Ao-chan Can't Study! 2019
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 6, 2019
- Last Aired
- June 22, 2019
- Format
- 1 season · 12 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~2.6 hours (13 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E8 "Kijima-kun Lacks Stamina" (★ 10/10)
- Networks
- MBS, TBS
- Where to Stream
- Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
What is Ao-chan Can't Study!?
Ao-chan Can't Study! is a 2019 television series centered on the life of a student named Ao Horie.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 13 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 6, 2019
- Last aired
- Jun 22, 2019
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- MBS, TBS
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 192 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 12 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~13 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- MBS, TBS
Where to watch in United States
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Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 13-minute runtime.
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Overview
Ao-chan Can't Study! is a 2019 television series centered on the life of a student named Ao Horie. The character is the daughter of a popular erotic fiction author who selected her name based on the specific meanings of the letters A and O. To distance herself from her father’s professional legacy, Ao focuses entirely on her academic pursuits with the goal of attending a prestigious university. She intentionally avoids romantic relationships to dedicate her time to her studies. However, her plans are complicated when a handsome and popular classmate named Kijima confesses his love to her. This interaction triggers internal conflict for Ao, as she finds herself unable to stop thinking about him in a sexual manner. The series follows her struggle to maintain her focus on her future while dealing with the persistent influence of her father and her own developing feelings for her classmate. The narrative explores the difficulty of escaping one's background while navigating the pressures of high school romance.
Should you watch it?
“A focused student struggles to prioritize her education when a popular classmate confesses his feelings.”
- relatable academic pressure
- humorous romantic misunderstandings
- focuses on internal monologue
- themes centered on erotic fiction
Watch it if you enjoy romantic comedies about students navigating unexpected social distractions.
The series contains mature themes related to erotic fiction and suggestive internal dialogue.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ao-chan Can't Enjoy Her Youth Mytharc Apr 6, 2019
- E2 Ao-chan Can't Easily Decline Core Apr 13, 2019
- E3 Ao-chan Can't Protect Her Lower Half Core Apr 20, 2019
- E4 Miyabi-chan Can't Be Beaten Core Apr 27, 2019
- E5 Ao-chan Can't Lead Virgins Core May 4, 2019
- E6 Kijima-kun Can't Wait Any Longer Core May 11, 2019
- E7 Ao-chan Can Handle the Beach Core May 18, 2019
- E8 Kijima-kun Lacks Stamina Core May 25, 2019
- E9 Ao-chan Needs More Than Fantasies Core Jun 1, 2019
- E10 Dad Can't Offer Support Core Jun 8, 2019
- E11 Ao-chan Can't Wear Silky Panties Mytharc Jun 15, 2019
- E12 Ao-chan Can't Study Mytharc Jun 22, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Ao Horie, a student who prioritizes her studies over romance.
What is the main conflict?
Ao wants to focus on getting into a prestigious university, but a classmate confesses his love to her.
Why is Ao's father significant?
Her father is a popular erotic fiction author whose career choice influences Ao's life and name.
What is Ao's goal?
She aims to escape her father's legacy and secure admission to a prestigious university.
Who is Kijima?
Kijima is a handsome and popular classmate who confesses his love to Ao.
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