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List of Domestic Girlfriend episodes

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List of Domestic Girlfriend episodes
Anime key visual
No. of episodes12
Release
Original networkMBS, TBS, BS-TBS
Original release12 January (2019-01-12) –
30 March 2019 (2019-03-30)

Domestic Girlfriend is a 2019 anime series based on the manga which was written and illustrated by Kei Sasuga. The series was animated by Diomedéa and aired from 12 January to 30 March 2019, on the Animeism programming block on MBS, TBS, and BS-TBS.[a][3][4] The anime television series adaptation was announced on 12 July 2018.[5] The series is directed by Shōta Ihata and written by Tatsuya Takahashi, with animation by studio Diomedéa. Naomi Ide provides the character designs for the series.

The opening theme is "Kawaki wo Ameku" (カワキヲアメク) by Minami, and the ending theme is "Wagamama" (わがまま) by Alisa Takigawa.[6] The series was licensed by Sentai Filmworks which acquired the distribution rights for the series in North America, the British Isles, Australasia, South Africa, and other territories, and simulcast the series on select platforms.[7]

Episodes

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No. English title[b]
Original Japanese title[8]
Original air date
1"Will You Do It With Me, Here?"
Transliteration: "Koko de atashi to, shite kunnai?" (Japanese: ここであたしと、してくんない?)
January 12, 2019 (2019-01-12)[a]
High schooler Natsuo is in love with his teacher, Hina. Trying to get past his feelings, Natsuo goes on a group date with his friends and meets a quiet girl named Rui Tachibana. Uninterested in the event, the two sneak out. She takes Natsuo to her house and then asks him to have sex with her, although she is not romantically interested in him. Afterwards, his widower father tells Natsuo that he is going to remarry, and Natsuo finds that his new stepsisters are Hina and Rui. Following the marriage, they move into a new house together. As everyone is going to bed, Natsuo tries to kiss a sleeping Hina but is interrupted by Rui.
2"By Any Chance, Did We Do It?"
Transliteration: "Moshi ka shite, shichatta?" (Japanese: もしかして、しちゃった?)
January 19, 2019 (2019-01-19)
Rui drags Hina to her bedroom after seeing Natsuo try to kiss her. The next day, Natsuo finds that Rui has transferred to his school; they decide to act like strangers. Natsuo observes Hina crying on school roof. During lunch, Natsuo helps Rui make friends by staging an argument which allows their classmates to see Rui's personality. Later at home, Natsuo tries to get a reluctant Hina to open up about her boyfriend, but they are interrupted.
3"Is It True, After All?"
Transliteration: "Yappari, honto nan desu ka?" (Japanese: やっぱり、ホントなんですか?)
January 26, 2019 (2019-01-26)
Natsuo is upset about Hina's relationship with her boyfriend, and is encouraged by his best friend Fumiya. He asks Hina to break up with her boyfriend, but ends up kissing her. Hina slaps his face, then returns the kiss and pushes him onto her bed. After seeing the shock in his eyes, she tells him that he is still a child and should not interfere in her life. The next day, Natsuo leaves the house to stay with Fumiya, upsetting the household. Rui meets him at Fumiya's house and, after discussing how to break up Hina's relationship, they return home.
4"And... What About You?"
Transliteration: "Dōnano, kimi wa?" (Japanese: どうなの、君は?)
February 2, 2019 (2019-02-02)
Natsuo and Rui stalk Hina, but have no luck finding her boyfriend. They steal Hina's phone, planning for Rui to impersonate Hina and break up, but she is too nervous to speak to the stranger. While they discuss their next move at the restaurant where Fumiya works, Hina and her boyfriend Shuu enter. Natsuo argues with Shuu until Rui throws water in Shuu's face and runs away. Natsuo follows her, and later Hina tells Shuu that they should avoid each other for a while. The next day, Natsuo visits his mother's grave. Rui and Hina follow him, with Hina stating that her relationship is over. They then pray at the grave together, introducing themselves as Natsuo's new sisters.
5"Is It Okay... If I Fall for Him?"
Transliteration: "Suki ni natte mo Ii?" (Japanese: 好きになってもいい?)
February 9, 2019 (2019-02-09)
