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Series · 2012 · Animation

Say "I Love You."

★7.5 2012 1 Season TV-MA

To trust is to set yourself up for failure. That’s the lesson Mei Tachibana learned when her heart was broken. She found a solution: never make any more friends. It’s not as easy as it sounds, but it works for Mei. At least it did until handsome and charming Yamato Kurosawa showed up to complicate everything. Mei’s not looking for a white knight. So why did he have to kiss her and ruin everything? Between heartbeats and behind trembling lips the specter of betrayals past, future, and present haunt them both in Say "I Love You"!

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

First Kiss

Episode 01

First Kiss

Oct 7, 2012 · 24 min

We are introduced to 16-year-old Mei Tachibana, who, after suffering a traumatic experience in making friends, decides to ditch making friends altogether during high school. She catches the attention of Yamato Kurosawa, the most popular boy among the girls in their high school, and wasted no time making friends with her, even giving her his number, despite the refusals, and even accidentally kicking him when she thought Yamato lifted her skirt a bit (it was just his pervy friend Kenji Nakanishi), earning the ire of Yamato's girl followers. She tried putting it at the back of her mind, until, one night, when a stalker followed her on the way home from her part-time job. Deciding to hide in a convenience store, she tried calling home, but no one answers. She calls Yamato, who rushes to the scene despite being at karaoke with friends at that time. Yamato wards the stalker away by pretending to be Mei's boyfriend...

The Taste of Fried Chicken

Episode 02

The Taste of Fried Chicken

Oct 14, 2012 · 24 min

Ever since that rescue by Yamato, Mei started having dreams about him being her protector. Later on she gets to befriend Asami Oikawa, who idolizes Yamato. It was from her that Mei heard rumors about Yamato kissing every cute girl in their school save for one girl named Arai, rumored to be his girlfriend. For this she refuses Yamato's invitation to karaoke. However, because Asami has big breasts, she is being bullied at school, and Mei even stands up for her, at the cost of her cheek. Asami accompanies her to the clinic, though Yamato has bandaged it up prior. Kenji, who is heading for the clinic after being hit by a soccer ball in the face, catches the two bully girls inside the school clinic picking on Asami and defends her, though a little misunderstanding about her breasts and his bleeding nose made her run away. With some encouragement from Mei, Kenji eventually confesses his feelings for her.

When You Trust People...

Episode 03

When You Trust People...

Oct 21, 2012 · 24 min

Yamato tags along as Mei intends to visit the parlor to have her hair cut, eventually becoming a date. On the way they meet Aiko Muto, along with her boyfriend Masashi Tachikawa, and eventually invites the two to a bowling alley. Aiko, who has a crush on Yamato after finding out her ex-boyfriend cheated on her, wonders what did he see in Mei, who looks not interested in him. When the two girls are alone Aiko bluffs Mei into leaving him alone, but it was in vain as Yamato followed Mei on the way out. Yamato momentarily loses Mei, but knew where to find her. Eventually he shows Mei his middle school, where he sheds light on his past, about not caring about anybody else as a middle schooler, even with his best friend who was being bullied. He says it's him who is having a hard time blending with others. For this Mei, who herself needs to trust others, tells him to trust others, else he will lose friends.

They Have Scars

Episode 04

They Have Scars

Oct 28, 2012 · 24 min

Mei has attracted the attention of one Kakeru Hayakawa, a guy known to have slept with many other girls, including Aiko. He then wastes no time in asking Yamato if he can hook him up with Mei for lunch with him. Yamato is unaware, though, that Kakeru has other designs for Mei, and, when Yamato was distracted by a phone call, he tried to convince her to be his girlfriend. But Mei sensed his motives and leaves him alone in an instant. Yamato learns of what happened, and when Kakeru starts badmouthing Mei, he punched him, saying she's his girlfriend. Kakeru tells Aiko about this the other day, but, despite being surprised about this development, she instead scolds him, that he will not be like Yamato. Mei appears to them, adding her impression of Kakeru. As he leaves in disgust, Mei, while recognizing Aiko's sacrifices, states that she is not giving Yamato up.

Just Like This

Episode 05

Just Like This

Nov 4, 2012 · 24 min

Yamato has invited Mei to his house; the pressure is almost overwhelming. Yamato’s little sister doesn’t pull punches when she sizes up Mei for the first time.

Why

Episode 06

Why

Nov 11, 2012 · 24 min

A new girl has transferred into Toumei, the rising idol Megu-tan and she has set her eyes on Yamato.

I Really Love You

Episode 07

I Really Love You

Nov 18, 2012 · 24 min

Yamato's new fame as a model is widening the rift between him and Mei. An offer to continue modeling with Megu-tan might be the breaking point in their relationship.

New to Love

Episode 08

New to Love

Nov 25, 2012 · 24 min

Mei is trying to be strong, but this new feeling she is having is starting tearing her apart. So young and new to love, it will take the help of her friends to make everything right.

Each and Every

Episode 09

Each and Every

Dec 3, 2012 · 24 min

A new frequent customer to Mei's shop is actually a boy from Yamato's past. He brings with him scars from the past.

Nothing Else

Episode 10

Nothing Else

Dec 9, 2012 · 24 min

After listening to Mei’s, Kai’s, and Asami conversation about Land, she hatches a new plan to drive a wedge between Mei and Yamato.

Parade

Episode 11

Parade

Dec 16, 2012 · 24 min

Yamato is planning a trip for him and Mei to Land, but somebody is trying hard to sabotage it. Megumi begins to unravel when her “friends” and popularity start to drop.

I'll Protect You

Episode 12

I'll Protect You

Dec 23, 2012 · 24 min

An emotionally fallen Megumi must pick herself up and become true to herself. Mei is given some motherly advice on her relationship with Yamato.

Say I Love You

Episode 13

Say I Love You

Dec 30, 2012 · 24 min

Yamato is sick and under the care of his over protective sister, a timid Mei wants to visit but can't find the courage.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.5 /10

based on 102 votes

Synopsis

To trust is to set yourself up for failure. That’s the lesson Mei Tachibana learned when her heart was broken. She found a solution: never make any more friends. It’s not as easy as it sounds, but it works for Mei. At least it did until handsome and charming Yamato Kurosawa showed up to complicate everything. Mei’s not looking for a white knight. So why did he have to kiss her and ruin everything? Between heartbeats and behind trembling lips the specter of betrayals past, future, and present haunt them both in Say "I Love You"!

AnimationDrama

Cast

7 principal cast

Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Mei Tachibana (voice)

Takahiro Sakurai

Takahiro Sakurai

Yamato Kurosawa (voice)

Risa Taneda

Risa Taneda

Asami Oikawa (voice)

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Kenji Nakanishi (voice)

Yumi Uchiyama

Yumi Uchiyama

Aiko Muto (voice)

Minako Kotobuki

Minako Kotobuki

Megumi Kitagawa (voice)

Tomoaki Maeno

Tomoaki Maeno

Kai Takemura (voice)

Where to watch Say "I Love You."

Say "I Love You." is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation has 1 season and 13 total episodes, rated 7.5/10 by 102 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Say "I Love You." have?

Say "I Love You." has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

Is Say "I Love You." still on the air?

Say "I Love You." has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Say "I Love You."?

Say "I Love You." airs on TOKYO MX.

When did Say "I Love You." first air?

Say "I Love You." first aired on October 7, 2012.

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