AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day

TV SERIES 2011 1 SEASON

Overview

When Yadomi Jinta was a child, he was a central piece in a group of close friends. In time, however, these childhood friends drifted apart, and when they became high school students, they had long ceased to think of each other as friends. One of the friends from that group, Honma Meiko, now has a wish she asks Jinta to fulfil. The problem is, she can't remember what her wish is anymore.

This production, originally released in 2011, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Drama, Mystery genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.2 across its 1 season.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Animation and Drama.
• Produced in Japan.
• Original Language: Japanese.

Directed By

N/A

Written By

Mari Okada

Starring Cast

Miyu Irino

Jinta "Jintan" Yadomi (voice)

Ai Kayano

Meiko "Menma" Honma (voice)

Haruka Tomatsu

Naruko "Anaru" Anjou (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai

Atsumu "Yukiatsu" Matsuyuki (voice)

Saori Hayami

Chiriko "Tsuruko" Tsurumi (voice)

Takayuki Kondo

Tetsudou "Poppo" Hisakawa (voice)

Mitsuru Ogata

Atsushi Yadomi (voice)

Seasons

Specials

1 Episodes • Aired 2012-02-22

Special Picture Drama episode included on the Anohana Fes. Memorial DVD/Blu-ray Box

Season 1

11 Episodes • Aired 2011-04-15

Five childhood friends grow apart after the death of Meiko Honma, close playmate of them all. Jinta Yadomi, leader of the group when they were kids, neglects high school and lives as a shut-in when he unexpectedly starts seeing the ghost of Meiko, who can only interact with him and no one else. She has returned to ask Jinta to fulfill the forgotten wish she made as a kid.