Little Busters!: Refrain
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Episodes (13)
- 1EP 1
Little Busters hold a pancake party after a baseball loss, where Yuiko overhears hostile remarks.
Oct 5, 2013After suffering a defeat in their initial baseball match, the group known as the Little Busters organizes a pancake party to celebrate. During their journey back from this event, the character Yuiko accidentally listens to a conversation among a group of girls. These individuals speak negatively about her, asserting that they intend to exact revenge on Yuiko for an incident in the past where she was publicly humiliated. This encounter introduces a tense interpersonal conflict following the team's sporting loss.
- 2EP 2
Riki suspects past events after Yuiko cares for him while he sleeps
Oct 12, 2013Upon waking, Riki discovers that Yuiko has been watching over him during his unconscious state. This revelation leads him to harbor a persistent suspicion that the entire situation occurred previously in their shared history. Later, Kyousuke and the other boys notice that Riki is acting unusually different since his most recent interaction with Yuiko. The narrative focuses on Riki's internal doubts regarding the timeline of events and the distinct change in his behavior as observed by his peers.
- 3EP 3
Riki Experiences Time Loop on June 20 While Seeking Kyousuke's Advice
Oct 19, 2013The date of June 20 repeats endlessly, yet no one acknowledges the anomaly except for Riki. Even when snow begins to fall, the surrounding people remain unaware and unbothered by the strange occurrence. Confused by the situation and the lack of concern from others, Riki attempts to locate Kyousuke to seek guidance. However, he is unable to find him anywhere. This isolation forces Riki to navigate the repeating day alone, as he searches for answers while the world around him continues to ignore the temporal loop.
- 4EP 4
Riki Reflects on Yuiko's Words While a Girl Confesses Her Feelings
Oct 26, 2013As Riki contemplates the meaning of Yuiko's previous statement, a girl approaches him to confess her romantic feelings. She acknowledges that she knows he is already interested in another person, which causes her to flee the scene immediately. Confused by her sudden departure and her specific comment, Riki attempts to understand what she implied. During this moment of uncertainty, the image of Rin suddenly comes to his mind, prompting him to wonder about the connection between her words and his own feelings.
- 5EP 5
Riki and Rin volunteer to guide Prefectural Assembly members during a school inspection.
Nov 2, 2013Prefectural Assembly members are scheduled to inspect the school, which constitutes the final task. Riki and Rin volunteer to act as guides for the visitors. Although Rin is shy, she successfully leads the tour. Following the inspection, the officials invite Rin to participate in a student exchange program. This initiative aims to assist students at another school in recovering from a tragedy that resulted in the deaths of several classmates. The opportunity allows Rin to help her peers cope with the loss they have experienced.
- 6EP 6
Riki suspects Kyousuke of forcing Rin to leave and targeting the group
Nov 9, 2013Following Rin's silent departure from school, Riki becomes convinced that Kyousuke orchestrated her exit to dismantle the Little Busters. He receives frequent text messages from Rin, who expresses confusion and uncertainty about her situation at the school. Unable to provide a concrete solution, Riki can only offer her encouragement to persevere through the difficult circumstances. This ongoing communication highlights the growing tension within the group and Riki's concern over the potential fragmentation of their friendship circle as he attempts to support Rin despite his limited ability to intervene directly in the conflict.
- 7EP 7
Riki Regains Consciousness Months Earlier With No Memories of Recent Events
Nov 16, 2013Riki wakes up several months prior to the current timeline, completely lacking any recollection of the events that transpired during that missing period. He attempts to intervene and stop Masato from engaging in a fight with Kengo. However, neither Masato nor Kengo pays attention to his warnings or pleas. Additionally, Kyousuke is nowhere to be found during this critical moment, leaving Riki unable to secure his help or guidance as he tries to prevent the conflict from escalating.
