Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

About Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

If you are hunting for a new drama series, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day (あの日見た花の名前を僕達はまだ知らない。) deserves a look (2011). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Jinta Yadomi and his group of childhood friends have become estranged after a tragic accident split them apart. Now in their high school years, a sudden surprise forces each of them to confront their guilt over what happened that day and come to terms with the ghosts of their past.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Jinta Yadomi (Miyu Irino) and Meiko Honma (Ai Kayano) are two of the characters you will meet early.

Think of it as a pick for viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. The run is 11 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with A-1 Pictures, which means the visual identity of Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day follows that studio's craft. Within the drama category, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. A community score of 8.0/10 puts it among the better-received drama titles. Voice casting, including Miyu Irino as Jinta Yadomi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.