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EP 1Haruka Kotoura and Yoshihisa Manabe form a bond after a life-saving incident.
Jan 11, 2013Haruka Kotoura, born with mind-reading ESP, faced ridicule and abandonment due to her inability to control her revelations, resulting in a solitary life. Upon transferring to a new high school, she struggles to connect with peers. Yoshihisa Manabe, a seemingly simple boy, persists in befriending her despite her ability to perceive his impure thoughts. Their relationship deepens after Haruka saves Yoshihisa from a speeding truck. In the aftermath, Haruka confesses how her gift has isolated her and caused fear of intimacy. Yoshihisa pledges his unwavering support regardless of her past or abilities. This acceptance allows the two to establish a genuine friendship, marking a turning point for Haruka’s social isolation.
EP 2Haruka joins the ESP Research Club after Yuriko Mifune invites her and Daichi Muroto
Jan 18, 2013Upperclassman Yuriko Mifune invites Haruka to join the ESP Research Club alongside Yoshihisa and Daichi Muroto. Yuriko shares a traumatic memory about her clairvoyant mother, who was falsely accused and committed suicide, motivating Yuriko to prove psychic existence. She tasks Haruka with running a fortune-telling booth. Although Haruka struggles initially, she succeeds in attracting customers. Classmate Hiyori Moritani, who loves Yoshihisa, acts resentfully toward Haruka. Yoshihisa and Yuriko discover this behavior, leading Yoshihisa to confront Hiyori and confess his feelings for Haruka. Grateful for her friends' support, Haruka officially becomes a member of the ESP Research Club.
EP 3Haruka hides her tone deafness and feels devastated after Yoshihisa is hospitalized.
Jan 25, 2013Haruka attempts to conceal that she overheard Yoshihisa’s confession while the group visits karaoke, where her complete lack of musical ability is exposed. The following evening, she intends to prepare a homemade lunch for him, but Hiyori’s karate students accidentally injure Yoshihisa so severely that he requires hospitalization. When the class learns of the incident, Haruka perceives Hiyori’s anxiety about being discovered and offers reassurance before visiting the hospital. Upon hearing Yoshihisa’s internal thoughts that he wished to protect her from trouble, Haruka becomes devastated, believing her actions only cause harm to those around her, and subsequently withdraws from the situation.
EP 4The ESP Research Club locates missing Haruka at her grandfather's home after a week of searching.
Feb 1, 2013One week after Haruka vanished, Yoshihisa fails to reach her. With Daichi's assistance, the ESP Research Club identifies her last known location. Lacking hotel reservations, the group accepts an invitation to stay at a local shrine. The head priest, a family friend of Haruka, learns of Yoshihisa's distress and guides them to Haruka's residence, where she lives with her grandfather, Zenzou. Unable to confront them directly, Haruka listens to Yoshihisa's heartfelt plea, which makes her vulnerable. She refuses to return, fearing she will hurt others, and tries to flee again. Hiyori then arrives, apologizing for her past jealousy and thanking Haruka for inspiring her personal growth. Haruka accepts this apology and agrees to return to school.
EP 5Haruka trains for a sports relay while Hiyori joins a club and Yuriko hosts a party
Feb 8, 2013Haruka resumes her studies as Hiyori chooses to join the ESP Research Club. Yuriko organizes a welcome gathering at Haruka’s new residence. Haruka becomes distracted by an amusing image shown by Hiyori Yoshihisa, which leads to her being selected for a relay race at the upcoming sports festival. The group begins training Haruka to prepare for the event. When the sports festival arrives, Yoshihisa successfully encourages the entire class to support Haruka. Despite the collective encouragement and preparation, Haruka ultimately fails to complete the race successfully. This sequence of events highlights the interactions between the characters as they navigate school activities and personal challenges together during this period.
EP 6The group visits Haruka's hometown and discovers a secret theme park built for her arrival.
Feb 15, 2013The group travels to Haruka's hometown for summer vacation, but they are unexpectedly led to an abandoned hospital. After fleeing from creatures they believe to be monsters, they realize the facility is actually a theme park constructed by Zenzou specifically for Haruka's visit. The following day, the friends go to a private beach where Haruka is swept out to sea, requiring Yoshihisa to perform a rescue. Later, they share a meal and watch fireworks, allowing Haruka to express her gratitude for the enjoyable experience. Unbeknownst to the group, Haruka's mother, Kumiko, observes the events from a distance above them.
EP 7Haruka Investigates Yoshihisa's Secret While Reflecting on Past Memories
Feb 22, 2013Haruka experiences strange effects from Hiyori's cooking while the head priest tells Zenzou he brought Kumiko to check on her, though she fears her powers will cause misery. Before returning home, Haruka visits her old room and thanks the priest. Upon returning, she and Yuriko cannot reach Yoshihisa and decide to spy on him, finding he works a part-time job for unknown reasons. To understand his secrets, Haruka reads Yuriko's memories of becoming friends with Daichi, who always supported her mother's psychic abilities. When summer vacation ends and the new term begins, Yoshihisa reveals he was saving money to prepare a surprise birthday party for Haruka.
