The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader English Sub & Dub

About The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader

Looking for background on The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader (Ookii 1 Nensei to Chiisana 2 Nensei)? This adventure series by A-1 Pictures (2014) starts out like this. In short: First-grader Masaya is a crybaby despite his large stature, so he can't walk by himself on the dark path to school. The one who holds his hand is Akiyo, a tiny but capable second-grader.

Also worth knowing: Masaya wants to be capable like Akiyo and admires her, but one day, something happens that leaves Akiyo in tears. To lift Akiyo's spirits, Masaya goes trekking to the distant Ipponsugi forest to find the spotted bellflowers that Akiyo loves.

In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with A-1 Pictures, which means the visual identity of The Big First-Grader and the Small Second-Grader follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 6.4/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.