At Saki’s suggestion, the group decides to go on a trip to Okinawa… TV anime Girlfriend, Girlfriend episode 20 (Season 2, ep. 8) synopsis and scene previews released!
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Season 2 of the TV anime Girlfriend, Girlfriend began airing in October.
This time, the synopsis and scene previews for episode 20 (Season 2, ep. 8) have been released.
[Episode 20 (Season 2, ep. 8): “Unyielding Feelings”]
Now at the Mukai residence, Rika does the laundry, and an exceptionally large bra is hung up to dry in the yard as a way of showing off. The sight of Rika’s bra shocks Naoya, and he is then obligated to prove that Saki and Nagisa’s bras excite him even more than Rika’s. Naoya does manage to narrowly achieve the same heart rate when shown the other girls’ bras.
Following this, at Saki’s suggestion, the group decides to go on a trip to Okinawa. Now off shopping, Naoya is put into the position where he has to pick out swimsuits for each of the four girls…
Scenario: Kazuhiko Inukai / Storyboard: Masayoshi Nishida / Unit Director: Haruka Watanabe
General Animation Directors: Shōko Hagiwara, Mayumi Watanabe
Animation Directors: Kōichi Konno, Shōko Hagiwara, Kazuaki Makida, Mayumi Watanabe, Futafusa, Ho Seongjin
■Episode 20 Video Preview
https://youtu.be/pLwA0t2SapY
[Anime Overview]
This neo-standard romantic comedy gets a second season!
TV anime Girlfriend, Girlfriend Season 2
●Story
After their trip to the hot spring, Naoya and the others decide that Saki and Nagisa will continue to have a shared relationship with Naoya on even footing with each other.
Milika joins the group and is the first to kiss Naoya, and Shino also joins, secretly in love with Naoya as well. All five of them go out together to enjoy their summer vacation, and the stage of love is set to feature a fireworks festival, camping, and then a trip to Okinawa… and Milika’s younger sister Risa also makes her debut.
Season 2 of this neo-standard love comedy begins, and the sparks of love are sure to fly as everyone dons their swimsuits, intent on making the most of their summer vacation!
●Broadcasting/Streaming Info
Broadcasting began on October 6, 2023 (Fri.) on MBS / TBS/ BS-TBS stations nationwide in the “Animeism” programming block!
MBS from October 6, every Friday from 26:23
TBS from October 6, every Friday from 26:23
BS-TBS from October 6, every Friday from 27:00
ABEMA Premium from October 6, every Friday from 26:23
ABEMA from October 6, every Friday from 26:53
AT-X from October 8, every Sunday from 22:30, etc.
d Anime Store from October 10, every Tuesday from 26:23
*Please note that the times and dates are subject to change without notice.
●Staff
Original Creator: Hiroyuki (Kodansha “Weekly Shonen Magazine”)
Director: Takatoshi Suzuki
Series Composition: Keiichirō Ōchi
Scenario: Keiichirō Ōchi, Kazuhiko Inukai
Character Designer: Shōko Hagiwara
Background Art: Masakazu Miyake (Marvy Jack)
Color Design: Haruko Seto
Camera Director: Noriko Wada (Tplus)
Editor: Yumiko Nakaba
Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
Sound Production: HALF H･P STUDIO
Music: Kanade Sakuma, Tatsuhiko Saiki, Miki Sakurai, Junko Nakajima
Music Production: Nichion
Music Cooperation: Myrica Music
Opening Theme: Hikari Kodama “Dramatic ni Koi shitai”
Ending Theme: ClariS “Forira”
Animation Production: SynergySP
●Cast
Naoya Mukai: Junya Enoki
Saki Saki: Ayane Sakura
Nagisa Minase: Azumi Waki
Rika Hoshizaki: Ayana Taketatsu
Shino Kiryu: Rie Takahashi
Risa Hoshizaki: Aoi Koga
●Anime Official Site
https://kanokano-anime.com/
●Official X (Formerly Twitter)
@kanokano_anime
●Anime Official TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@kanokano_anime
[Original Work Info]
All 16 volumes of the original manga series Girlfriend, Girlfriend are now available!
Author: Hiroyuki (Kodansha’s “Weekly Shonen Magazine”)
Original Work Official X (Formerly Twitter): @kanokano_kc
(C) Hiroyuki・Kodansha / Girlfriend, Girlfriend Production Committee 2023