Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!
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Episodes (12)
- 1EP 1
Yuuta meets Rikka, a girl with chuunibyou, on his balcony and first school day.
Oct 4, 2012Yuuta Togashi attempts to leave his past delusions behind as he begins high school. On his balcony, he encounters Rikka Takanashi, a girl displaying similar chuunibyou symptoms. At school, Rikka identifies Yuuta as her soulmate after overhearing his attempts to discard his old persona, though he remains uninterested. Because Rikka recently moved in with her older sister Touka in the apartment above Yuuta’s, the teacher assigns Yuuta to escort her home. During the move-in process, Yuuta assists Rikka with her belongings. Ultimately, Rikka persuades Yuuta to keep his discarded items rather than throwing them away, preventing a complete break from his former self.
- 2EP 2
Rikka finds a stray cat she calls a chimera while Yuuta feels awkward around Shinka Nibutani.
Oct 11, 2012Rikka discovers a stray cat she identifies as a chimera but cannot keep it in her apartment because Touka is allergic to cats and Yuuta refuses to take it in. Yuuta feels nervous around class president Shinka Nibutani, and the situation becomes more awkward when Rikka appears. Later, student Kumin Tsuyuri asks about the cat because she lost her own. Yuuta and Kumin visit Rikka’s apartment, which is filled with oddities, but the cat is not Kumin’s. Touka punishes Rikka for bringing the cat inside and demands Yuuta get rid of it, threatening to expose his chuunibyou behavior if he refuses. Rikka runs off with the cat while Yuuta takes the audio evidence to escape Touka, but they are both caught. Yuuta eventually agrees to take in the cat.
- 3EP 3
Yuuta and Rikka Form a Magic Club with Sanae and Shinka
Oct 18, 2012While Yuuta considers joining a club, Rikka establishes the Far Eastern Magic Society and recruits Yuuta and Kumin. She then invites her delusional middle school friend, Sanae Dekomori, to join the group. Although they lack a fifth member, a teacher grants them a provisional clubroom on the condition that they clean it, recommending them as a circle. Yuuta initially denies any desire to join, but his resolve weakens when Shinka decides to become part of the group as well.
- 4EP 4
Shinka searches for her Mabinogion journal while Yuuta tries to hide it from Sanae.
Oct 25, 2012Yuuta invites Shinka to his home on Sunday to investigate her club membership motives, while sending Rikka and Sanae away. Shinka frantically searches Yuuta’s room for a book belonging to Sanae, only to discover the "Mabinogion" is actually her own chuunibyou journal from her Mori Summer phase. She burns the book to destroy evidence of her embarrassing past, revealing her true reason for joining the group. However, she is shocked to find Sanae possesses multiple copies. When Sanae refuses to believe Shinka is the real Mori Summer, Yuuta advises her to appeal to the delusions. Overwhelmed by the pressure, Shinka reluctantly agrees to remain in the group until she can eliminate all remaining evidence.
- 5EP 5
Rikka faces disbandment after a poor math test and relies on Yuuta's bribes to study.
Nov 1, 2012Following a disastrous math exam, Rikka risks her club's dissolution unless she improves her standing. She attempts to gain favor by volunteering for pool cleaning, but her playful behavior backfires, leading the teacher to mandate that she must achieve at least the class average to remain. Yuuta steps in to assist with her studies, though Rikka frequently loses focus. Learning of her occasional loneliness, Yuuta proposes a reward: a new email address if she succeeds. He employs various bribes to motivate her intense preparation. Ultimately, Rikka takes the subsequent math exam and achieves a score slightly above the class average, narrowly avoiding disbandment. True to his word, Yuuta provides her with the promised email address, securing the club's future through her hard-won academic improvement.
- 6EP 6
Makoto receives an anonymous letter and witnesses Shinka's conflict with Sanae.
Nov 8, 2012Yuuta’s classmate Makoto Isshiki seeks advice regarding an anonymous love letter he suspects is from Shinka. While visiting Yuuta, he accidentally observes Shinka feuding with Sanae. Shinka demands he forget the incident, but Makoto drops a notepad containing a ranking of the school girls. A classmate discovers the list, prompting Makoto to confess to protect other boys, which results in him shaving his head as an apology. He later waits at the designated meeting spot for the letter’s author, but no one arrives. That evening, Touka approaches Yuuta and invites him to join her and Rikka for their upcoming summer vacation.
