Junjou Romantica
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EP 1Misaki lives with author Usami after his brother moves to Osaka
Apr 11, 2008Struggling academically, Misaki Takahashi receives tutoring from his brother’s eccentric friend, author Akihiko Usami. During a session, Misaki finds a romance novel featuring Usami and Takahiro, leading to initial friction. As his grades improve, Misaki gains sympathy for Usami’s unrequited feelings for Takahiro. Following Takahiro’s engagement and subsequent relocation to Osaka with his wife, Misaki moves into Usami’s residence. In exchange for performing household chores like cooking, cleaning, and laundry, the two share meals and gradually develop a familial bond, with Usami viewing their arrangement as a family unit.
EP 2Misaki navigates university life and relationship tensions with Usami after a month of cohabitation.
Apr 17, 2008One month into living with Akihiko Usami, Misaki begins his studies at Mitsuhashi University’s Economics department. From the second day, classmates avoid him, likely due to rumors about being driven daily by the famous writer in a red sports car. Friend Sumi Keiichi points this out, while Usami displays jealousy toward Misaki’s new social circle. Misaki questions if he is merely a substitute for Usami’s brother, leading to an argument that resolves with Usami admitting his feelings. The conflict culminates in a sexual encounter where Usami demands exclusivity. Both characters recognize a deepening emotional bond, with Usami realizing he is falling in love and Misaki sensing a significant shift in his own emotions.
EP 3Hiroki is drawn to Nowaki after a chance encounter and eventual confession of love.
Apr 24, 2008Hiroki Kamijou mourns his failed romance with Akihiko Usami in a park until Nowaki Kusama’s toy rocket interrupts him. After Nowaki reveals he is a foundling and demands Hiroki tutor him for high school exams, Akihiko visits, prompting Nowaki to confess his immediate love. Hiroki rejects him, yet finds himself unable to stop thinking about Nowaki. He spies on Nowaki from a cafe across from the flower shop where Nowaki works. Nowaki confronts him at Hiroki’s apartment, leading Hiroki to admit his growing feelings. They become intimate, and the episode concludes with both characters openly confessing their love for each other.
EP 4Misaki discovers BL books, feels jealous of Usami's editor, and gets tipsy on liquor-filled chocolates.
May 2, 2008Misaki finds another BL book featuring himself and Usami, which upsets him and angers Usami until Usami's editor, Aikawa, arrives to address deadline issues. Sumi-senpai speculates that Usami and Aikawa are in a relationship, triggering intense jealousy in Misaki and causing him to question the authenticity of his own feelings. After Usami departs with Aikawa, Misaki consumes chocolates gifted by Aikawa, only to discover they are filled with liquor. This leads to him becoming tipsy and falling asleep while cuddling Usami's shirt. In this state, Misaki confesses his love to Usami, but the following day, he refuses to acknowledge those words.
EP 5Nowaki returns from America and faces Hiroki's violent anger over his sudden departure.
May 9, 2008Six years after episode 3, Nowaki returns from America after a year, greeted violently by Hiroki who felt abandoned. Nowaki attempts to leave but Hiroki stops him, unable to bear another separation. Nowaki discovers Hiroki is now an assistant professor of Japanese Literature at Mitsuhashi University under Miyagi You. The following day, Hiroki finds Nowaki gone with a note saying 'I'll be back,' which causes him further distress. Unable to endure the uncertainty of his importance to Nowaki, Hiroki leaves a breakup note, moves, and changes all his phone numbers. When Nowaki visits Hiroki's office to reason with him, Hiroki refuses to engage despite his lingering love, ordering him to leave. Nowaki promises to wait at their usual restaurant at 7. However, he sees Miyagi enter the office, jokingly calling Hiroki 'my sweet honey,' leading Nowaki to wrongly conclude they are lovers.
EP 6Nowaki delays greeting a professor, causing a missed meeting with Hiroki that leads to a library reconciliation.
May 16, 2008Nowaki agrees to greet a professor arriving from America, hoping to see Hiroki, but flight delays cause him to be late. Hiroki waits for hours at a restaurant before leaving, convinced Nowaki no longer loves him. Nowaki arrives just as Hiroki departs, missing him. Miyagi attempts to comfort a soaked Hiroki in his office, but Nowaki interrupts, revealing his frantic rush. Nowaki chases Hiroki to the library, confessing he wanted to be a man Hiroki could be proud of. Hiroki breaks down, admitting his love, and they become intimate. Later, as Nowaki moves in, Hiroki discovers a bag of unposted letters Nowaki refuses to surrender. The episode concludes with Hiroki recalling that he once advised Nowaki to study abroad in America.
EP 7Misaki struggles with his feelings while Usagi plans a romantic date interrupted by an editor.