- 8EP 8
Riki tries to recruit Masato who insists on becoming the strongest before attacking others
Nov 23, 2013Riki is determined to reform the Little Busters and attempts to invite Masato to join them. Masato refuses the invitation, stating that his only goal is to become the strongest. Shortly after this encounter, Riki and Rin receive news that Masato has been attacking other students. To prevent further violence, the two devise a trap intended to stop Masato in his tracks. This sequence of events highlights the conflict between Riki's desire for unity and Masato's singular focus on power, leading to a confrontation orchestrated by Riki and Rin to intervene in Masato's aggressive behavior toward the student body.
- 9EP 9
Riki attempts to recruit Kengo while uncovering his false injury claims
Nov 30, 2013Riki seeks to reunite his group by persuading Kengo to join their side. Kengo rejects the offer, insisting that Riki and Rin should simply depend on their friends. Seeking clarity, Riki consults Kyousuke, who suggests that Kengo is concealing the truth. This interaction leads Riki to deduce that Kengo’s claimed arm injury is not genuine. The encounter highlights the tension between Riki’s efforts to rebuild his circle and Kengo’s refusal to cooperate, revealing a discrepancy in Kengo’s physical condition that challenges his previous statements.
- 10EP 10
Riki attempts to rescue Kyousuke from despair while Kyousuke reflects on hidden world secrets
Dec 7, 2013After gathering the remaining members of the original Little Busters, Riki plans to rescue Kyousuke from his current state of despair. He intends to replicate the method he successfully used to help Kyousuke cope with the death of his parents. Simultaneously, Kyousuke recalls that the reality they inhabit conceals numerous elements capable of altering the trajectories of Riki and Rin's lives. This reflection suggests that significant changes may be imminent for the group, as the nature of their world holds secrets that could fundamentally shift their future paths and relationships.
- 11EP 11
Riki proposes a baseball game for the reunited Little Busters while Kyousuke discloses the truth about their world.
Dec 14, 2013Following the reunion of the Little Busters group, Riki suggests that they play a game of baseball, an idea which the other members readily accept. During the course of the match, Kyousuke reveals to Riki the complete truth regarding the nature of the world in which they are currently living. This disclosure occurs amidst the ongoing baseball game, marking a significant moment of revelation for Riki as he learns the reality of their existence.
- 12EP 12
Riki and Rin recall the bus accident and Riki returns to help Masato and Kengo despite narcolepsy.
Dec 21, 2013Riki and Rin regain consciousness in the real world, remembering that their bus crashed during a field trip. They recall how Masato and Kengo shielded them with their own bodies, sustaining injuries in the process. The group initially flees the crash site to escape an impending explosion, but once they reach a safe distance, Riki decides to leave Rin behind. He returns to the danger zone to attempt to rescue the others. However, his efforts are hindered as he begins suffering from another episode of narcolepsy, forcing him to struggle intensely to stay awake while trying to help his friends.
- 13EP 13
Riki Overcomes Narcolepsy to Rescue Classmates from Exploding Bus
Dec 28, 2013Riki experiences a narcoleptic episode triggered by unpleasant memories of his parents' death in a car accident as a child. Determined to conquer this weakness, he receives assistance from Rin. When Riki learns that the bus is about to explode, he and Rin begin rescuing their classmates from the wreckage. During the rescue efforts, they discover that Kyousuke is using his own body to stop the gas from leaking further, thereby preventing a more catastrophic outcome for the group.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Little Busters!: Refrain have?
- Little Busters!: Refrain has 13 episodes.
- When did Little Busters!: Refrain come out?
- Little Busters!: Refrain came out in 2013.
- Which studio made Little Busters!: Refrain?
- Little Busters!: Refrain was produced by J.C.STAFF.
- Who directed Little Busters!: Refrain?
- Little Busters!: Refrain was directed by Yoshinobu Yamakawa.
- Is Little Busters!: Refrain finished?
- Current status of Little Busters!: Refrain: Finished.