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School Days 2007

★ 6.5/10 · 173 votes TV-14 AnimationDrama 1 seasons · 12 eps Ended
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What is School Days?

School Days is a Japanese television series that aired in 2007. The show centers around a high school student named Makoto who becomes involved in a romantic situation with a girl named Kotonoha.

Type
TV series
Year
2007
Status
Ended
Episodes
12
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Jul 4, 2007
Last aired
Sep 27, 2007
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
tvk
Genres
Animation, Drama
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School Days is a Japanese television series that aired in 2007. The show centers around a high school student named Makoto who becomes involved in a romantic situation with a girl named Kotonoha. According to a popular rumor among students, taking a photograph of someone you have feelings for using a cellphone and keeping it secret will cause that person to develop romantic feelings toward you. The series follows Makoto as he attempts to navigate this situation and win Kotonoha's affection through this rumored method. The show explores themes of teenage romance, relationships, and the social dynamics of high school life in Japan. The central plot device revolves around whether this cellphone photography rumor will successfully help Makoto achieve his romantic goals or if his attempts to keep his actions hidden will complicate matters further. The series examines the consequences of trying to manipulate romantic feelings through secretive behavior.

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Should you watch it?

“A high school student attempts to win his crush's heart using a local romantic rumor.”

Reasons to watch
  • based on a visual novel
  • twelve-episode length
Keep in mind
  • contains mature themes

Watch it if you are interested in anime series adapted from visual novels.

The series is rated TV-14 and features dramatic themes.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

The story follows Makoto as he tests a rumor that taking a secret photo of a crush makes them fall in love.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of twelve television episodes and two direct-to-video releases.

When did the series air?

The show premiered on July 3, 2007, and concluded in September 2007.

What is the source material?

The anime series is based on a visual novel of the same name.

Who produced the series?

The television series was produced by TNK.