Little Busters! 2012
What is Little Busters!?
Little Busters! is a 2012 animated television series classified as a comedy and rated TV‑14.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 6, 2012
- Last aired
- Dec 28, 2013
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX, AT-X
- Genres
- Comedy, Animation
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 39 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
Little Busters! is a 2012 animated television series classified as a comedy and rated TV‑14. The story follows Riki, a child who loses his parents and falls into hopelessness and depression. His emotional state begins to improve when a group of four children, who call themselves the Little Busters, take him out and spend time playing with him. Their companionship helps Riki gradually overcome his grief. The series then follows the characters into their second year of high school, where they continue to spend time together, engaging in everyday activities, occasional conflicts, and shared experiences that characterize their school life. The narrative emphasizes the bonds formed among the friends and the way their interactions shape Riki’s recovery and ongoing personal growth. Throughout the show, the Little Busters remain central to the depiction of youthful camaraderie and the healing power of friendship.
Should you watch it?
“A high school student finds healing and friendship through a tight-knit group known as the Little Busters.”
- focuses on deep friendship
- explores overcoming personal grief
- slower pacing
- slice of life focus
Watch it if you enjoy stories about the enduring bonds formed during high school.
The series deals with themes of childhood grief and emotional recovery.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Team Name Will Be... the Little Busters Mytharc Oct 6, 2012
- E2 If You're Happy, I'm Happy Core Oct 13, 2012
- E3 I Like Cute Things, You See Core Oct 20, 2012
- E4 We'll Make a Happy, Sunny Place Core Oct 27, 2012
- E5 To Find What I’ve Lost Core Nov 3, 2012
- E6 Let's Find Wonderful Things Core Nov 10, 2012
- E7 Now Then, Guess Who! Core Nov 17, 2012
- E8 Let's Look for Roommate! Core Nov 24, 2012
- E9 Save the Cafeteria! Core Dec 1, 2012
- E10 The Blue of the Sky, the Blue of the Sea Core Dec 8, 2012
- E11 See, There Ain't No Ghosts Core Dec 15, 2012
- E12 A Blue World, Stretching on to Eternity Core Dec 22, 2012
- E13 Where the End Begins Core Jan 5, 2013
- E14 That’s Why I’ll Hold My Hand Out to You Core Jan 12, 2013
- E15 Hell Yeah, This Totally Rocks! Core Jan 19, 2013
- E16 Don't Look at Me Like That Core Jan 26, 2013
- E17 I Wanted Someone to Stay by My Side Core Feb 2, 2013
- E18 The Answer Is Within Your Heart Core Feb 9, 2013
- E19 Keep Working Hard Core Feb 16, 2013
- E20 Cure the Lovesick Core Feb 23, 2013
- E21 Fifty Nautical Miles into the Sky Core Mar 2, 2013
- E22 I Promise I’ll Come Back Core Mar 9, 2013
- E23 For Those You Love Core Mar 16, 2013
- E24 If Rin-chan Is Happy, I’m Happy, Too Core Mar 23, 2013
- E25 The Final Member Mytharc Mar 30, 2013
- E26 The Greatest of Friends Mytharc Apr 6, 2013
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 It Struck Without Warning Mytharc Oct 5, 2013
- E2 It Was Raining Back Then, Too Core Oct 12, 2013
- E3 I Wanted to Stay Here Forever Core Oct 19, 2013
- E4 Riki and Rin Core Oct 26, 2013
- E5 The Final Task Core Nov 2, 2013
- E6 After the Escape Core Nov 9, 2013
- E7 May 13 Core Nov 16, 2013
- E8 Proof of the Strongest Core Nov 23, 2013
- E9 A Friend’s Tears Core Nov 30, 2013
- E10 And Now, I Repeat It All Core Dec 7, 2013
- E11 The End of the World Mytharc Dec 14, 2013
- E12 One Wish Mytharc Dec 21, 2013
- E13 The Little Busters Mytharc Dec 28, 2013
Frequently asked questions
What is the main premise?
The story follows a student named Riki who finds comfort and friendship with a group called the Little Busters.
Who are the Little Busters?
They are a group of four friends who helped Riki cope with the loss of his parents.
What is the setting?
The events take place during the characters' second year of high school.
What is the tone?
The tone centers on friendship, shared experiences, and overcoming past sorrow.
Is this a school-based series?
Yes, the characters spend their time living and interacting within their school life.