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The Best Episodes of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai

Every episode of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai!

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Socially awkward Aharen-san has personal boundary issues, either getting too close or too far from her classmates. When fellow student Raido picks up an eraser she drops, Aharen-san decides they’re now best friends. Whether studying,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 12 - Seriously, Isn't This Too Close?
    9.3/10(57 votes)

    #1 - Seriously, Isn't This Too Close?

    S2:E12

    It's time for Aharen and Raido to graduate high school and see just what the future holds.

    Director:Naoki Murata
    Writer:Takawo Yoshioka

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  2. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 10 - We're Camping, Huh?
    8.5/10(105 votes)

    #2 - We're Camping, Huh?

    S1:E10

    Ishikawa invites Raido, Aharen, Oshiro, and Sato to go camping in the mountains. Spurred on by the beauty of their surroundings, Aharen decides to be honest about her feelings...

    Directors:Tomoe Makino, Takanori Yano
    Writer:Takawo Yoshioka

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  3. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 12 - This Is a Duel, Huh?
    8.4/10(101 votes)

    #3 - This Is a Duel, Huh?

    S1:E12

    After upping her stealth tactics, but still being found out by Aharen, Oshiro decides she needs to confront Raido about how he feels towards her childhood friend.

    Directors:Tomoe Makino, Naoki Murata
    Writer:Takawo Yoshioka

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  4. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 11 - A Cultural Festival, Huh?
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    #4 - A Cultural Festival, Huh?

    S2:E11

    Aharen is in charge of the class's exhibit for the culture festival, leaving Raido to ponder the future.

    Director:Shinya Kawabe
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 9 - I'm Sick, Huh?
    8.2/10(95 votes)

    #5 - I'm Sick, Huh?

    S1:E9

    Raido gets sick, with surprising results. After recovering he has a surprise encounter with the intimidating, sword-wielding... Aharen?

    Director:Tatsu Yamamoto
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 8 - It's Christmas, Huh?
    8.1/10(31 votes)

    #6 - It's Christmas, Huh?

    S2:E8

    After a surprise birthday party, Aharen and Raido make plans to spend Christmas together.

    Director:Naoki Murata
    Writer:Takawo Yoshioka

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  7. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 6 - Running Away From Home, Huh?
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #7 - Running Away From Home, Huh?

    S2:E6

    The Aharen siblings meet Futaba and the boys, and then Eru and Ren decide to show Reina their gratitude.

    Director:Naoki Murata
    Writer:Masanao Akahoshi

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  8. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 7 - A Class Trip, Huh?
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    #8 - A Class Trip, Huh?

    S2:E7

    It's time for a class trip to Tokyo, with Raido and Aharen excited to visit a certain theme park.

    Director:Haruka Yabuuchi
    Writer:Masanao Akahoshi

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  9. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 9 - It's a Battle, Huh?
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    #9 - It's a Battle, Huh?

    S2:E9

    Aharen and Raido get a sporty new homeroom teacher as they begin their senior year of high school.

    Directors:Kohei Kido, Shinya Kawabe
    Writer:Masanao Akahoshi

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  10. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 10 - A Musical, Huh?
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #10 - A Musical, Huh?

    S2:E10

    Ren's school project inspires a musical turn for Raido and Aharen.

    Director:Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Writer:Yasutaka Yamamoto

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  11. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 1 - A Transfer Student, Huh?
    7.7/10(47 votes)

    #11 - A Transfer Student, Huh?

    S2:E1

    A new school year begins for Raido and Aharen, and they're joined by a new classmate.

    Director:Tomoe Makino
    Writer:Takawo Yoshioka

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  12. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 2 - Kinda Grainy, Huh?
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    #12 - Kinda Grainy, Huh?

    S2:E2

    Raido enjoys a town-building video game before having an intoxicating encounter with some amazake.

    Directors:Tomoe Makino, Yasutaka Yamamoto
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 3 - The Athletics Festival, Huh?
    7.7/10(43 votes)

    #13 - The Athletics Festival, Huh?

    S2:E3

    After a wardrobe malfunction, Raido and Aharen prepare for a relay race at their school's athletics festival.

