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- 1EP 1
Yorito encounters a mysterious girl named Matsuri while photographing the sky.
Apr 7, 2007Yorito Morimiya, a boy who enjoys photographing the sky, meets a strange girl early one morning while preparing to capture the sunrise. After a brief conversation, she vanishes without a trace. The following day, while returning from grocery shopping on a rainy night, Yorito encounters the same girl again and learns her name is Matsuri Shihou. He later discovers that Matsuri resides in a church and decides to visit her. Concurrently, Matsuri finds herself being pursued by a mysterious man, adding an element of danger to their reconnection and Yorito's subsequent journey to find her.
- 2EP 2
Injured Matsuri stays at Yorito's home and observes the ceiling sky painting after a failed cooking attempt.
Apr 14, 2007Following a conflict with Takeshi, Matsuri sustains injuries, prompting Yorito to bring her to his residence for protection. Upon regaining consciousness, she attempts to express her gratitude by preparing a meal, but her unfamiliarity with contemporary household items leads to an unsuccessful outcome. That evening, Matsuri originally planned to depart Yorito's house secretly without his knowledge. However, she ultimately remains behind, choosing instead to gaze upward at the sky painted on the ceiling of his room, finding a moment of quiet reflection before leaving.
- 3EP 3
Mana investigates Matsuri's secrets while living with Yorito and seeks to uncover his hidden life.
Apr 21, 2007One week after Matsuri began residing with Yorito, Mana grew suspicious of his behavior and determined to discover what he was concealing. She visited his home one evening, offering to prepare a meal for him. When Matsuri stepped out to purchase seasonings, Mana attempted to search the house for clues. Her initial efforts proved fruitless until she encountered Matsuri eating in the kitchen. This unexpected meeting allowed the two to finally meet and get to know each other, shifting their dynamic from suspicion to acquaintance.
- 4EP 4
Aono and Koyori navigate hospital friendship while Yorito shares doll secrets.
Apr 28, 2007This episode centers on the bond between Aono, Yorito's sister, and Koyori, Mana's younger sister, who are both patients at the hospital. Koyori faces difficulty when she must inform Aono about her upcoming discharge. The narrative also delves into the dynamic between Yorito and his sister, revealing additional details regarding the dolls he brings to her. The story highlights the emotional challenges of their hospital stay and the growing connection between the two young girls as they navigate their respective situations within the medical facility.
- 5EP 5
Matsuri and Yorito take a boat ride on a rainy day before Matsuri is attacked by Takeshi.
May 5, 2007During a cloudy and rainy day, Matsuri and Yorito go outside to take a boat around the lake. Later, Matsuri is ambushed by Takeshi inside Yorito's home. Overpowered by her attacker, she is on the verge of giving up when she notices the sky-painted ceiling in Yorito's room. This sight gives her the determination to fight back and flee the house. However, only Yorito's eventual intervention prevents Takeshi from killing her, saving Matsuri from a fatal outcome.
- 6EP 6
Aono reveals her Yaka nature to Matsuri before kissing Yorito at school
May 12, 2007Yorito introduces Matsuri to Aono as his new girlfriend, but Aono pretends to sleep during their visit. Later, Aono meets Matsuri at a tram depot, where she reveals she is a Yaka and her powers are returning. Aono brings Matsuri home and informs Yorito that she has hospital permission to stay there temporarily. After dinner, the couple visits Yorito’s school. On the roof, Matsuri explains the loneliness of Yaka to Yorito. She then kisses him and disappears. This sequence highlights the growing connection between the characters while exposing Aono’s supernatural identity and the emotional burden carried by Yaka individuals within their social circle.
- 7EP 7
Yorito chases Matsuri after reuniting with her at a convenience store during a date.
May 19, 2007Nearly a month after Matsuri vanished on the night she kissed Yorito, he has nearly lost hope of her return. While on a date with Aono, Yorito spots Matsuri in a convenience store and pursues her, abandoning Aono. He discovers she is living with Mayuko in an abandoned building. Meanwhile, Aono wanders alone in the rain, furious over Yorito’s continued attachment to Matsuri. Back at the building, Yorito appears mentally vacant and controlled by Aono. In this state, he accidentally stabs Matsuri with a piece of glass, causing her to collapse. The incident leaves Matsuri injured while Yorito remains in a trance-like condition, seemingly under Aono’s influence.