EP 8Haruka's Mind Reading Fails During a Sick Yoshihisa and a Forced Date
Mar 1, 2013Haruka catches a cold in October after receiving a birthday locket from Yoshihisa, who cares for her. He notices her telepathy is impaired but hides this, initially tempted to exploit the situation before restraining himself. Although Haruka recovers physically, her mental abilities remain dormant. As retribution for his deception, Yuriko arranges a date between them. They visit various locations, and Haruka selects a photo of the pair to place inside her locket. Near the conclusion of their outing, Haruka encounters an individual and suddenly perceives terrifying, violent thoughts. The intense shock of this revelation causes her to collapse and lose consciousness, leaving the outcome of the date unresolved.
EP 9Haruka faces police scrutiny and social isolation after hospital release.
Mar 8, 2013Haruka returns from the hospital and suspects a mind-reading victim was the attacker. She asks Yoshihisa to stay over, but Hiyori’s arrival interrupts his inappropriate intentions. Police officers question students about the attacks, leaving Haruka depressed because her psychic knowledge cannot be shared. A conversation with Hiyori sparks rumors that she knows the truth, causing conflict with classmates. Zenzou, urged by Yuriko to lift Haruka’s spirits, takes the group to a hotel dinner. Kumiko appears on a date and accuses Haruka of using her powers. Yoshihisa and others defend Haruka, with Yoshihisa’s behavior inadvertently revealing Kumiko’s hidden concern. After Kumiko departs, Zenzou suggests ending the meal, but the group chooses to remain together.
EP 10Haruka and friends investigate Hiyori's arrest while facing police limitations and internal conflict.
Mar 15, 2013Haruka and Yoshihisa visit the police station to support Hiyori, who was arrested for an attack she did not commit. Detective Tsukino allows them to be present during the interrogation, where Hiyori explains she was framed after trying to stop rumors about Haruka. Haruka offers her own insights to help, but the detective refuses to release Hiyori without concrete evidence. Frustrated by the lack of progress, Yuriko suggests they find the culprit themselves, causing a fight with Yoshihisa, who fears for Haruka's safety and subsequently stops visiting the clubroom. Haruka later speaks with Tsukino about her desire to assist. The following day, Hiyori is released after another incident occurs while she is detained, yet Haruka remains determined to solve the case. Yuriko volunteers to act as bait in a dangerous alley mentioned by Tsukino. As Haruka begins hearing the attacker's thoughts, Yuriko is suddenly attacked by the culprit.
EP 11Daichi and Yoshihisa protect Haruka and Yuriko from Tsukino's split personality attack.
Mar 22, 2013Daichi defends Yuriko from an assailant who retreats upon the arrival of bystanders. Haruka, burdened by guilt and sensing Yoshihisa’s concern, wanders to a park where she meets Tsukino and is taken to her apartment. Hiyori informs Yoshihisa of the situation and confesses her love, but he rejects her by stating his feelings for Haruka. Hiyori accepts this outcome while Yoshihisa searches for Haruka. Daichi, having recovered, identifies Tsukino as the attacker. Yuriko’s call warns Haruka of an ambush by Tsukino’s split personality, which stems from years of bullying. Yoshihisa arrives to shield Haruka. Haruka appeals to Tsukino’s true self, reminding her that people care for her. This helps her overcome her dark side, leading Tsukino to surrender to the police.
EP 12Haruka and Yoshihisa finally confess their love on a snowy night
Mar 29, 2013Following a recent incident, Yuriko announces the dissolution of the ESP Society and its replacement with the New ESP Society. Amidst this change, Haruka discovers that Hiyori previously failed to confess to Yoshihisa, who harbors feelings for Haruka. While others arrange a karaoke outing, Yuriko apologizes to Haruka, who accepts it. Their conversation about love leads Haruka to realize Yoshihisa has not yet explicitly stated his affection. Upon returning home, Haruka finds Kumiko waiting. They open up to each other, and while Kumiko naps, Haruka reads her mind to understand her feelings upon leaving home. Kumiko departs early the next morning, leaving breakfast behind. Later, Haruka advises Hiyori to let her confession happen naturally. Finally, on a snowy night, Haruka and Yoshihisa formally confess their love to one another.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Kotoura-san have?
- Kotoura-san has 12 episodes.
- When did Kotoura-san come out?
- Kotoura-san came out in 2013.
- Which studio made Kotoura-san?
- Kotoura-san was produced by AIC.
- Who directed Kotoura-san?
- Kotoura-san was directed by Jin Aketagawa.
- Is Kotoura-san finished?
- Current status of Kotoura-san: Finished.