Aharen-san wa Hakarenai
Socially awkward Aharen-san has personal boundary issues, either getting too close or too far from her classmates. When fellow student Raido picks up an eraser she drops, Aharen-san decides they’re now best friends. Whether studying, playing the arcade, or just eating lunch—she’s along for the ride. What follows is an impromptu bonding that shows affection can blossom in the unlikeliest of places!
Cast
Inori Minase
Reina Aharen (voice)
Takuma Terashima
Raido (voice)
Seasons
Beginning his first year of high school, all Matsuboshi Raidou wants is to make friends—starting with the cute, tiny, and soft-spoken Reina Aharen, who sits right next to him in class. Unbeknownst to Raidou, Reina shares the same sentiment, but she has a problem. Awkward and timid, Reina is incapable of determining how chummy she has to be when approaching a person. Due to Reina's complete inability to gauge personal space, the two struggle to spark their unlikely friendship, as even the simplest tasks like talking seem impossible for them. But despite the countless yet pointless challenges that hinder the pair, the overly imaginative Raidou will do whatever it takes to befriend the indecipherable Reina.
E1Isn't This Too Close?
Apr 2, 2022
Raido spent middle-school isolated due to his unintentionally unfriendly appearance, and hopes that high school will be different. He decides the first step to being more social will be to get to know Aharen Reina, the girl who sits next to him. She seems distant at first, then a little too close, and before long Raido comes to understand that Aharen has more than a little trouble at gauging the distance between herself and others--in more ways than one.
E2Are We Being Followed?
Apr 9, 2022
Aharen finds herself having even more trouble with distance than usual thanks to her vision being impaired. When Raido tries to help her with eye drops, he incurs the wrath of Aharen's imposing childhood friend.
E3We're Changing Seats, Huh?
Apr 16, 2022
The periodic shift of the seating chart is approaching, threatening to put Aharen and Raido's friendship to the test.
E4Isn't That Overdoing It?
Apr 23, 2022
A fixation on rap music leads to a new breakthrough in Raido and Aharen's friendship, but a fixation on fidget spinners threatens to ruin both their lives.
E5Isn't That a Little Too Heavy?
Apr 30, 2022
Exams are coming up, and Raido is hoping on Aharen's tutelage to improve his test scores.
E6Are We Too Good?
May 7, 2022
A trip to the school pool during P.E. sets off a string of competitions between Aharen and Raido. Can the quiet giant finally score a victory against the tiny enigma?
E7A Work of Art, Isn't It?
May 14, 2022
An absent-minded Aharen finds herself missing her lunch, and is forced to contend with the howling masses at the school counter, in addition to Raido's competitive streak, and Futaba's one-sided romantic rivalry.
E8Time for the Summer Festival, Huh?
May 21, 2022
As Aharen and Raido's friendship continues to fan the flames of Ms. Tobaru's imagination, the festival season arrives, with the taciturn duo and their friends heading out to enjoy the fireworks.
E9I'm Sick, Huh?
May 28, 2022
Raido gets sick, with surprising results. After recovering he has a surprise encounter with the intimidating, sword-wielding... Aharen?
E10We're Camping, Huh?
Jun 4, 2022
Ishikawa invites Raido, Aharen, Oshiro, and Sato to go camping in the mountains. Spurred on by the beauty of their surroundings, Aharen decides to be honest about her feelings...
E11It Snowed, Huh?
Jun 11, 2022
Ambiguity and snow are in the air, as Raido and Aharen enjoy an igloo cafe, while their friends speculate about whether or not the taciturn duo's relationship status has changed.
E12This Is a Duel, Huh?
Jun 18, 2022
After upping her stealth tactics, but still being found out by Aharen, Oshiro decides she needs to confront Raido about how he feels towards her childhood friend.
Ever since the quiet and timid Reina Aharen enrolled in high school, she has made new friends and even started dating her classmate Raidou. When the two begin their second year, everything seems to be going well, as they are seatmates once more. Soon after, a transfer student named Riku Tamanaha joins their class. Unbeknownst to Reina, the outgoing and stylish girl is actually a childhood friend she separated from years ago. With Raidou's support, Reina is able to rekindle their friendship. Although they have grown closer, Raidou and Reina still struggle to communicate due to his overactive imagination and her difficulty with expressing herself. Nevertheless, the eccentric couple continues to brighten up the lives of people around them as they enjoy each other's company to the fullest.
E1A Transfer Student, Huh?
Apr 7, 2025
A new school year begins for Raido and Aharen, and they're joined by a new classmate.
E2Kinda Grainy, Huh?
Apr 14, 2025
Raido enjoys a town-building video game before having an intoxicating encounter with some amazake.
E3The Athletics Festival, Huh?
Apr 21, 2025
After a wardrobe malfunction, Raido and Aharen prepare for a relay race at their school's athletics festival.
E4An Idol, Huh?
Apr 28, 2025
An encounter with Reina's favorite arcade game has given Raido a severe case of idol brain.
E5Going Swimming, Huh?
May 5, 2025
Summer holidays are coming and the promised beach is just around the corner.
E6Running Away From Home, Huh?
May 12, 2025
The Aharen siblings meet Futaba and the boys, and then Eru and Ren decide to show Reina their gratitude.
E7A Class Trip, Huh?
May 19, 2025
It's time for a class trip to Tokyo, with Raido and Aharen excited to visit a certain theme park.
E8It's Christmas, Huh?
May 26, 2025
After a surprise birthday party, Aharen and Raido make plans to spend Christmas together.
E9It's a Battle, Huh?
Jun 2, 2025
Aharen and Raido get a sporty new homeroom teacher as they begin their senior year of high school.
E10A Musical, Huh?
Jun 9, 2025
Ren's school project inspires a musical turn for Raido and Aharen.
E11A Cultural Festival, Huh?
Jun 16, 2025
Aharen is in charge of the class's exhibit for the culture festival, leaving Raido to ponder the future.
E12Seriously, Isn't This Too Close?
Jun 23, 2025
It's time for Aharen and Raido to graduate high school and see just what the future holds.
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Storyline
Socially awkward Aharen-san has personal boundary issues, either getting too close or too far from her classmates. When fellow student Raido picks up an eraser she drops, Aharen-san decides they’re now best friends. Whether studying, playing the arcade, or just eating lunch—she’s along for the ride. What follows is an impromptu bonding that shows affection can blossom in the unlikeliest of places!
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