    Director:Naoki Murata
    Writer:Masanao Akahoshi

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  14. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 5 - Isn't That a Little Too Heavy?
    7.6/10(104 votes)

    #14 - Isn't That a Little Too Heavy?

    S1:E5

    Exams are coming up, and Raido is hoping on Aharen's tutelage to improve his test scores.

    Director:Shigehisa Iida
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  15. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 8 - Time for the Summer Festival, Huh?
    7.6/10(90 votes)

    #15 - Time for the Summer Festival, Huh?

    S1:E8

    As Aharen and Raido's friendship continues to fan the flames of Ms. Tobaru's imagination, the festival season arrives, with the taciturn duo and their friends heading out to enjoy the fireworks.

    Director:Ken Ando
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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  16. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 11 - It Snowed, Huh?
    7.6/10(89 votes)

    #16 - It Snowed, Huh?

    S1:E11

    Ambiguity and snow are in the air, as Raido and Aharen enjoy an igloo cafe, while their friends speculate about whether or not the taciturn duo's relationship status has changed.

    Director:Hiroshi Tamada
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 4 - Isn't That Overdoing It?
    7.5/10(118 votes)

    #17 - Isn't That Overdoing It?

    S1:E4

    A fixation on rap music leads to a new breakthrough in Raido and Aharen's friendship, but a fixation on fidget spinners threatens to ruin both their lives.

    Director:Masahito Otani
    Writer:Takawo Yoshioka

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  18. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 5 - Going Swimming, Huh?
    7.5/10(39 votes)

    #18 - Going Swimming, Huh?

    S2:E5

    Summer holidays are coming and the promised beach is just around the corner.

    Director:Haruka Yabuuchi
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 6 - Are We Too Good?
    7.4/10(100 votes)

    #19 - Are We Too Good?

    S1:E6

    A trip to the school pool during P.E. sets off a string of competitions between Aharen and Raido. Can the quiet giant finally score a victory against the tiny enigma?

    Director:Takanori Yano
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 Episode 4 - An Idol, Huh?
    7.4/10(43 votes)

    #20 - An Idol, Huh?

    S2:E4

    An encounter with Reina's favorite arcade game has given Raido a severe case of idol brain.

    Director:Naoki Murata
    Writer:Takawo Yoshioka

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  21. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 1 - Isn't This Too Close?
    7.3/10(152 votes)

    #21 - Isn't This Too Close?

    S1:E1

    Raido spent middle-school isolated due to his unintentionally unfriendly appearance, and hopes that high school will be different. He decides the first step to being more social will be to get to know Aharen Reina, the girl who sits next to him. She seems distant at first, then a little too close, and before long Raido comes to understand that Aharen has more than a little trouble at gauging the distance between herself and others--in more ways than one.

    Director:Tomoe Makino
    Writer:Takawo Yoshioka

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  22. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 7 - A Work of Art, Isn't It?
    7.3/10(92 votes)

    #22 - A Work of Art, Isn't It?

    S1:E7

    An absent-minded Aharen finds herself missing her lunch, and is forced to contend with the howling masses at the school counter, in addition to Raido's competitive streak, and Futaba's one-sided romantic rivalry.

    Director:Yuuta Takamura
    Writer:Takawo Yoshioka

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  23. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 3 - We're Changing Seats, Huh?
    7.1/10(121 votes)

    #23 - We're Changing Seats, Huh?

    S1:E3

    The periodic shift of the seating chart is approaching, threatening to put Aharen and Raido's friendship to the test.

    Director:Ken Ando
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1 Episode 2 - Are We Being Followed?
    6.9/10(132 votes)

    #24 - Are We Being Followed?

    S1:E2

    Aharen finds herself having even more trouble with distance than usual thanks to her vision being impaired. When Raido tries to help her with eye drops, he incurs the wrath of Aharen's imposing childhood friend.

    Director:Sho Hamada
    Writer:Ayumu Hisao

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Best Episodes Summary

"Seriously, Isn't This Too Close?" is the best rated episode of "Aharen-san wa Hakarenai". It scored 9.3/10 based on 57 votes. Directed by Naoki Murata and written by Takawo Yoshioka, it aired on 6/23/2025. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "We're Camping, Huh?".