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Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
The complete story in 11 episodes, from Menma's reappearance to the end of the friends' search for her wish.
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Updated Oct 1, 2026
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day Watch Order (2026 Guide)
Years ago, six childhood friends who called themselves the Super Peace Busters drifted apart after one of them, Menma, died in an accident. Now Jinta, who has stopped going to high school and barely leaves his room, starts seeing Menma again, older and asking him to grant a wish she cannot remember. To find it, he has to bring the old group back together.
Recommended Order
Quick answer
- Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day
Plus 1 optional extra.
1 title · 11 episodes · ~4 hours
Watch the 11-episode TV series. It is the whole story and it has a complete ending. The movie below the line is set a year later and retells the series through letters the friends write to Menma, so it only works once you have seen the show.
Optional Extras
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Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day – The Movie
A 99-minute film that revisits the series through the friends' letters to Menma, with new scenes set a year later. Mostly a retelling, not a continuation.
⚠ Compilation film. Its frame story is set one year after the TV series ends, and it covers the events of the series.
Why This Order
Anohana is an original anime that tells one complete story in 11 episodes. There is nothing to watch before it and no sequel series after it, so the TV run is all you need.
The 2013 movie is the only other animated entry in the lineup. Its frame story takes place during the summer one year after the series ends, as each of the friends writes a letter to Menma. Most of its running time revisits scenes from the series from their points of view. Because it relies on you already knowing how the series ends, it sits below the line as an extra to watch after the finale.
How Many Episodes and Seasons Does Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day Have?
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day has 1 season in the main run — 11 episodes altogether.
Main Run
| Title | Type | Episodes | Aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day | TV Series | 11 episodes | April 2011 |
Optional Extras
| Title | Type | Episodes | Aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day – The Movie | Movie | August 2013 |
1 title · 11 episodes · ~4 hours
Source Material
Anohana is an original anime, so there is no source to continue from after the finale. The novel by Mari Okada and the manga by Mitsu Izumi (three volumes) both retell the anime's story.
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day Watch Order FAQ
Where should I start with Anohana?
Start with Episode 1 of the 2011 TV series, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day. It is the original and complete version of the story.
What is the correct order to watch Anohana?
Watch the 11-episode TV series first, then the 2013 movie if you want it. The movie is set a year after the series and retells its events, so it should never come first.
How many episodes of Anohana are there?
The TV series has 11 episodes, aired from April 14 to June 23, 2011. There is also one 99-minute movie from 2013.
Do I need to watch the Anohana movie?
No. The series has a complete ending on its own. The movie is for viewers who want to revisit the story after finishing it.
Is the Anohana movie a sequel or a recap?
Mostly a recap. Its new scenes are set one year after the series, as each of the friends writes a letter to Menma, but most of the film retells events from the TV episodes from their points of view. It does not continue the story beyond that.
What is Menma e no Tegami?
Menma e no Tegami (A Letter to Menma) is a 12-minute picture drama from 2012, made of mostly still illustrations with voice acting, that was included as a bonus in the Japanese Anohana Fes. memorial Blu-ray/DVD box. It is not a regular animated episode, so it is not part of the watch order.
Is there an English dub?
Yes, for the TV series. Aniplex of America produced an English dub that was released on October 31, 2017, with Griffin Burns as Jinta, Xanthe Huynh as Menma, Erica Lindbeck as Anaru, Ray Chase as Yukiatsu, Erica Mendez as Tsuruko, and Kaiji Tang as Poppo. The 2013 movie has no English dub; its North American release has Japanese audio with English subtitles.
Are there any filler episodes?
No. Anohana is an original anime, not an adaptation, so there is no source material for episodes to depart from. All 11 episodes are part of the main story.
Where can I watch Anohana?
In the US, the TV series streams on Crunchyroll with Japanese and English audio. Availability differs by region, so check the service in your country. The movie was released on Blu-ray and DVD by Aniplex of America in 2014.
Is Anohana finished, and will there be a Season 2?
Yes, it is finished. The series ended with Episode 11 on June 23, 2011, and tells a complete story. No second season has been made. For the 10th anniversary in 2021, a stage reading set ten years after the story was performed in Chichibu, but it was not animated.
Is Anohana based on a manga?
No. Anohana is an original anime credited to the Super Peace Busters team. The novel by Mari Okada and the three-volume manga by Mitsu Izumi are adaptations of the anime, so there is nothing in them to continue after the finale.
How long does it take to watch Anohana?
The 11-episode TV series takes about 4 hours at roughly 23 minutes per episode. Adding the 99-minute movie brings the total to about 6 hours.