Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai

Haganai: I don't have many friends / 僕は友達が少ない / I Don't Have Many Friends
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Harem, Romance, School
Themes: Harem, School
Studios: AIC Build
Producers: AIC, Bandai Namco Games, Bushiroad, Good Smile Company, Media Factory, TBS
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 7.13 / 10
Rank: #3833
Popularity: #247
Users Listed: 839,752
Users Scored: 467,363
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 02/10/2023
Aired: October 7, 2011 – December 23, 2011 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: Light Novel
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Friday at 01:55 (JST)

Synopsis:

Kodaka Hasegawa's attempt at a fresh start in a new school is unexpectedly complicated by an instant reputation as a delinquent. Shunned and isolated, he finds an unlikely connection with Yozora Mikazuki, a fellow outsider who converses freely with an unseen companion. Their shared experience of loneliness sparks the formation of the Neighbor's Club – a haven for those struggling to build social connections.

The club’s activities focus on practical skills for navigating social situations and fostering camaraderie, attracting a diverse group of unconventional individuals along the way. As Kodaka and his companions navigate awkward interactions and personal insecurities, the series explores themes of belonging, self-acceptance, and the challenges of forging genuine relationships within a quirky and supportive community. The narrative blends slice-of-life moments with gentle humor, offering an observational look at the complexities of teenage social dynamics.

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Episodes:

  • Episode 1: We Can't Make Any Friends (Aired: 10/07/2011)
  • Episode 2: There's No God in the Electric World (Aired: 10/14/2011)
  • Episode 3: There Are No Flags at the Swimming Pool (Aired: 10/21/2011)
  • Episode 4: Underclassmen Don't Hold Back (Aired: 10/28/2011)
  • Episode 5: This Time, the SAGA is a Serious Battle (Aired: 11/04/2011)
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Hasegawa, Kodaka (Main) - Voice Actors: Jewell, Jerry, Kimura, Ryouhei, Seri, Akiko, Lee, Ju Chang, Schulz, Sebastian
  • Kashiwazaki, Sena (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Kanae, Saxton, Jad, Yun, Yeo Jin, Hannak, Nicole
  • Mikazuki, Yozora (Main) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Marina, Wu, Jeong Sin, Rodgers, Whitney, Betz, Laurine
  • Asada (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Munoz, Anastasia, Seri, Akiko
  • Banfield, Guernica (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Marchi, Jamie, Obata, Noriko, Kayalar, Özge
  • Fujibayashi, Akari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawasumi, Ayako, Edwards, Kara, Lee, Hyeon Jin, Kayalar, Özge
  • Hasegawa, Kobato (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hanazawa, Kana, Viktorin, Alison, Soyeon, Schmidt, Josephine
  • Kashiwazaki, Pegasus (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou, Potter, Brandon, Kraus, Kevin
  • Kusunoki, Yukimura (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamamoto, Nozomi, Domangue, Ashleigh, Molina, Daniela
  • Nagata, Yukiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yahagi, Sayuri, Palencia, Brina, Chae, Ui Jin
  • Redfield, Stella (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yuzuki, Ryouka, Glass, Caitlin
  • Shiguma, Rika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fukuen, Misato, Tipton, Alexis, Höfner, Magdalena
  • Suzuki, Masaru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asanuma, Shintaro, Roberts, Aaron
  • Takayama, Maria (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iguchi, Yuka, Kang, Kristi, Han, Sin Jeong, Maron, Mia
  • van Dracula Shikabane, Lace (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Tomoko, Nishimura, Trina

Staff:

  • Cook, Justin (Producer)
  • Futami, Yousuke (Producer)
  • Ougi, Jiyuu (Producer)
  • Tanaka, Gou (Producer)
  • Saitou, Hisashi (Director)
  • Motoyama, Satoshi (Sound Director)
  • Igarashi, Shishou (Episode Director)
  • Karato, Mitsuhiro (Episode Director)
  • Kitahata, Tooru (Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director)
  • Kudou, Shun (Episode Director)
  • Okuno, Kouta (Episode Director)
  • Satou, Hiroyuki (Episode Director)
  • Setou, Kenji (Episode Director)
  • Takashima, Daisuke (Episode Director)
  • Marchi, Jamie (Script)
  • Urahata, Tatsuhiko (Script, Series Composition, Screenplay)
  • Whitley, Sean (Script)
  • Endou, Hirotaka (Storyboard)
  • Kanasaki, Takaomi (Storyboard)
  • Fukuen, Misato (Theme Song Performance)
  • Hanazawa, Kana (Theme Song Performance)
  • Iguchi, Yuka (Theme Song Performance)
  • Inoue, Marina (Theme Song Performance)
  • Itou, Kanae (Theme Song Performance)
  • Tom-H@ck (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition, Music)
  • Yamamoto, Nozomi (Theme Song Performance)
  • Abe, Takatoshi (Special Effects)
  • Aisaka, Naoki (Key Animation)
  • Amemiya, Akira (Mechanical Design, Key Animation, Animation Director)
  • Aoyagi, Ryuuhei (Key Animation)
  • Araki, Yutaka (Key Animation)
  • Arao, Hideyuki (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Baba, Kazuki (2nd Key Animation)
  • Bolton, Zach (ADR Director)
  • Buriki (Original Character Design)
  • Egami, Natsuki (Key Animation)
  • Enomoto, Hanako (Key Animation)
  • Fujibe, Ikuma (Key Animation)
  • Fujita, Masayuki (Key Animation)
  • Fukunaga, Gen (Executive Producer)
  • Furuya, Yuuji (Sound Effects)
  • Geshi, Yuuya (2nd Key Animation)
  • Gotou, Arihiro (Key Animation)
  • Gouroku, Noriyo (Background Art)
  • Habe, Takashi (Key Animation)
  • Hagio, Keita (Key Animation)
  • Hashiguchi, Hayato (Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director)
  • Hawkinson, Peter (Recording Engineer)
  • Hibi, Chieko (Color Design, Color Setting)
  • Hino, Takafumi (Key Animation)
  • ... and 108 more staff

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