From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke

TV SERIES 2009 3 SEASONS

Overview

Nicknamed "Sadako" for her spooky appearance, high schooler Sawako begins to break out of her shell when she befriends popular boy Kazehaya.

This production, originally released in 2009, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.4 across its 3 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Animation and Drama.
• Produced in Japan, United States of America.
• Original Language: Japanese.

Starring Cast

Mamiko Noto

Sawako Kuronuma (voice)

Daisuke Namikawa

Shota Kazehaya (voice)

Miyuki Sawashiro

Ayane Yano (voice)

Yuko Sanpei

Chizuru 'Chizu' Yoshida (voice)

Yuichi Nakamura

Ryu Sanada (voice)

Mamoru Miyano

Kento Miura (voice)

Seasons

Specials

6 Episodes • Aired 2011-01-05

No season overview provided for this season.

Season 1

25 Episodes • Aired 2009-10-07

Known for her semblance to the Sadako character of The Ring series, Sawako Kuronuma is given the nickname "Sadako" and misunderstood to be frightening and malicious like her fictional counterpart, despite having a timid and sweet nature. Longing to make friends and live a normal life, Sawako is naturally drawn to the cheerful and friendly Shouta Kazehaya, the most popular boy in her class. From their first meeting, Sawako has admired Kazehaya's ability to be the center of attention and aspires to be like him. When Kazehaya organizes a test of courage for the entire class and encourages her to attend, Sawako sees this as an opportunity to get along with her classmates, starting with Ayane Yano and Chizuru Yoshida. Through each new encounter and emotion she experiences, Sawako believes that meeting Kazehaya has changed her for the better. Little does Sawako know, her presence has also changed Kazehaya.

Season 2

12 Episodes • Aired 2011-01-12

After a momentous New Year's vacation and with Valentine's Day approaching, Sawako Kuronuma is beginning to get along with her classmates. However, now that Sawako has realized her romantic feelings for the popular Shouta Kazehaya, she grows hesitant toward giving him obligatory chocolates and decides to not give him any. In turn, Kazehaya, who likes Sawako, feels a distance between them. As February ends and April arrives, the second year of high school begins for Sawako. Luckily, she ends up in the same class as her friends Ayane Yano and Chizuru Yoshida, along with Kazehaya and his friend Ryuu Sanada, in addition to the newcomer named Kento Miura. When Kento develops an interest in Sawako, Sawako and Kazehaya's feelings for each other are put to the test.

Season 3

5 Episodes • Aired 2024-08-01

As a new couple, Sawako and Kazehaya experience their first date, first school trip and more. Meanwhile, their friends' love stories also begin to unfold.