AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day
-Season 1
Overview
Five childhood friends grow apart after the death of Meiko Honma, close playmate of them all. Jinta Yadomi, leader of the group when they were kids, neglects high school and lives as a shut-in when he unexpectedly starts seeing the ghost of Meiko, who can only interact with him and no one else. She has returned to ask Jinta to fulfill the forgotten wish she made as a kid.
Episodes
1. Super Peace Busters
Apr 15, 2011
The recluse Jintan is stumped when his deceased childhood friend Menma suddenly appears one day and asks him to make her wish come true.
2. Menma the Hero
Apr 22, 2011
Seeing Poppo at the hideout, Jintan reveals Menma appeared asking him to make her wish come true. Poppo believes Jintan and gives him advice.
3. The Search for Menma Association
Apr 29, 2011
Jintan decides to go to school again, thinking that might be Menma’s wish, and also to keep his promise to Anaru.
4. White Ribbon Dress
May 6, 2011
Yukiatsu tells Jintan and friends he has seen Menma in the woods. Jintan is certain he's lying but goes with the others to find out the truth.
5. Tunnel
May 13, 2011
Jintan solves the mystery of the wandering Menma, and confronts the person responsible.
6. Forget It, Don't Forget
May 20, 2011
Trying to figure out Menma's wish, Jinta decides to make his long-delayed return to school. However, his return is overshadowed by rumours about Anaru having been spotted at a love hotel.
7. The Real Plea
May 27, 2011
Anaru has run away from home and is living in the hideout. Jintan tells her she cannot skip school or be away from home forever. Anaru makes a decision.
8. I Wonder
Jun 3, 2011
Jintan has a plan to fulfill Menma's wish, but Menma’s dad is opposed to the idea. Jintan tries to persuade her mom instead.
9. Everyone and Menma
Jun 10, 2011
The gang go round to Jinta's house where they witness Menma's presence first hand, though it is shown that Menma is unable to write anywhere but the secret base. Yukiatsu becomes frustrated that only Jinta can see Menma, whilst Anaru is upset that she can't compare to her.
10. Fireworks
Jun 17, 2011
Jinta asks Menma if she would rather stay here so that they could be together, to which Menma responds that she plans to go on to heaven and be reincarnated.
11. The Flower Blooming on That Summer
Jun 24, 2011
The gang's cermony to help Menma pass on didn't go as planned, and they realize they need to put their own selfishness aside to figure out what Menma really wants.