It’s Nanako’s first day at Seiran Academy, a prestigious all-girl’s high school famous for its exclusive and elegant “Sorority.” Only ten members will be accepted this year, and competition is fierce! Despite seeming fairly unremarkable on the surface, Nanako is selected as a member – instantly making her a target for her jealous and angry classmates. But the bullying doesn’t stop Nanako from forming friendships with the three most popular students, and even falling in love.
Cast: Hiroko Kasahara, Keiko Toda, Kenyu Horiuchi
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Season 1
39 episodes
1. The Magnificent OnesNanako has her first day at Seiran Academy.TV-YCC25minJul 14, 1991
2. The Glass SlippersMariko looks out for Nanako before class, and shoves Tomoko out of the way when she finds Nanako. Fukiko comes to Nanako's class and announces three Sorority candidates.TV-YCC25minJul 21, 1991
3. Nanako, Disqualified?An insulting note is posted about Nanako's candidacy for the Sorority on the school bulletin board.TV-YCC25minJul 28, 1991
4. The Music BoxDespite missing the selection party, Nanako has her interview, and humiliates herself.TV-YCC25minAug 4, 1991
5. Thorns of Suspicion and DoubtNanako sees Kaoru stop Rei from taking some pills.TV-YCC25minAug 11, 1991
6. Lost and AloneThe bullying continues. Nanako's gym uniform is stolen and cut to shreds, and Tomoko won't lend Nanako hers.TV-YCC25minAug 18, 1991
7. The Darkness in the Clock TowerDepressed from her classmates' bullying, Nanako goes to the school's clock tower to spend some time alone.TV-YCC25minAug 25, 1991
8. I Want YouMariko tries to warn Tomoko off Nanako again, but Kaoru comes by and stops her.TV-YCC25minSep 1, 1991
9. Relapse, Broken HeartKaoru collapses from chest pains, so Nanako tries to fetch painkillers from Rei.TV-YCC25minSep 8, 1991
10. Mariko...Mariko refuses to eat anything until Nanako forgives her, but Nanako is giving her the silent treatment.TV-YCC25minSep 15, 1991
11. Under the Elm Tree...The Sorority members have a special study session at Fukiko's house.TV-YCC25minSep 22, 1991
12. The ScarNanako calls Kaoru to help take care of Rei.TV-YCC25minSep 29, 1991
13. A Tale of Double SuicideRei is well enough to go back to school. She confronts Fukiko, but is made docile with a few words.TV-YCC25minOct 6, 1991
14. The Secret DoorNanako desperately tries to escape from Rei, but fails.TV-YCC25minOct 27, 1991
15. Fukiko, the Sea RumblesA Sorority member named Junko Nakaya fails one of her exams due to having been seriously ill, so Fukiko orders her to resign.TV-YCC25minNov 3, 1991
16. ComebackIt is Kaoru's first basketball game since her illness, and she is determined to win.TV-YCC25minNov 10, 1991
17. PostscriptNanako realizes that she has fallen in love with Rei, but is too nervous to say anything.TV-YCC25minNov 17, 1991
18. Into the DreamAfter Nanako accidentally misses her bus stop, Rei takes her to the park.TV-YCC25minNov 24, 1991
19. The Transient GameRei refuses to react after hearing Nanako's confession and begins to intentionally avoid her, breaking Nanako's heart.TV-YCC25minDec 8, 1991
20. The Gardening ShearsNanako and Tomoko decide to go to Takehiko's university fair.TV-YCC25minDec 15, 1991
21. The University FestivalNanako, Tomoko, and Mariko go the University Fair with Takehiko and Takashi, Fukiko's older brother.TV-YCC25minDec 22, 1991
22. A Summer Day's SerenadeMariko and Nanako are invited by Fukiko to her country house for the weekend to help her prepare for her birthday party.TV-YCC25minDec 29, 1991
23. The Forbidden GiftHome from the lake house, Fukiko and Rei visit Ms. Asaka's grave on the anniversary of her death, three years ago.TV-YCC25minJan 12, 1992
24. EncoreConfused by the events of the party, Rei inquires of Takashi as to why the song upset Fukiko.TV-YCC25minJan 19, 1992
25. The Scarlet LipstickRei reminisces about the first time she met Fukiko, remembering how, even as a child, her pride had still been admirable.TV-YCC25minJan 26, 1992
26. Proof: Snow for the Two of Us AloneRei reflects on that double suicide pact that she and Fukiko made shortly after Rei's mother committed suicide.TV-YCC25minFeb 2, 1992
27. Mariko's Incident of BloodshedMariko's parents are divorcing and she is traumatized, spending the night at Nanako's home to try coping.TV-YCC25minFeb 23, 1992
28. The Christmas CandlesEveryone desperately looks for the missing Mariko, fearing for the worst.TV-YCC25minMar 1, 1992
29. The Student AssemblyAt the Student Assembly, Kaoru asks for the abolition of the Sorority.TV-YCC25minMar 8, 1992
30. The PetitionTwo Sorority members, Ogiwara and Komabayashi, persuade Aya's friends, Miyuki and Megumi, to steal and burn the petitions.TV-YCC25minMar 15, 1992
31. The Bad AppleThe Sorority members are getting scared as the Petition gains movement and their own members begin signing it.TV-YCC25minMar 22, 1992
32. Pride: The Last MeetingFukiko continues to pretend that nothing is wrong.TV-YCC25minMar 29, 1992
33. SoaringRei dreams of her mother's death, in which Ms. Asaka reveals that Fukiko is her child as well.TV-YCC25minApr 5, 1992
34. AblutionNanako waits for Rei to pick her up for their date, but soon, everyone finds out about Rei.TV-YCC25minApr 12, 1992
35. The Shore of DreamsThe school attends Rei's funeral. Fukiko accepts all of the guests with dignity.TV-YCC25minApr 19, 1992
36. Fireflies, Burning with Love...Two weeks after Rei dies, it is the summer holidays.TV-YCC25minApr 26, 1992
37. Merry-Go-RoundKaoru tells Nanako that she broke up with Takehiko because of her illness and mastectomy, and that Nanako is really Takehiko's stepsister.TV-YCC25minMay 3, 1992
38. YesTakehiko is about to leave for Germany, so Kaoru intends to leave him behind for good.TV-YCC25minMay 10, 1992
39. A Lingering FragranceFukiko has a hallucination where Rei encourages her to find true love.TV-YCC25minMay 17, 1992
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It’s Nanako’s first day at Seiran Academy, a prestigious all-girl’s high school famous for its exclusive and elegant “Sorority.” Only ten members will be accepted this year, and competition is fierce! Despite seeming fairly unremarkable on the surface, Nanako is selected as a member – instantly making her a target for her jealous and angry classmates. But the bullying doesn’t stop Nanako from forming friendships with the three most popular students, and even falling in love.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Osamu Dezaki
- Created by
- Hirotaka Matsumoto, Masakazu Shioura