Rui befriends Momo Kashiwabara, who has a reputation for dating numerous boys. They meet Natsuo while shopping, and he saves Momo from being struck by a bicyclist. Momo later asks Rui is she can fall for him. Momo flirts with Natsuo at school but he returns home to take care of Rui, who said she was sick, and Rui reveals that Momo has a crush on him. The next day at lunchtime, Momo kisses Natsuo on the cheek to cheer him up. Later, Momo invites him to her house where they make out in her room. He sees scars on her wrist, which she tells him to ignore. Natsuo cooks yaki udon for her, telling her that she can call him whenever she is lonely. She begins to cry, telling him how none of the boys that she dated treated her like he does. She asks him if they are dating, but he answers that maybe neither of them should date people they are emotionally dependent upon.
6"Right Here And Now, Try To Kiss"
Transliteration: "Ima koko de kisu shite minasai" (Japanese: 今ここでキスしてみなさい)
February 16, 2019 (2019-02-16)
Rui asks Natsuo to help her find a club. They come across the Literature Club, where Natsuo takes a book by his favorite author, You Hasukawa, though Rui warns him about theft. When returning it the following day, he is caught by teacher Reiji Kiriya who threatens to report him if he doesn't join the club. When Kiriya learns that Natsuo and Miu Ashihara, the club's only other member, both like romance novels, he tries to get them to kiss; Natsuo stops after seeing tears well up in Ashihara's eyes. The next day, they begin passing notes in the library, forming a friendship. Momo and Rui later join the club. On the weekend, Hina asks Natsuo if they can go out.
7"This Is What It Means To Go Out Together, You Know?"
Transliteration: "Tsukiautte, kō yū koto da yo" (Japanese: 付き合うって、こういうことだよ)
February 23, 2019 (2019-02-23)
Natsuo and Hina are mistaken for a couple at a restaurant. They talk at a beach, Natsuo being curious about why she had the affair with Shuu; a flashback shows Hina's high school days with him. Natsuo tells Hina that he has finished his novel, and confesses his love for her. He is surprised when she asks if they can go out; she wades into the water with him, explaining that it would be like committing double suicide because they would lose everything. They return home and Hina reads Natsuo's novel. The following night, Natsuo peeks into Hina's room and sees her masturbating while calling Shuu's name. He drops a book and hides behind the stairs when she looks for what caused the noise. The next morning, Hina greets Natsuo and says that he should wake up a little early; she waves to him as she leaves; looking at her hand, Natsuo feels embarrassed.
8"Then I Don't Have To Be An Adult"
Transliteration: "Otona janakute īdesu" (Japanese: 大人じゃなくていいです)
March 2, 2019 (2019-03-02)
Natsuo and schoolmate Alex catch a thief who stole Rui's underwear. Alex becomes interested in Rui but when Natsuo introduces them, Rui storms out. Natsuo cooks for Rui to apologize, which she accepts by having him kiss her. Hina sees this and becomes upset, and Rui tells Hina her true feelings. Hina decides to move out. On a family outing to a shrine, Natsuo tries to talk to Hina; she initially tries to avoid him but then confesses her true feelings and how she couldn't hold back if she stayed. They hold hands as they walk home.
9"Don't Say That, Please?"
Transliteration: "Sonna koto, iwanaide?" (Japanese: そんなこと、言わないで?)
March 9, 2019 (2019-03-09)
Rui meets Shuu at a bookstore; he treats her to a meal to apologize for the trouble he caused, and explains that he is now divorced but would feel selfish to reconcile with Hina. Hina moves out but leaves Natsuo a key to her apartment. Later, Rui finds Natsuo staring out the window in Hina's old room and hugs him. Natsuo goes to Hina's apartment and watches her sleep; she wakes up and he tells her that he is willing to die with her. They kiss, but Hina stops him when he tries to go further, saying that they shouldn't rush things. The next day at school, she confesses that she feels the same way and they kiss.
10"Liar..."
Transliteration: "Usotsuki..." (Japanese: うそつき......っ)
March 16, 2019 (2019-03-16)
