The BEST episodes of Tsukigakirei season 1

Every episode of Tsukigakirei season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Tsukigakirei season 1!

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.

Last Updated: 10/26/2024Network: Tokyo MXStatus: Ended
And Then
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8.98
85 votes

#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...

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An Encouragement of Learning
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8.55
75 votes

#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.

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Vita Sexualis
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8.36
77 votes

#3 - Vita Sexualis

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2017

Rumors begin swirling around school that Kotaro and Akane are dating.

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Hold Back Nothing When Taking Love
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8.32
76 votes

#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?

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Howling at the Moon
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8.23
81 votes

#5 - Howling at the Moon

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/21/2017

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.

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Kokoro
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7.96
80 votes

#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.

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Passing Shower
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7.95
80 votes

#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.

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Run, Melos!
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7.71
76 votes

#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.

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The Setting Sun
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7.69
78 votes

#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?

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The Wind Rises
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7.66
76 votes

#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.

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A Handful of Sand
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7.40
82 votes

#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.

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Spring and Hard Times
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7.24
94 votes

#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.

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