As the Moon, So Beautiful
Kotarou Azumi and Akane Mizuno became third year students at middle school and are classmates for the first time. These two, along with fellow classmates, Chinatsu Nishio and Takumi Hira, relate to their peers through mutual understandings and feelings. As their final year at junior high school progresses, the group overcome their challenges to mature and become aware of changes in themselves.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Animation, Drama
- TV-14
Kotarou Azumi and Akane Mizuno became third year students at middle school and are classmates for the first time. These two, along with fellow classmates, Chinatsu Nishio and Takumi Hira, relate to their peers through mutual understandings and feelings. As their final year at junior high school progresses, the group overcome their challenges to mature and become aware of changes in themselves.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Spring and Hard Times
24 mins
Kotaro and Akane bump into each other while at dinner with their families. Their parents make it as awkward as possible.
Episode 2
A Handful of Sand
24 mins
It's the last sports festival of middle school. Kotaro gets put in the relay race. He becomes friends with one of Akane's friends who bandages his scraped hand.
Episode 3
Howling at the Moon
24 mins
With the school trip looming, the third-years are abuzz with dating gossip. Meanwhile, Kotaro is busy with his writing, and Akane is working on her running performance.
Episode 4
Passing Shower
24 mins
Things get awkward between Kotaro and Akane after he asks her out. He tries to find some time alone with her on the school trip, but sneaking his cell phone past the teachers proves to be a challenge.
Episode 5
Kokoro
24 mins
Akane and Kotaro want to spend more time together at school, but they can never seem to find the time or space. Chinatsu, meanwhile, seems to have no trouble finding ways to hang out with him.
Episode 6
Run, Melos!
24 mins
Akane's big track meet is coming up, but she's flustered by Chise's confession to her that she has a crush on Kotaro.
Episode 7
Hold Back Nothing When Taking Love
24 mins
Chinatsu invites Akane, Kotaro and Hira to Tokyo Dome City amusement park. She makes a last-ditch effort.
Episode 8
Vita Sexualis
24 mins
Word gets around that Kotaro and Akane are in a relationship.
Episode 9
Kaze tachi nu
24 mins
Despite the stressful changes that come with the transition from middle school to high school, Kotaro and Akane have each other to lean on -- for now.
Episode 10
Shayo
24 mins
With the news that Akane is moving to Yokohama, Kotaro has to make some difficult decisions.
Episode 11
An Encouragement of Learning
24 mins
Kotaro is determined to get into Komei High School, where Akane is set to attend. But with his grades and his parents' opposition, he will be fighting an uphill battle.
Episode 12
And Then
24 mins
School is almost out. Both Akane and Kotaro's rivals make their intentions clear. Akane is moving to Yokohama, and Kotaro is staying in Saitama.