Natsuo regularly visits Hina's apartment as their relationship progresses. The Literature Club members go to visit absent teacher Kiriya, and at his apartment learn that their club supervisor is novelist You Hasukawa, one of Natsuo's idols. Natsuo breaks his leg and Rui cares for him, including bathing him, but he lies to her about his secret visits to Hina. After being put out by his lies, Rui reads Natsuo's novel and realizes that he is in love with Hina. She confronts him at Hina's apartment and flees when she sees them together. Natsuo finds her, resolving to tell her everything.
11"Are you sure?"
Transliteration: "Honto ni īno?" (Japanese: ホントにいいの?)
March 23, 2019 (2019-03-23)
Natsuo tells Rui about his relationship with Hina, and Rui decides to shun them while not at home. Rui confronts Hina, who apologizes for her relationship with Natsuo and offers to break up; understanding Hina's feelings, Rui stops her and the sisters reconcile. The second-year students go on a beach vacation to Okinawa, where Natsuo buys a souvenir ring for Hina. When he sneaks into her hotel room to give it to her, she tries to break up with him; Natsuo objects and puts the ring on her finger. They watch a fireworks display from her window and Natsuo asks Hina to marry him in the future, calling her by her name for the first time. They have sex and discuss their feelings. Returning to the school, Hina is summoned by the principal and shown a picture of her kissing Natsuo at the hotel window.
12"I'm sorry. I love you."
Transliteration: "Gomen ne. Aishiteru" (Japanese: ごめんね。愛してる)
March 30, 2019 (2019-03-30)
The principal confronts Hina over her relationship with Natsuo. Hina announces that she is being transferred to a distant school. Natsuo and Rui are unable to contact Hina; a letter in Hina's empty apartment explains to Natsuo that she requested the transfer in exchange for the school's silence, and to help Natsuo move on. Natsuo falls into a depression, until members of the Literature Club encourage him and he pours his heart into a new novel. On New Year's Day, Natsuo and the club take it to Kiriya. Later, Natsuo is 'abducted' to a ceremony where his novel, entered into a contest by Kiriya, has won first prize. Natsuo returns home and is surprised when he thinks he sees Hina, rushing to hug her and tell her the news; it is actually Rui in a wig, and she rushes to her room in tears. Natsuo and Rui discuss his feelings for Hina, and he admits to having sex with her. Rui then kisses Natsuo and says she won't hold back any more. Elsewhere, two schoolgirls discuss Hina's hair, which is now short. Hina looks to the distance and smiles as the resolution in Natsuo's second novel, entitled "Well, See You".

Notes

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  1. ^ a b Domestic Girlfriend premiered on January 11, 2019 at 25:55 (01:55am), effectively January 12, 2019.[1][2]
  2. ^ All English titles are taken from Hidive.

References

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  1. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (30 December 2018). "Domestic Girlfriend TV Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Both Opening, Ending Themes". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 2 March 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  2. ^ "INFORMATION". domekano-anime.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 23 March 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Domestic Girlfriend TV Anime Reveals January 11 Premiere". Anime News Network. 4 December 2018. Archived from the original on 4 December 2018. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Domestic Girlfriend TV Anime Reveals More Cast, January 2019 Premiere". Anime News Network. 11 October 2018. Archived from the original on 11 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Domestic Girlfriend Romance Manga Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. 11 July 2018. Archived from the original on 12 July 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  6. ^ "Domestic Girlfriend TV Anime Reveals 1st Promo Video, Theme Song Artists, More Cast Members". Anime News Network. 9 November 2018. Archived from the original on 9 November 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
  7. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (5 January 2018). "Sentai Filmworks Licenses Domestic Girlfriend Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  8. ^ "テレビアニメ「ドメスティックな彼女」公式サイト". テレビアニメ「ドメスティックな彼女」公式サイト. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
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