List of Say I Love You episodes
Say "I love you". | |
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No. of episodes | 13 + 1 OAD |
Release | |
Original network | Tokyo MX |
Original release | October 6 – December 29, 2012 |
Say "I love you". is a 2012 romance Japanese anime based on the manga written and illustrated by Kanae Hazuki.[1] Mei Tachibana is a socially awkward teenager who not only believes that friendships end in betrayal, but has also never had a boyfriend in all of her 16 years of existence. One day she has a fateful encounter with the most popular boy at her high school: Yamato Kurosawa, when she kicks him straight in the face. Despite this an intrigued Yamato embarks on a campaign to get to know Mei better. The story follows Mei and the new experiences she finds herself in as she slowly allows Yamato to get closer to her while meeting and making new friends along the way.[2]
The anime is produced by Zexcs and directed by Toshimasa Kuroyanagi with series composition by Takuya Satō, character designs by Yoshiko Okuda, art direction by Yuka Hirama and soundtrack music by Yuuji Nomi.[3] The series premiered on October 6, 2012 on Tokyo MX with later airings on Chiba TV, tvk, SUN TV, KBA, TVA, TVh, AT-X and BS11.[4] The thirteen episode series was followed by an OAD episode on July 24, 2013.[5] The series was picked up by Crunchyroll for online simulcast streaming in North America and other select parts of the world.[6] The Anime Network later obtained the series for streaming in an English dub.[7] StarChild released the series in Japan on six Blu-ray and DVD volumes between December 26, 2012 and May 22, 2013.[8][9] The anime was licensed by Sentai Filmworks for distribution via select digital outlets and a home media release in North America.[10] The series was also acquired by Hanabee Entertainment for release in Australia.[11]
The opening theme is "Friendship ~for Say 'I Love You'." (Friendship ~for 好きっていいなよ。) by Ritsuko Okazaki.[12] The ending theme is "slow dance," by Suneohair. "Sarari" (さらり, "Without Hesitation") by Suneohair is used as the insert song of episode 12.
Episode list
No. | Official English title[nb 1] Original Japanese title |
Original air date[nb 2] | Refs. |
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Specials
The following special episodes are included on the Blu-ray and DVD volumes of the series. The episodes are titled "Mei and Meowrsmellow" with a few including content specific titles.
Home media
StarChild released the series in Japan on six Blu-ray and DVD volumes between December 26, 2012 and May 22, 2013.[8][9] The complete series was released on Blu-ray and DVD volumes by Sentai Filmworks on December 24, 2013.[13] Hanabee Entertainment released the series on February 5, 2014 on DVD format only.[14] These releases contained English and Japanese audio options and English subtitles.
Vol. | Episodes | BD / DVD Release date | BD Ref. | DVD Ref. | |
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1 | 1, 2 | December 26, 2012 | [8] | [9] | |
2 | 3, 4 | January 23, 2013 | [8] | [9] | |
3 | 5, 6 | February 27, 2013 | [8] | [9] | |
4 | 7, 8 | March 27, 2013 | [8] | [9] | |
5 | 9, 10 | April 24, 2013 | [8] | [9] | |
6 | 11, 12, 13 | May 22, 2013 | [8] | [9] |
Vol. | Episodes | Blu-ray / DVD artwork | BD / DVD Release date | BD Ref. | DVD Ref. | |
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1 | 1-13 | Mei Tachibana & Yamato Kurosawa | December 24, 2013 | [13] | [15] |
Vol. | Episodes | DVD artwork | DVD Release date | DVD Ref. | |
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1 | 1-13 | Mei Tachibana & Yamato Kurosawa | February 5, 2014 | [14] |
Notes
References
- ^ "Suki-tte Ii na yo. TV Anime to Premiere on October 6". Anime News Network. August 24, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ "StarChild:好きっていいなよ。|Story|On air" (in Japanese). StarChild. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "StarChild:好きっていいなよ。|Staff&Cast" (in Japanese). StarChild. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ a b "StarChild:好きっていいなよ。|On air" (in Japanese). StarChild. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
OAD
was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Crunchyroll to Simulcast Say "I Love You." This Fall". Anime News Network. October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "Anime Network's "Say, 'I Love You'" Trailer Highlights English Dub". Anime News Network. November 26, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "StarChild:好きっていいなよ。|Products|Blu-ray" (in Japanese). StarChild. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "StarChild:好きっていいなよ。|Products|DVD" (in Japanese). StarChild. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "Sentai Filmworks Licenses Say, "I Love You"". Anime News Network. November 16, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ "Hanabee Entertainment Licenses Say "I Love You"". Anime News Network. November 21, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ ""Say 'I love you'" Shōjo Anime's 1st Promo Streamed". Anime News Network. September 21, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
- ^ a b "Say "I Love You." Blu-ray Complete Collection (Hyb)". Right Stuf Inc. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ a b "Say "I love you" Hanabee Entertainment". Hanabee Entertainment. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
- ^ "Say "I Love You." DVD Complete Collection (Hyb)". Right Stuf Inc. Retrieved September 25, 2014.