Say "I Love You." Season 1

Say "I Love You." Season 1 has built a real following among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 99 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Ai Kayano brings more to the role than the format usually demands. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

There is a reason Say "I Love You." Season 1 keeps coming up in conversation. Visually distinctive and narratively ambitious, Say "I Love You." Season 1 operates well above the genre average. Season 1 of Say "I Love You." includes 13 episodes. It aired from October 2012 to December 2012. This season stars Ai Kayano, Takahiro Sakurai and Risa Taneda. Ai Kayano and Takahiro Sakurai lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. Say "I Love You." Season 1 uses the freedom of animation to tell stories live-action could not attempt. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Say "I Love You." Season 1 treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The writing operates at a level the format's reputation does not fully prepare you for. Adult animation that actually works for adults.

🎬 Say "I Love You." Season 1 — Episode Guide

First Kiss

2012-10-07

We are introduced to 16-year-old Mei Tachibana, who, after suffering a traumatic experience in making friends, decides to ditch making friends altogether during high school. She catches the attention of Yamato Kurosawa, the most popular boy among the girls in their high school, and wasted no time ma...

The Taste of Fried Chicken

2012-10-14

Ever since that rescue by Yamato, Mei started having dreams about him being her protector. Later on she gets to befriend Asami Oikawa, who idolizes Yamato. It was from her that Mei heard rumors about Yamato kissing every cute girl in their school save for one girl named Arai, rumored to be his girlf...

When You Trust People...

2012-10-21

Yamato tags along as Mei intends to visit the parlor to have her hair cut, eventually becoming a date. On the way they meet Aiko Muto, along with her boyfriend Masashi Tachikawa, and eventually invites the two to a bowling alley. Aiko, who has a crush on Yamato after finding out her ex-boyfriend che...

They Have Scars

2012-10-28

Mei has attracted the attention of one Kakeru Hayakawa, a guy known to have slept with many other girls, including Aiko. He then wastes no time in asking Yamato if he can hook him up with Mei for lunch with him. Yamato is unaware, though, that Kakeru has other designs for Mei, and, when Yamato was d...

Just Like This

2012-11-04

Yamato has invited Mei to his house; the pressure is almost overwhelming. Yamato’s little sister doesn’t pull punches when she sizes up Mei for the first time.

Why

2012-11-11

A new girl has transferred into Toumei, the rising idol Megu-tan and she has set her eyes on Yamato.

I Really Love You

2012-11-18

Yamato's new fame as a model is widening the rift between him and Mei. An offer to continue modeling with Megu-tan might be the breaking point in their relationship.

New to Love

2012-11-25

Mei is trying to be strong, but this new feeling she is having is starting tearing her apart. So young and new to love, it will take the help of her friends to make everything right.

Each and Every

2012-12-03

A new frequent customer to Mei's shop is actually a boy from Yamato's past. He brings with him scars from the past.

E10

Nothing Else

2012-12-09

After listening to Mei’s, Kai’s, and Asami conversation about Land, she hatches a new plan to drive a wedge between Mei and Yamato.

E11

Parade

2012-12-16

Yamato is planning a trip for him and Mei to Land, but somebody is trying hard to sabotage it. Megumi begins to unravel when her “friends” and popularity start to drop.

E12

I'll Protect You

2012-12-23

An emotionally fallen Megumi must pick herself up and become true to herself. Mei is given some motherly advice on her relationship with Yamato.

E13

Say I Love You

2012-12-30

Yamato is sick and under the care of his over protective sister, a timid Mei wants to visit but can't find the courage.