- 7EP 7
Yuuta helps Rikka confront her grief over her father's death during a summer trip.
Nov 15, 2012Yuuta accompanies Rikka on a summer vacation to visit her grandparents, noticing her unusual silence. At the beach, Touka reveals that their father died from illness three years ago, explaining that Rikka has not accepted his death and refuses to visit his grave. Determined to help, Yuuta assists Rikka in escaping the house to revisit a location where she claimed to see her father three years prior. They reach the site of her childhood home, only to discover it has been demolished. Touka eventually catches up with them to remind Rikka of the harsh reality surrounding her father's passing and the loss of her home.
- 8EP 8
Yuuta searches for Rikka after she runs away, leading to a night alone together
Nov 22, 2012Touka urges Rikka to accept that their home and father are gone, but Yuuta clarifies that her delusions are not an escape from reality. Rikka flees, prompting Yuuta to find her on a train returning home. During the journey, Yuuta shares the origins of his own delusional behavior. Upon reaching their residence, they discover Rikka lost her key and Yuuta’s family is away, leaving the pair alone for the evening. While Yuuta takes Rikka to a convenience store, Makoto walks with Kumin and seeks Yuuta’s advice, causing him to question if he loves Rikka. As Yuuta attempts to dismiss these thoughts before sleeping, it becomes apparent that Rikka harbors her own romantic feelings for him.
- 9EP 9
Shinka orchestrates a performance for Yuuta and Rikka to resolve their post-summer trip silence.
Nov 29, 2012Shinka plans a culture festival act featuring Yuuta and Rikka, who have not spoken since returning from their summer trip. While Yuuta fears Rikka remains upset, she believes he is possessed and enlists Sanae for a ritual, which he easily sees through. Shinka realizes Rikka loves Yuuta and encourages her to confess. After several unsuccessful attempts to express her feelings, Rikka nearly falls from the school roof but is saved by Yuuta, leading to an embrace between the two.
- 10EP 10
Holy Mother's Lunch Box: Yuuta and Rikka's Confession and Future Plans
Dec 6, 2012Rikka shares her feelings for Yuuta with Sanae, while Yuuta seeks advice from Makoto about confessing. Both characters struggle with courage until Rikka finally confesses first. Touka then informs Yuuta that she is undergoing restaurant training in Italy, leaving Rikka in the care of her mother, whom Rikka had largely ignored after their father's death. Touka requests Yuuta's assistance in helping Rikka overcome her chuunibyou tendencies to improve her relationship with her mother. The following day, after encountering Rikka's mother at the culture festival, Yuuta suggests she remove her eyepatch, a suggestion that upsets Rikka. During the afterparty, Rikka performs a song her father enjoyed and removes her eyepatch to reveal she is no longer wearing a contact lens.
- 11EP 11
Rikka disbands the club while Touka leaves for Italy and Yuuta confronts Sanae
Dec 13, 2012As Touka relocates to Italy, Rikka spends three weeks attempting to act normally and gets along with peers. Sanae opposes this change, particularly when Rikka announces the club's disbandment. Yuuta and Rikka remove magical items from her room to prepare for her mother's arrival, causing Yuuta to question his actions. Later, while Rikka visits her father's grave, Sanae confronts Yuuta regarding his refusal to accept her delusional nature. Although Yuuta shares her sentiment, he lashes out at Sanae, believing that admitting the truth would be unwise.
- 12EP 12
Yuuta accepts his chuunibyou side and helps Rikka say goodbye to her father at the Ethereal Horizon.
Dec 20, 2012Yuuta worries about Rikka’s absence while Sanae drops her alter ego and Kumin impersonates her. Yuuta discovers Rikka moved in with her family, feeling guilty until a letter from his past self urges him to find her. He meets Kumin, who shares that Rikka admired his chuunibyou traits two years ago following her father’s death, inspiring her own persona. Yuuta reaches Rikka first, accepting both her and his own chuunibyou nature. He takes her to the Ethereal Horizon, allowing her to properly bid farewell to her father. Rikka eventually resumes her chuunibyou role, even though Yuuta still finds the behavior somewhat embarrassing.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! have?
- Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! has 12 episodes.
- When did Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! come out?
- Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! came out in 2012.
- Which studio made Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!?
- Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! was produced by Kyoto Animation.
- Who directed Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!?
- Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! was directed by Tatsuya Ishihara.
- Is Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! finished?
- Current status of Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!: Finished.