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- 1EP 1
Shy Mugi Asai joins Drama Research Society after revealing her voice
Mar 28, 2007Mugi Asai, a timid high school student, struggles to decide which club to join. During a moment of excitement, she accidentally reveals her powerful singing voice. Nono Ichinose, the president of the Drama Research Society, notices this talent and approaches Mugi to invite her to the club. Despite feeling uncertain about the club's activities, Mugi succumbs to Nono's gentle persuasion and signs up. She remains unsure about what her involvement will actually entail as she officially becomes a member of the Drama Research Society.
- 2EP 2
Mugi joins the Drama Research Society and faces acting challenges with help from Chitose Kanna
Apr 4, 2007Mugi attends her first meeting with the Drama Research Society and discovers the group consists of only five members, including herself. During this session, she learns that she must participate in an upcoming play produced by the club, a prospect that causes her significant uncertainty about her ability to perform. The next day, the society conducts practice sessions on the school roof. During these rehearsals, Chitose Kanna from the Drama Club arrives to provide assistance to the group. This interaction marks a pivotal moment as Mugi confronts her hesitation regarding the performance requirements while integrating with the small club membership.
- 3EP 3
Mugi faces stage fright during Drama Research Society's debut performance with Nono's help.
Apr 11, 2007The Drama Research Society prepares for its first public performance, causing Mugi to become terrified of appearing on stage. She locks herself in a bathroom stall until Nono retrieves her. The club then distributes fliers to promote the upcoming event. During a dress rehearsal, Chitose enters the auditorium and questions whether Nono is suffering from a latent form of vocal cord paralysis, a claim Nono confirms. When the play begins, Nono calms Mugi sufficiently to allow her to take the stage. Mugi successfully delivers her lines, managing to perform adequately despite her initial anxiety. The group works together to ensure the debut proceeds smoothly, with Nono providing crucial support to her friend throughout the preparation and execution of the show.
- 4EP 4
Mugi Contemplates Skipping Club Activities and Nono Bets on Midterm Rankings
Apr 18, 2007Mugi considers skipping club activities and wonders if she can become a delinquent. Nono and the Drama Research Society members take her and Kai Nishida, Risaki Nishida's younger brother in the same club, to the school yard for exercises. A confrontation occurs between Nono and Mirei Sakaki, the Drama Club president. Nono bets her club's funds that each member will place in the top fifty of their upcoming midterms, a goal later raised to the top thirty. The group holds a study session where Mugi learns more about the club's past with the Drama Club.
- 5EP 5
Nono organizes a beach acting workshop for the Drama Research Society
Apr 25, 2007Summer arrives, prompting Nono to lead the Drama Research Society to the beach for an intensive acting practice session. Upon arrival, the group begins rehearsing immediately due to limited time. During the evening, Nono assigns Mugi the lead role in the script Hitohira, causing Mugi distress and prompting her to leave. Kai chases after her. Meanwhile, Risaki becomes enraged by Nono’s harsh treatment of Mugi and punches Nono, leading to a physical altercation between the two girls.
- 6EP 6
Drama club members resolve conflicts and practice for the play during summer break.
May 2, 2007The Drama Research Society continues its summer practice away from school, facing interpersonal complications. Risaki and Nono remain in conflict, while Mugi struggles with the decision to leave the club. Ultimately, she chooses to stay. Mugi approaches Nono to apologize for previously stating that Nono could do everything she could not and that it was impossible for her to play the lead role. The group dedicates the remaining time to rehearsing for their upcoming play and enjoying fireworks. By the end of the summer, Mugi exhibits a slight personality shift, displaying increased confidence compared to before.
- 7EP 7
Drama Club Practice Intensifies as Risaki Steals Curtain and Traps Mirei and Nono
May 9, 2007As October progresses, the Drama Research Society continues its rehearsals. Mugi demonstrates increased confidence by speaking louder, motivating Chitose to strive harder to avoid being outperformed. Meanwhile, Risaki takes the blackout curtain belonging to the Drama Club. Nono attempts to return it to a remote school storeroom that few students visit. When Mirei enters the storeroom to search for the item, she discovers Nono is already present. As the two girls try to exit, they find the door stuck, leaving them trapped in a precarious situation until someone eventually arrives to rescue them from their confinement.
- 8EP 8
Cultural Festival Drama Club Performance and Mugi's Stage Confidence
May 16, 2007During the school cultural festival, Mugi's class hosts a maid café while Nono's class runs a costume dango stall. The Drama Research Society observes the Drama Club's rehearsal before donning their costumes for the upcoming play. On stage, Mugi struggles with stage fright and fails to project her voice effectively. When it is Nono's turn to deliver her lines, she discovers she has lost her voice entirely. The remaining actors must improvise and support her performance by working around her missing dialogue. After hearing Nono weakly speak a single line, Mugi finds the necessary confidence to overcome her anxiety. She then unleashes a powerful, booming voice that carries across the auditorium, successfully completing her part in the production.
- 9EP 9
Drama Club Victory Leads to Disbandment and Final Reflections
May 23, 2007The Drama Research Society completes their performance and receives enthusiastic applause. Audience members cast votes for the best act while the results are tallied publicly. The club wins the competition, which triggers the mandatory disbandment of the Drama Research Society. The members gather for one final meeting to share memories of how they joined the group. Mugi expresses deep gratitude for her time in the club, reflecting on the experiences that brought them together before the group dissolves.
- 10EP 10
The Drama Research Society members face winter and a Christmas party confession.
May 30, 2007Following the dissolution of the Drama Research Society, the former members settle into a routine free from club obligations. As winter arrives, Chitose organizes a Christmas gathering with the specific intention of confessing her feelings to her romantic interest, inviting Risaki, Nono, and Mirei to attend. During the event, Kayo reveals to Mugi that she plans to leave school and travel abroad to improve her photography skills. This announcement causes Mugi significant distress upon realizing she will soon lose the companionship of such a close friend.
- 11EP 11
Mugi struggles with Kayo's departure and avoids friends until Chitose and Kai intervene.
Jun 6, 2007Mugi begins to isolate herself from her friends because she is in pain over the impending departure of her close friend, Kayo. Recognizing her distress, Chitose and Kai attempt to assist Mugi in facing her emotions by engaging in conversations with her. However, their initial efforts to help her talk through her feelings do not fully succeed. Consequently, they decide to take a different approach by persuading Mugi to come to the theater. The goal of this action is to create an opportunity for Mugi to directly express her true feelings to Kayo before she leaves.
- 12EP 12
Drama Club Celebrates Graduates While Risaki Remains Uninvited Due to Exam Results
Jun 13, 2007Approaching graduation, the Drama Club hosts a celebration for members who passed their college entrance exams, inviting former Drama Research Society members with the exception of Risaki, who has not yet succeeded in any tests. During the gathering, Chitose privately confesses her feelings to her crush, only to be rejected because he already has feelings for Nono. Following the graduation of the senior members, Mugi acknowledges the significant changes in Nono’s personality resulting from the previous year's events and expresses her gratitude for Nono's support and actions throughout that time.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Hitohira have?
- Hitohira has 12 episodes.
- When did Hitohira come out?
- Hitohira came out in 2007.
- Which studio made Hitohira?
- Hitohira was produced by Xebec.
- Who directed Hitohira?
- Hitohira was directed by Youta Tsuruoka.
- Is Hitohira finished?
- Current status of Hitohira: Finished.