Junichi Asakura lives with his adoptive sister Nemu in the crescent-shaped island of Hatsune Jima, a place where cherry blossoms bloom throughout the year. In this island, people have mysterious powers and attributes. For example, Junichi has the power to see other people's dreams, and he was also taught by his grandmother to magically create sweets. One day, Junichi's cousin and childhood friend, Sakura Yoshino came back from America all of a sudden. To Junichi's surprise, she looks exactly the same as the girl that moved away six years ago, and hasn't aged one bit. And she came back to remind Junichi of their childhood promise... It is a bittersweet tale of magic, love, hidden desires, and unattainable dreams.
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Episodes
- Episode 1: 1. Can't I Fall in Love?July 5, 2003 · 25 minThe Asakura siblings are surprised when a new transfer student, Sakura Yoshino, appears.
- Episode 2: 2. The Dark Nemu ExplodesJuly 12, 2003 · 25 minSakura's insistent affections manage to upset Nemu.
- Episode 3: 3. So, it's a bannana, eh?July 19, 2003 · 25 minWhile Miharu is in the hospital, Junichi must take care of an android based on Miharu's appearance and personality.
- Episode 4: 4. Canary Under the Cherry TreeJuly 27, 2003 · 25 minA mishap with Sakura and Nemu causes Junichi to go hungry for much of the day, but Kotori, the girl he hears singing in the park, offers him one of his favorite foods.
- Episode 5: 5. Because I'm a Maid...August 2, 2003 · 25 minOn a day he skips class, Jun'ichi rescues Yoriko, a cat-eared maid, from torment by local children. She offers to serve as the Asakuras' maid in return, but she has zero experience in any maid skills.
- Episode 6: 6. Let's Go to the Ocean!August 9, 2003 · 25 minJun'ichi invites his friends to the beach, little realizing a certain promise he made earlier.
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- Episode 7: 7. Welcome to the Mizukoshi House!August 16, 2003 · 25 minSun'ichi helps Moe get to school under the nose of the hall monitors,and she invites him to a nabe meal in return.
- Episode 8: 8. Utamaro's SpringAugust 23, 2003 · 25 min
- Episode 9: 9. Mysterious PoetAugust 30, 2003 · 25 minNemu keeps receiving various anonymous poems, from a secret admirer.
- Episode 10: 10. Because I Want You to Listen...September 6, 2003 · 25 minJunichi agrees to go to Kotori's recital but in the same time he has to meet with Nemu.
- Episode 11: 11. Let's Go Outside!September 13, 2003 · 25 minJun'ichi,Nemu,Sakura,and Suginami try various plans to coas the hikikomori yoriko outside.
- Episode 12: 12. We're Only Pretending to Be Lovers!September 20, 2003 · 25 minMako asks Jun'ichi an unusual favor to help her turn down a persistent girl suitor.
- Episode 13: 13. Sakura's Chest Throbbing?September 27, 2003 · 25 minSuginami sponsors a trip to a jungle-themed resort, where Moe causes a bit of a ruckus.
- Episode 14: 14. Shopping Puppy-StyleOctober 4, 2003 · 25 minAs Nemu ponders the Asakuras' finances,Miharu asks Jun'ichi to take her shoping. They run into Nemu, who does a little shoping of her own.
- Episode 15: 15. SummaryOctober 11, 2003 · 25 min
- Episode 16: 16. The Unskilled MagicianOctober 18, 2003 · 25 min
- Episode 17: 17. A Feeling That Will Never Reach YouOctober 25, 2003 · 25 min
- Episode 18: 18. A Secret for Only Those TwoNovember 1, 2003 · 25 min
- Episode 19: 19. The Time When I'm HappyNovember 8, 2003 · 25 minAfter the entire school finds out how the relationship between Junichi and Nemu has developed, Sakura and Suginami try to stop them before they take their relationship even further.
- Episode 20: 20. Feelings Brushing ByNovember 15, 2003 · 25 minSeeing Jun'ichi and Nemu closer than ever before, Sakura tries to pull them apart using Jun'ichi's sense of honor, sparking a heated quarrel between the two girls. That night, Nemu collapses in Jun'ichi's arms, with cherry blossom petals falling from her lips.
- Episode 21: 21. Sakura's DecisionNovember 22, 2003 · 25 minAfter a welcoming party for Sakura, the Asakuras and their friends repair the neglected Yoshino house. Sakura shoots down Aisia's hopes of magic lessons, and tries to explain the dangers of magic.
- Episode 22: 22. Wonderful MemoriesNovember 29, 2003 · 25 minNemu manages to regain consciousness, to the relief of Jun'ichi and his friends. Yoriko asks Jun'ichi for her "wages": a date at night. Together they share Yoriko's dream, going to school together and building wonderful memories with the boy Misaki fell in love with.
- Episode 23: 23. An Honest ConfessionDecember 6, 2003 · 25 minKotori realizes that her telepathic power is fading, sensing only painful noise when she tries to probe anyone but Jun'ichi. She focuses her attention on him, as being able to sense his thoughts puts her at ease; however, her friends point out that she is also falling in love.
- Episode 24: 24. The Door Into MemoriesDecember 13, 2003 · 25 minMiharu the android, in order to become more like her human counterpart, attempts to search for Miharu's memories within herself, despite the fact that they weren't a part of her programming, and the fact that such searching greatly shortens her lifespan.
- Episode 25: 25. Breaking HeartsDecember 20, 2003 · 25 minNemu, who is still in the hospital, is visited by Mako and Suginami, but she doesn't remember who they are.
- Episode 26: 26. Final EpisodeDecember 27, 2003 · 25 minNemu, still affected by amnesia and dazed, wanders away from home. Junichi goes looking for her.
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Credits
- Haruko MomoiUtamaru · 91 episodes
- Yukari TamuraYoshino Sakura · 78 episodes
- Yui HorieMinori Chihara · 78 episodes
- Daisuke KishioSuginami · 65 episodes
- Akemi KandaAmakase Miharu · 52 episodes
- Naoko MatsuiSagisawa Misaki · 52 episodes
- Shinji UshiroDirector · 8 episodes
Film and series details
- EPISODE LENGTH
- 25 minutes
- FIRST AIRED
- July 5, 2003
- LAST AIRED
- March 30, 2013
- PRODUCTION COMPANIES
- ZEXCS, feel.
