A Couple of Cuckoos 2022
What is A Couple of Cuckoos?
A Couple of Cuckoos is a Japanese anime series based on the romantic comedy manga by Miki Yoshikawa. The story centers on Nagi Umino, a 16-year-old high school student known for his studious nature, and Erika Amano, a brash and outspoken girl.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 24, 2022
- Last aired
- Sep 23, 2025
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- HTB, tv asahi, Nagoya TV, Tokyo MX
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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Estimate the schedule using 36 episodes and an average 23-minute runtime.
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Overview
A Couple of Cuckoos is a Japanese anime series based on the romantic comedy manga by Miki Yoshikawa. The story centers on Nagi Umino, a 16-year-old high school student known for his studious nature, and Erika Amano, a brash and outspoken girl. The two discover they were accidentally switched at birth and are now, under unexpected circumstances, engaged to each other. Neither initially desires the arrangement, but their situation leads to comedic and romantic developments. The series premiered in 2022, with a second season announced for release in 2025. It features voice performances by Kaito Ishikawa, Akari Kitô, Nao Tôyama, and others. The show explores themes of identity, family, and relationships through its central premise of two individuals bound by a mix-up and societal expectations.
Should you watch it?
“Two teens discover they were switched at birth and are now engaged.”
- Engaging romantic premise with comedic twists
- Strong character dynamics and development
- Fresh take on arranged relationships
- May feel predictable to genre fans
- Some pacing issues in early episodes
You enjoy romantic comedies with unusual meet-cutes.
Suitable for teens and up; mild romantic themes.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 You're going to be my boyfriend. Mytharc Apr 24, 2022
- E2 I'm not going to marry you. Core May 1, 2022
- E3 You aren't going to beat me!!!! Core May 8, 2022
- E4 Would you please go out with me...? Core May 15, 2022
- E5 Can we do our morning study sessions together...? Core May 22, 2022
- E6 I thought you live by yourself. Core May 29, 2022
- E7 Is my fate going to change? Core Jun 5, 2022
- E8 Are you going to marry him? Core Jun 12, 2022
- E9 The Kuroshio currents beckon to me. Core Jun 19, 2022
- E10 Don't treat me like your kid sister. Core Jun 26, 2022
- E11 I can't forget that just happened. Core Jul 3, 2022
- E12 It's not that I like you, yet. Core Jul 10, 2022
- E13 Things aren't quite working out, are they? Core Jul 24, 2022
- E14 Walls exist to be overcome!! Core Jul 31, 2022
- E15 We have to tell her... about our secret! Core Aug 7, 2022
- E16 I want to talk about now. Core Aug 14, 2022
- E17 Anything could happen right now! Core Aug 21, 2022
- E18 Who is that person? Core Aug 28, 2022
- E19 You must have noticed by now. Mytharc Sep 4, 2022
- E20 I want to grow up already! Core Sep 11, 2022
- E21 It's a secret between you and me. Core Sep 18, 2022
- E22 I'll Be There With You Core Sep 25, 2022
- E23 What Should We Do Now? Mytharc Oct 2, 2022
- E24 All That Matters Is That You Two Are Happy Mytharc Oct 2, 2022
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Who Was Umino-kun's First Love? Mytharc Jul 8, 2025
- E2 Onii Confessed to You, Didn't He? Core Jul 15, 2025
- E3 That, but Times a Hundred Core Jul 22, 2025
- E4 I See You're All Together Core Jul 29, 2025
- E5 It's My Life, Too! Core Aug 5, 2025
- E6 There's No Way I Can Be Normal!! Core Aug 12, 2025
- E7 It's Ours to Build! Core Aug 19, 2025
- E8 No Such Thing as a Meaningless Kiss Core Aug 26, 2025
- E9 The Real Enemy is Sachi-chan!! Core Sep 2, 2025
- E10 I Know, Nagi-kun! Let's Take Pictures for Memory's Sake! Core Sep 9, 2025
- E11 I Found Him Attractive for the First Time Mytharc Sep 16, 2025
- E12 Thank You for Falling in Love with Me Mytharc Sep 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Are they actually related?
No, they were switched at birth and are not biologically related.
Do they end up together?
The series explores their evolving relationship without confirming long-term outcomes.
Is it based on a manga?
Yes, it's based on a romantic comedy manga by Miki Yoshikawa.
Where can I watch it?
It streams on Crunchyroll and is available for purchase on Apple TV and Amazon.
How many seasons are there?
Season 1 aired in 2022, and a second season is planned.