A-Channel+smile
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A-Channel+smile

A-Channel OVA

Aチャンネル+smile(プラス スマイル)

Studio Gokumi

Genres

  • Comedy

Tags

all 4
  • Slice of LifeCute Girls Doing Cute Things79
  • DemographicSeinen50
  • SceneSchool50
  • TraitsKuudere20

Genres: Comedy. Tags: Cute Girls Doing Cute Things, Seinen, School, Kuudere.

#4458

Ranked

#5142

Popularity

10

Favorites

5.8K

Members

#29

This Season

Rated OVA

OVA2 epsAiring7.08
Studio Gokumi
Aired
Mar 21, 2012 –
Duration
25 min
Time to Complete
50m
Rating
PG - Children
Studio
Studio Gokumi

Alternative Titles

jaAチャンネル+smile(プラス スマイル)

jaAチャンネル +smile

ja-LatnA-Channel: A-Channel+smile

enA-Channel OVA

Synopsis

Following the everyday lives of four high school girls: the flighty Run, the reckless Tooru, the timid Yuuko, and the level-headed Nagi. Mountain of Pancakes Kitou-sensei injures her hand during class and has to deal with it while Tooru brings cat Tansan to school with her to meet Yutaka and Miho. Later, the girls decide to get pancakes at a café where Miho happens to be working, facing trouble when Yutaka shows up out of the blue. A Picture of a Wish Yuuko catches a cold so the others pay her a visit and help look after her. Later, the girls get together for the New Year's shrine visit. (Source: Wikipedia)

Synopsis

Following the everyday lives of four high school girls: the flighty Run, the reckless Tooru, the timid Yuuko, and the level-headed Nagi. Mountain of Pancakes Kitou-sensei injures her hand during class and has to deal with it while Tooru brings cat Tansan to school with her to meet Yutaka and Miho. Later, the girls decide to get pancakes at a café where Miho happens to be working, facing trouble w

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Franchise Timeline

A-Channel+smile is entry 2 of 3 in the A-Channel watch order, continuing the story after A-Channel.

Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content

  1. A-Channel
    Season 12011
  2. A-Channel+smile
    Main Story #2 (OVA)2012
  3. A-Channel: Let's Eat Hot Pot
    Main Story #3 (SPECIAL)2017

Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories

  1. A-Channel: +A-Channel
    Optional SPECIAL2011

Platform Scores

MAL

7.08

Canonical
Rank #4458Votes 11.9K

AniList

68 / 100

Mean 69Trend 0Popularity 5.8K

Kitsu

71 / 100

Rank #5027Users 2.8KRuntime 50m

AniList Trend

7

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Episode Guide

Aired so far: 0 / 2

Main Story

0 / 2

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Latest Aired

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Remaining

2 eps

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OVAs: 2

Theme Songs

Openings

1

Balloon Theater (バルーンシアター)

Marina Kawano

Endings

1

Smile Houteishiki (スマイル方程式)

Kaori Fukuhara, Aoi Yuuki, Yumi Uchiyama, and Minako Kotobuki

Status Breakdown

5,793users
Completed4,23573.1%
Planning1,31722.7%
Watching1011.7%
Paused801.4%
Dropped601.0%

Tags

Shows how closely each tag relates to this anime
Slice of Life1
Cute Girls Doing Cute Things
79
Demographic1
Seinen
50
Scene1
School
50
Traits1
Kuudere
20

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Based on shared genres and themes

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does A-Channel+smile have?

A-Channel+smile consists of 2 episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 25 minutes. As the series is currently airing, these episodes cover the lighthearted daily adventures of the main cast.

What is the story of A-Channel+smile about?

A-Channel+smile follows the everyday lives of four high school girls: the flighty Run, the reckless Tooru, the timid Yuuko, and the level-headed Nagi. The story explores their school experiences, including a trip to a pancake cafe and a New Year's shrine visit.

Where does A-Channel+smile fall in the watch order?

A-Channel+smile is the second entry in the franchise. You should watch the prequel A-Channel first to get to know the characters, followed by this OVA, before moving on to the sequel A-Channel: Let's Eat Hot Pot.

Who is the director of A-Channel+smile?

The OVA was directed by Ono, Manabu. The project was produced by Studio Gokumi and features notable staff including Kousaki, Satoru and Sasaki, Masakatsu.

Who are the main characters in A-Channel+smile?

The story centers on the group dynamic between Ichii, Tooru, Nishi, Yuuko, Momoki, Run, and Tennouji, Nagisa. Each girl brings a distinct personality to their high school friendships.

Is A-Channel+smile suitable for children?

Yes, A-Channel+smile carries a PG - Children rating. It focuses on gentle comedy and school-life themes, making it appropriate for a younger audience.

What are the opening and ending themes for A-Channel+smile?

The opening theme is titled "Balloon Theater (バルーンシアター)" by Marina Kawano. The ending theme is "Smile Houteishiki (スマイル方程式)" performed by the main voice cast: Kaori Fukuhara, Aoi Yuuki, Yumi Uchiyama, and Minako Kotobuki.

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