- 8EP 8
Yorito's confusion over Matsuri leads to Aono's increasing control over his life
May 26, 2007Yorito wakes at school convinced that his previous night with Matsuri was merely a dream, a belief reinforced by Aono’s intervention with her powers. As he struggles to recall the true events, he collapses at school and is taken home by Mana. Aono subsequently orders Mana to leave. Once alone, Aono confines Yorito to his room, intensifying her use of powers to control him. Her actions are driven by a desire to remain with him, as she seeks to fulfill her wish to be together with Yorito through her increasing dominance over his situation and memories.
- 9EP 9
Aono's failed attempt to kill Matsuri leads to Yorito's rescue and Mayuko's intervention
Jun 2, 2007Aono pursues Matsuri through an abandoned area, initiating a one-sided chase where the victim flees for survival. Although Aono attacks relentlessly, she ultimately spares Matsuri’s life and departs. Meanwhile, Yorito suffers a mental attack and is taken to Mana’s residence for protection against Aono, who later visits but is persuaded to leave. Subsequently, Matsuri encounters Takeshi, who attempts to murder her once more and nearly succeeds in his assault. Just as the situation becomes critical, Mayuko steps in to intervene, successfully saving Matsuri from death and ending the immediate threat posed by Takeshi.
- 10EP 10
Yorito learns he is a paper puppet created by Aono to cope with her brother's death.
Jun 9, 2007Mana reveals to Yorito that Aono is a Yaka, though he doubts her until he confronts his sister about her secrets. He meets Matsuri at the abandoned building where he stabbed her in episode seven. To prove the truth, Matsuri stabs him with Takeshi's sword, prompting Yorito to question his memories of hundreds of years ago. The truth emerges: Yorito is not Aono's biological brother but a paper puppet she crafted. Aono created him to fill the void left by her true brother's death years ago. She gave them matching names and appearances, manipulating his memories to find a peaceful place for them to live without disturbance.
- 11EP 11
Yorito and Aono depart while Mana loses all memory of Yorito after sunset.
Jun 16, 2007Yorito and Aono plan to leave to restore the past. Mana questions Yorito about his true identity, but he remains silent. Later, Mana discusses Yorito with friends and realizes everyone except her has forgotten him. Fearing this implication, she runs to the school roof to find Yorito, recalling his statement that everything would become clear after sunset. However, after sunset, Mana is left alone on the roof, crying heavily with no memory of why. Her recollections of Yorito are erased, matching the fate of the others. Towards the end, Takeshi and Mayuko depart the town. Meanwhile, Matsuri visits Aono’s house carrying Takeshi’s sword.
- 12EP 12
Matsuri and Aono clash in a construction site while Yorito waits in a theatre.
Jun 23, 2007Matsuri visits Aono’s residence to discuss whether Yorito should accompany Aono to another location or fulfill a favor requested by Matsuri. This discussion escalates into a battle between the two Yaka within a ruined construction zone, while Yorito remains isolated in an abandoned theatre. As Matsuri prepares to strike the final blow against both opponents, an old camera in the theatre activates, projecting an image of the sky. Triggered by this vision and recalling words spoken by Takeshi, Matsuri turns her sword inward, inflicting a fatal wound upon herself. This tragic act leaves her siblings in a state of profound shock and horror as the confrontation abruptly ends in self-destruction.
- 13EP 13
Aono becomes human after Matsuri and Yorito die, then reunites with friends a year later.
Jun 30, 2007Matsuri attempts to stab Aono, who dodges but sustains a shoulder wound while Yorito loses an arm and weakens as Aono loses her Yaka powers. Ignoring Matsuri’s warning, Yorito intervenes in their fight and is impaled by the sword Aono wields. He vanishes in paper, followed by Aono’s cries, after which Matsuri fatally stabs Aono. As dawn breaks, Matsuri smiles at the azure sky before dying. Aono survives, now human, and is devastated by the loss. One year later, she returns with no memory of the events, befriending Mana and Koyori while forgiving Matsuri. The trio visits their usual spot for a sunrise photo. When a vending machine malfunctions, Aono uses Matsuri’s effective kick to fix it. She then notices two empty cans of tomato and bean broth beside a wooden pavilion.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does sola have?
- sola has 13 episodes.
- When did sola come out?
- sola came out in 2007.
- Which studio made sola?
- sola was produced by Nomad.
- Who directed sola?
- sola was directed by Jin Aketagawa.
- Is sola finished?
- Current status of sola: Finished.