Saikano

Saikano

ENDED1 Seasons13 Episodes7.5
NetworkCBC
First AiredJul 2, 2002
Last AiredSep 24, 2002
Runtime25 min

Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet. is a manga, anime, and OVA series by Shin Takahashi, creator of Iihito and Kimi no Kakera. Saikano was originally serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine. A live-action movie adaptation was released in Japan on January 28, 2006 with Aki Maeda starring as Chise. The Saikano manga and anime series has been licensed and is being distributed by Viz Media in English in North America. The anime series is distributed in the UK by Manga Entertainment. Although the city is not mentioned by name in the series, many of the locations used in Saikano can by all probability be found in Otaru-shi, west of Sapporo. The train station, "Hell Hill", the Asahi Observation Hill, the view over the harbor, and the school all have similar looking counterparts in the city of Otaru.

Cast

Shirô Ishimoda
Shirô Ishimoda
Shuji (voice)
Fumiko Orikasa
Fumiko Orikasa
Chise (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 13 episodes

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We Fall in Love
E1We Fall in Love
Jul 2, 200225m
Shuji and Chise have recently begun dating, but Shuji is a bit doubtful about his decision. However, they manage to patch things up and give their newfound love another chance. When Shuji goes to the Sapporo mall with his friends, a group of unnamed bombers attack the city. Injured, Shuji tries to get up only to discover Chise's darkest secret...
I'm Growing...
E2I'm Growing...
Jul 9, 200225m
Together, Alone
E3Together, Alone
Jul 16, 200225m
Fuyumi
E4Fuyumi
Jul 23, 200225m
Liar...
E5Liar...
Jul 30, 200225m
Tetsu follows Chise command, unflinchingly pointing his rifle directly at Chise's head, but stops after she voices her desire to live. In school, Chise senses an earthquake and Shuji desperately takes her outside the classroom so she can transform in secret. When the military helicopter picks her up, Shuji shouts to Chise to meet him tonight at the observatory.
Classmates
E6Classmates
Aug 6, 200225m
Chise decides that they'd be better off as regular classmates, when she finds out that Shuji was once again in Fuyumi's house, breaking his promise to her. Atsushi reveals that he wants to join the military to protect the girl he loves, Akemi.
What I Want to Protect
E7What I Want to Protect
Aug 13, 200225m
Everyone's Changing
E8Everyone's Changing
Aug 20, 200225m
Akemi
E9Akemi
Aug 27, 200225m
Chise didn't have maintenance for at least two days, and her physical condition has grown worse. Satomi begs Shuji to come to Akemi's room because she has been fatally injured...
And Then...
E10And Then...
Sep 3, 200225m
Chise holds Tetsu as he slowly dies. Akemi's father gives away party materials, and the school starts to prepare for a Summer festival, but the military wants to cancel it. Chise comes back with Shuji, and the pair happily run off together.
A Time for Us
E11A Time for Us
Sep 10, 200225m
Love Song
E12Love Song
Sep 17, 200225m
Chise has lost her ability to speak and her mental and physical condition has deteriorated gravely. Shuji desperately calls for Kawahara to take her back and save her, but he warns Shuji that Chise will never be the same again. Shuji discovers Chise's exchange diary, and in it there's one simple request for him: To go back to the place where they first kissed.
And We Will Love
E13And We Will Love
Sep 24, 200225m

About Saikano

Saikano is a animation, drama, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy series on CBC. The show first aired on Jul 2, 2002 and currently has 1 season and 13 episodes. Saikano has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 93 votes. The cast includes Shirô Ishimoda, Fumiko Orikasa.

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