List of Say I Love You episodes

For the Chinese television drama in 2014, see Say I Love You (2014 TV series).
List of Say I Love You episodes
Cover of the second Blu-ray volume released by StarChild in Japan on January 23, 2013.
No. of episodes13 + 1 OAD
Release
Original networkTokyo MX
Original releaseOctober 6 (2012-10-06) –
December 29, 2012 (2012-12-29)

Say I Love You. is a 2012 romance Japanese anime based on the manga written and illustrated by Kanae Hazuki.[1] Mei Tachibana is a socially awkward teenager who not only believes that friendships end in betrayal, but has also never had a boyfriend in all of her 16 years of existence. One day she has a fateful encounter with the most popular boy at her high school, Yamato Kurosawa San, when she kicks him straight in the palm of his hand and bruises him. Despite this, an intrigued Yamato embarks on a campaign to get to know Mei better. The story follows Mei and the new experiences she undertakes as she slowly allows Yamato to get closer to her, including becoming his girlfriend and making new friends along the way with Yamato's help.[2]

The anime is produced by Zexcs and directed by Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, with series composition by Takuya Satō, character designs by Yoshiko Okuda, art direction by Yuka Hirama, and soundtrack music by Yuuji Nomi.[3] The series premiered on October 6, 2012, on Tokyo MX, with later airings on Chiba TV, tvk, Sun TV, KBA, TV Aichi, TVh, AT-X, and BS11.[4] The thirteen-episode series was followed by an OAD episode on July 24, 2013.[5] The series was picked up by Crunchyroll for online simulcast streaming in North America and other select parts of the world.[6] The Anime Network later obtained the series for streaming in an English dub.[7] StarChild released the series in Japan on six Blu-ray and DVD volumes between December 26, 2012, and May 22, 2013.[8][9] The anime was licensed by Sentai Filmworks for distribution via select digital outlets and a home media release in North America.[10] The series was also acquired by Hanabee Entertainment for release in Australia.[11]

The opening theme is "Friendship (for Say I Love You)." (Friendship ~for 好きっていいなよ。) by Ritsuko Okazaki.[12] The ending theme is "Slow Dance" by Suneohair. "Sarari" (さらり, "Without Hesitation") by Suneohair is used as the insert song of episode 12.

  1. ^ "Suki-tte Ii na yo. TV Anime to Premiere on October 6". Anime News Network. August 24, 2012. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "StarChild:好きっていいなよ。｜Story｜On air" (in Japanese). StarChild. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  3. ^ "StarChild:好きっていいなよ。｜Staff＆Cast" (in Japanese). StarChild. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference On air was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference OAD was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Crunchyroll to Simulcast Say "I Love You." This Fall". Anime News Network. October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  7. ^ "Anime Network's "Say, 'I Love You'" Trailer Highlights English Dub". Anime News Network. November 26, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
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  10. ^ "Sentai Filmworks Licenses Say, "I Love You"". Anime News Network. November 16, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  11. ^ "Hanabee Entertainment Licenses Say "I Love You"". Anime News Network. November 21, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2014.
  12. ^ ""Say 'I love you'" Shōjo Anime's 1st Promo Streamed". Anime News Network. September 21, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2014.