Saikano 2002
“The Last Love Song on This Little Planet”
What is Saikano?
Saikano is a manga, anime, and OVA series created by Shin Takahashi. The series was originally serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 2, 2002
- Last aired
- Sep 24, 2002
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- CBC
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Saikano is a manga, anime, and OVA series created by Shin Takahashi. The series was originally serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine. A live-action movie adaptation was released in Japan, with Aki Maeda starring as Chise. The manga and anime series have been licensed and are being distributed by Viz Media in English in North America. Additionally, the anime series is distributed in the UK by Manga Entertainment. The series has been adapted into various formats, including a live-action movie and anime series, and is available in different regions through various distributors. The creator of the series, Shin Takahashi, is also known for other works such as Iihito and Kimi no Kakera. The series has been made available to audiences in different languages and regions through licensing and distribution agreements.
Should you watch it?
“A high school romance unfolds against the backdrop of an impending global conflict.”
- original source material by Shin Takahashi
- licensed for English distribution
- the setting remains intentionally vague
Watch it if you enjoy emotionally charged stories from the creator of Iihito and Kimi no Kakera.
The series explores heavy themes related to love and conflict.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 We Fall in Love Jul 2, 2002
- E2 I'm Growing... Jul 9, 2002
- E3 Together, Alone Jul 16, 2002
- E4 Fuyumi Jul 23, 2002
- E5 Liar... Jul 30, 2002
- E6 Classmates Aug 6, 2002
- E7 What I Want to Protect Aug 13, 2002
- E8 Everyone's Changing Aug 20, 2002
- E9 Akemi Aug 27, 2002
- E10 And Then... Sep 3, 2002
- E11 A Time for Us Sep 10, 2002
- E12 Love Song Sep 17, 2002
- E13 And We Will Love Sep 24, 2002
Frequently asked questions
Who created Saikano?
The series was created by Shin Takahashi.
Is there a live-action version?
Yes, a live-action movie adaptation was released in Japan on January 28, 2006.
Who stars in the live-action film?
Aki Maeda stars as Chise in the live-action adaptation.
Where was the manga originally serialized?
The manga was originally serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine.
Who distributes the series in North America?
Viz Media has licensed and distributed the manga and anime series in North America.