Saikano (2002) is a animation, drama, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Saikano online in HD.
Saikano — Storyline
Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet. is a manga, anime, and OVA series by Shin Takahashi, creator of Iihito and Kimi no Kakera. Saikano was originally serialized in Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine.
A live-action movie adaptation was released in Japan on January 28, 2006 with Aki Maeda starring as Chise.
The Saikano manga and anime series has been licensed and is being distributed by Viz Media in English in North America. The anime series is distributed in the UK by Manga Entertainment.
Although the city is not mentioned by name in the series, many of the locations used in Saikano can by all probability be found in Otaru-shi, west of Sapporo. The train station, "Hell Hill", the Asahi Observation Hill, the view over the harbor, and the school all have similar looking counterparts in the city of Otaru.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Shirô Ishimoda, Fumiko Orikasa
Saikano — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2002-07-02 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 13 |
| Genre | Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | CBC |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.6/10 (95 votes) |
Saikano — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: We Fall in Love (2002-07-02) — Shuji and Chise have recently begun dating, but Shuji is a bit doubtful about his decision. However, they manage to patch things up and give their newfound love another chance. Whe
- E2: I'm Growing… (2002-07-09)
- E3: Together, Alone (2002-07-16)
- E4: Fuyumi (2002-07-23)
- E5: Liar… (2002-07-30) — Tetsu follows Chise command, unflinchingly pointing his rifle directly at Chise's head, but stops after she voices her desire to live. In school, Chise senses an earthquake and Shu
- E6: Classmates (2002-08-06) — Chise decides that they'd be better off as regular classmates, when she finds out that Shuji was once again in Fuyumi's house, breaking his promise to her. Atsushi reveals that he
- E7: What I Want to Protect (2002-08-13)
- E8: Everyone's Changing (2002-08-20)
- E9: Akemi (2002-08-27) — Chise didn't have maintenance for at least two days, and her physical condition has grown worse. Satomi begs Shuji to come to Akemi's room because she has been fatally injured…
- E10: And Then… (2002-09-03) — Chise holds Tetsu as he slowly dies. Akemi's father gives away party materials, and the school starts to prepare for a Summer festival, but the military wants to cancel it. Chise c
- E11: A Time for Us (2002-09-10)
- E12: Love Song (2002-09-17) — Chise has lost her ability to speak and her mental and physical condition has deteriorated gravely. Shuji desperately calls for Kawahara to take her back and save her, but he warns
- E13: And We Will Love (2002-09-24)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Saikano have? 1 season(s) with 13 episodes.
Where can I watch Saikano? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
