One Week Friends English Sub & Dub

About One Week Friends

Here is what One Week Friends (一週間フレンズ。) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, drama and romance anime by Brain's Base (2014). At its core: The story revolves around Yuki, a boy who wants to become allies with his classmate and desk neighbor Kaori. However, she gently declines his friendship, saying, “But, my...

More of the story: Memories of my allies disappear in a week...” Even so, Yuki wants to become her companion, and so the two become companions over and over again as the weeks pass.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Kaori Fujimiya (Sora Amamiya) and Yuuki Hase (Yoshitaka Yamaya) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Brain's Base, so the studio's house style defines how One Week Friends looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Sora Amamiya as Kaori Fujimiya, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2014, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.