May 23, 2008Misaki feels conflicted about being Usagi’s lover despite their intimacy and his admission of love. Usagi takes him on a date to a fancy restaurant, where they are interrupted by Usagi’s drunken editor, Isaka-san. After Isaka is removed, Misaki realizes he knows little about Usagi’s past compared to the editor. Later, on a Ferris wheel, Misaki becomes jealous of Isaka’s knowledge, prompting Usagi to confess his love. Misaki denies it but they make love again at home. The next day, Misaki finds a restaurant brochure filled with tags, realizing Usagi’s effort, but is stopped by another AkihikoxMisaki BL novel. In the post-credits scene, Takahiro calls Usagi, who then informs Misaki that Takahiro is returning to Tokyo to take him back.
EP 8Misaki Returns to Takahiro but Chooses to Stay with Usagi in Sapporo
May 30, 2008Misaki agrees to live with Takahiro, believing he burdens Usagi, and visits his brother in Osaka. He feels lonely and angry when Takahiro criticizes Usagi, unaware that Usagi released him to stop Misaki from blaming himself for their parents' fatal car crash in the rain. After a upsetting phone call, Usagi arrives three hours later, forces Misaki onto a train, and refuses to let him go. Misaki admits he only wants to avoid causing trouble, but Usagi persuades him to stay. They spend the night in a private sleeper car and arrive in Sapporo the next day. Usagi reveals the trip is a birthday present for Misaki and shares his small obsession with Marimo.
EP 9Hiroki and Akihiko share a childhood bond formed at age ten through shared secrets and emotional support.
Jun 6, 2008This episode explores the backstory of the friendship between Hiroki and Akihiko, who met at age ten in a hideaway on Akihiko's family estate. They became classmates and close friends, with Akihiko often visiting Hiroki. When Hiroki breaks down from club pressure, Akihiko kisses him to calm him, then sleeps over. Later, Hiroki visits Akihiko's home and discovers his strained relationship with his parents. In Akihiko's room, Hiroki finds notepads filled with stories and reads one. Akihiko attempts to take it back, but Hiroki praises the writing and asks to continue. Akihiko agrees, and they make a pact that only Hiroki may read his stories. The episode concludes with young Hiroki realizing he might be in love with Akihiko.
EP 10Shinobu confesses to Miyagi, who tests his sincerity with a sexual advance before dismissing him.
Jun 13, 2008Teenager Takatsuki Shinobu confesses his feelings to his former brother-in-law, Miyagi Yo. The narrative flashes back three years to when Miyagi saved Shinobu from thugs, leading both to a marriage arrangement meeting for Miyagi and Shinobu’s sister, Risako. In the present, Miyagi has divorced Risako, prompting Shinobu to return from studying abroad. Miyagi agrees to house Shinobu, resulting in an uneasy dynamic. Miyagi attempts to reject Shinobu’s earnest declaration by making a sexual advance, but the plan fails when he realizes Shinobu is serious. Miyagi retreats to his office, where Shinobu finds him. Miyagi ultimately tells Shinobu to focus on school, stating he has no interest in those who are not serious. In the Omake, Miyagi teases Hiroki about his homemade bentou while Shinobu watches.
EP 11Miyagi confronts past trauma while Shinobu reveals his enduring love before departing for Australia.
Jun 20, 2008Risako confronts Miyagi about his honesty, triggering a flashback to a hospital scene with an empty wheelchair. Shinobu arrives home, and Miyagi drops a photograph while attempting to leave. Shinobu presses for details and confesses his feelings, which Miyagi dismisses. Shinobu challenges Miyagi to sleep with him to prove his seriousness. Miyagi makes an aggressive move but stops when Shinobu cries. Shinobu leaves, and Miyagi reflects on a teacher he loved. Later, Miyagi finds Shinobu departing and learns Shinobu has loved him since before their meeting during the attack. Shinobu’s father calls, revealing Shinobu is returning to Australia. Miyagi rushes to stop him, arriving just in time.
EP 12Misaki feels excluded while Usami prepares for a prize celebration with his brother Haruhiko
Jun 27, 2008The episode begins with Misaki on the floor after Usami convinces Takahiro to let him stay through outrageous lies. Keiichi informs Misaki that Usami won the Kikukawa Prize, causing Misaki to worry the award is for explicit BL books. At home, Usami, Isaka, and Aikawa discuss party preparations, revealing that Usami’s older brother Haruhiko will attend, which upsets Usami. They rush to a press conference, leaving Misaki hurt by the exclusion. A flower delivery from Haruhiko interrupts Misaki’s plans to help Usami. Later, Misaki expresses his sadness to Usami, who finds it charming and invites him to bed. Misaki attempts to take initiative based on Usami’s previous comments about BL books being a mix of hobby, profit, and fantasy, but becomes too embarrassed. Usami then gives Misaki his entire BL collection to study, further increasing Misaki’s embarrassment.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Junjou Romantica have?
- Junjou Romantica has 12 episodes.
- When did Junjou Romantica come out?
- Junjou Romantica came out in 2008.
- Which studio made Junjou Romantica?
- Junjou Romantica was produced by Studio DEEN.
- Who directed Junjou Romantica?
- Junjou Romantica was directed by Hozumi Gouda.
- Is Junjou Romantica finished?
- Current status of Junjou Romantica: Finished.