The BEST episodes of Tsukigakirei
Every episode of Tsukigakirei ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Tsukigakirei!
It’s the third year of middle school. Kotaro, a bookish boy aspiring to become a novelist, and Akane, a track girl who loves to run, meet in the same class together for the first time. They’re put in charge of the equipment for the sports festival, and slowly grow closer via LINE. How does Kotaro deal with his growing feelings for her? Meanwhile, Takumi has been in love with Akane since first year, and Akane’s friend, Chinatsu, becomes interested in Kotaro. A refreshing story of young love set in Kawagoe.
#1 - And Then
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/30/2017
School is almost out. Both Akane and Kotaro's rivals make their intentions clear. Akane is moving to Yokohama, and Kotaro is staying Saitama. Kotaro has only his writing to go back to, but...
#2 - An Encouragement of Learning
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/23/2017
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.
#3 - Vita Sexualis
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2017
Rumors begin swirling around school that Kotaro and Akane are dating.
#4 - Hold Back Nothing When Taking Love
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/26/2017
Chinatsu invites Akane, Kotaro and Hira to Tokyo Dome City amusement park. She makes a last-ditch effort to confess her feelings to Kotaro. Can she do it?
#6 - Kokoro
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/5/2017
Akane has stated she would like to spend more time talking to Kotaro, but they continue to be shy at school and around each other. Akane struggles to improve her running time. Chinatsu decides to join Kotaro's cram school, which Akane gets jealous of.
#7 - Passing Shower
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/28/2017
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.
#8 - Run, Melos!
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/12/2017
Kotaru receives a call from a publisher about the work he submitted. Following Chinatsu's confession, Akane struggles to focus for her race.
#9 - The Setting Sun
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2017
With the news that Akane is moving to Yokohama, Kotaro has to make some difficult decisions. Where will he go after middle school?
#10 - The Wind Rises
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2017
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.
#11 - A Handful of Sand
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/14/2017
It's the last sports festival of middle school. Kotaro gets put in the relay race, though he does not do very well. He becomes friends with one of Akane's friends who bandages his scraped hand.
#12 - Spring and Hard Times
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/7/2017
Kotaro and Akane bump into each other while at dinner with their families. Their parents make it as awkward as possible.