The Best Episodes of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(152 votes)

   #1 - Isn't This Too Close?

   S1:E14/2/2022

   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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   Director:Tomoe Makino

   Writer:Takawo Yoshioka
2. 

   6.9/10(132 votes)

   #2 - Are We Being Followed?

   S1:E24/9/2022

   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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   Director:Sho Hamada

   Writer:Ayumu Hisao
3. 

   7.1/10(121 votes)

   #3 - We're Changing Seats, Huh?

   S1:E34/16/2022

   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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   Director:Ken Ando

   Writer:Unknown
4. 

   7.5/10(118 votes)

   #4 - Isn't That Overdoing It?

   S1:E44/23/2022

   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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   Director:Masahito Otani

   Writer:Takawo Yoshioka
5. 

   7.6/10(104 votes)

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

   S1:E54/30/2022

   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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   Director:Shigehisa Iida

   Writer:Ayumu Hisao
6. 

   7.4/10(100 votes)

   #6 - Are We Too Good?

   S1:E65/7/2022

   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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   Director:Takanori Yano

   Writer:Unknown
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7. 

   7.3/10(92 votes)

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

   S1:E75/14/2022

   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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   Director:Yuuta Takamura

   Writer:Takawo Yoshioka
8. 

   7.6/10(90 votes)

   #8 - Time for the Summer Festival, Huh?

   S1:E85/21/2022

   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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   Director:Ken Ando

   Writer:Ayumu Hisao
9. 

   8.2/10(95 votes)

   #9 - I'm Sick, Huh?

   S1:E95/28/2022

   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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   Director:Tatsu Yamamoto

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    8.5/10(105 votes)

    #10 - We're Camping, Huh?

    S1:E106/4/2022

    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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    Directors:Tomoe Makino, Takanori Yano

    Writer:Takawo Yoshioka
11. 

    7.6/10(89 votes)

    #11 - It Snowed, Huh?

    S1:E116/11/2022

    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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    Director:Hiroshi Tamada

    Writer:Unknown
12. 

    8.4/10(101 votes)

    #12 - This Is a Duel, Huh?

    S1:E126/18/2022

    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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    Directors:Tomoe Makino, Naoki Murata

    Writer:Takawo Yoshioka