portrayals of school reputation and quiet friendship. Fan art and character threads have appeared on social platforms, with Saku’s polite, steady demeanor getting particular attention from the community.

Early reception skews positive, with an 8.0/10 average from initial viewers. Reviewers and fans tend to highlight the series’ gentle humor, the chemistry among the student circle, and recurring themes of empathy, social image, and how public roles shape private feelings. It’s seen as a quieter school comedy that rewards attention to small character beats rather than fast plots.