Say "I Love You."
Say "I love you".
Suki tte Ii na yo.
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
Tags
all 7- DramaBullying92
- SceneSchool90
- DemographicShoujo85
- Main CastFemale Protagonist80
- RomanceHeterosexual73
- DramaRehabilitation60
- Main CastPrimarily Teen Cast60
Genres: Drama, Romance. Tags: Bullying, School, Shoujo, Female Protagonist, Heterosexual, Rehabilitation, Primarily Teen Cast.
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Popularity
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#21
This Season
Rated TV
#359
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Episode Progress
Complete13 / 13 episodes aired
All 13 episodes available on Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, Hulu
- Premiered
- Fall 2012
- Aired
- Oct 7, 2012 – Dec 30, 2012
- Broadcast
- Sunday · 01:00:00
- Duration
- 23 min
- Time to Complete
- 5h 12m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Zexcs
Alternative Titles
ja好きっていいなよ。
en-x-romajiSuki tte Ii na yo.
enSukinayo
enSuki-tte Ii na yo.
deSay "I Love You"
ja-LatnSukitte Ii na yo.
enSay "I love you".
Synopsis
Friends will only let you down—that is the sad truth Mei Tachibana lives with, ever since she was wrongfully blamed for the death of a class pet by her so-called friends in grade school. Since then, she has stayed away from people in order to avoid ever being hurt again. However, Mei's life begins to change drastically when a misunderstanding in high school causes her to encounter popular student Yamato Kurosawa. Yamato finds her intriguing and insists on being her friend, even though Mei wants nothing to do with him. But when a dangerous situation ends with Yamato kissing Mei to save her from the unwanted attention of a stalker, Mei begins to develop feelings for him. On the heels of her discovery that their feelings are mutual, they start dating and she gains not only a boyfriend, but friends as well. Mei, however, finds it very hard to adapt to this new lifestyle, especially in expressing her true feelings towards Yamato. Throughout misunderstandings of their new relationship, each other, and the attentions of other girls, Mei and Yamato slowly grow closer and learn the true meaning of those three little words: "I love you." [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Sukitte Ii na yo. is licensed by Sentai Filmworks for release in North America. The anime adaptation was followed by a live action film adaptation that premiered in 2014 and earned over ¥1 billion (around 10 million USD) at the Japanese box office.
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Franchise Timeline
Say "I Love You." is entry 1 of 2 in the Say "I Love You." watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Say "I Love You."
Side Stories
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- 1Say "I Love You."Season 12012
- 2Say "I Love You." OVAMain Story #2 (OVA)2013
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- 1
- 2Say "I Love You".: Mei and Marshmallow MeowOptional SPECIAL2012
- 3
Platform Scores
MAL
7.38
AniList
71 / 100
Kitsu
75 / 100
AniList Trend
193
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 13 / 13
Main Story
13 / 13
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Latest Aired
Episode 13
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of Say "I Love You." are there?
Say "I Love You." consists of 13 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 23 minutes.
Is Say "I Love You." finished or ongoing?
The series is finished. It originally aired during the fall 2012 season.
Where can I watch Say "I Love You." online?
You can watch Say "I Love You." on several streaming platforms including Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, and Hulu.
What is the plot of Say "I Love You.", and who is it for?
Say "I Love You." is a romance and drama series that follows Tachibana, Mei, a girl who avoids people after being betrayed by friends in grade school. Her life changes when she meets the popular Kurosawa, Yamato, who becomes intrigued by her and attempts to break down her walls.
Is there a specific watch order for the Say "I Love You." franchise?
Say "I Love You." is the first entry in a two-part franchise. Following the main series, you can continue with the side stories and sequels such as the Say "I Love You." OVA or Say "I Love You".: Mei and Marshmallow Meow.
Who directed the anime Say "I Love You.", and which studio produced it?
The series was produced by studio Zexcs and directed by Kuroyanagi, Toshimasa.
What anime are similar to Say "I Love You."?
If you enjoyed the romance and school themes in this series, you might like Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, My Little Monster, Horimiya, Blue Spring Ride, or Maid Sama!.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Fall 2012
- Aired
- Oct 7, 2012 – Dec 30, 2012
- Broadcast
- Sunday · 01:00:00
- Episodes
- 13 / 13
- Duration
- 23 min
- Time to Complete
- 5h 12m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Zexcs
Alternative Titles
ja好きっていいなよ。
en-x-romajiSuki tte Ii na yo.
enSukinayo
enSuki-tte Ii na yo.
deSay "I Love You"
ja-LatnSukitte Ii na yo.
enSay "I love you".
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