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You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!

幼馴染とはラブコメにならない

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2026
1 Season
12 Episodes
JA
Ended
15+

About

High school freshman Sakai Yonosuke, aka Eiyu, is obsessed with rom-coms, especially ones about childhood friends. But even though he has two childhood friends of his own—Shio and Akari—he's sadly given up on romance becoming a reality. Little does he know, both girls have the hots for him! A humorous will-they-or-won't-they rom-com about friendship, love, and first crushes!

#love triangle#romcom#slice of life#school#based on manga#childhood friends#ecchi#anime#japanese high school#high school romance#slow burn romance#love comedy#high school life

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Episodes

Season 1

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Road to School? Indirect Kiss? Butt on Lap? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com
E1

Road to School? Indirect Kiss? Butt on Lap? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com

Jan 6, 202624m7.0

Shio and Akari, Eiyu's childhood friends, each try to get his attention in their own twisted way.

Full Bus? Drenched in Rain? Feelings Exposed? Admiring Them? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com
E2

Full Bus? Drenched in Rain? Feelings Exposed? Admiring Them? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com

Jan 13, 202624m7.0

Eiyu runs into Shio on the bus and then runs into Akari on his way home.

Admiring Them? Feeling Lonely? School at Night? Fantasizing? Old Promises? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com
E3

Admiring Them? Feeling Lonely? School at Night? Fantasizing? Old Promises? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com

Jan 20, 202624m

Shio and Akari find out Eiyu reads rom-coms.

Since I'm the Big Brother to the Little-Sister Type, Growing up Still Won't Start a Rom-Com
E4

Since I'm the Big Brother to the Little-Sister Type, Growing up Still Won't Start a Rom-Com

Jan 27, 202624m

Runako moves back into the neighborhood for school and will live with Eiyu temporarily.

Extra Extra Hot? Finals Done? Bath Scene? Things Will Never Change? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com
E5

Extra Extra Hot? Finals Done? Bath Scene? Things Will Never Change? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com

Feb 3, 202624m

Akari eats very spicy curry bread. Eiyu ends up in the bath with the three of them. Shio studies with Eiyu.

Summer Beach? Looking Away? Spent the Night? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com
E6

Summer Beach? Looking Away? Spent the Night? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com

Feb 10, 202624m

Eiyu, Shio, Akari, and Runako go to the beach. Eiyu and Akari get left behind and spend the night together.

Relationship Talk? Sharing Half? Festival Vibes? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com
E7

Relationship Talk? Sharing Half? Festival Vibes? Still Won't Start a Rom-Com

Feb 17, 202624m

Eiyu consults Runako about Akari. Akari and Shio admit to each other their feelings for Eiyu.

Kept Running and Missed the Fireworks? Since It Matters Too Much, It Still Won't Start a Rom-Com
E8

Kept Running and Missed the Fireworks? Since It Matters Too Much, It Still Won't Start a Rom-Com

Feb 24, 202624m

Shio tells Eiyu she can't make the fireworks. Haru makes her first appearance.

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About You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!

High school freshman Sakai Yonosuke, aka Eiyu, is obsessed with rom-coms, especially ones about childhood friends. But even though he has two childhood friends of his own—Shio and Akari—he's sadly given up on romance becoming a reality. Little does he know, both girls have the hots for him! A humorous will-they-or-won't-they rom-com about friendship, love, and first crushes! Across 1 season and 12 episodes, originally airing on TV Tokyo.

You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! Cast and Characters

The cast features Rin Kusumi (as Shio Minamo (voice)), Yu Serizawa (as Akari Hiodoshi (voice)), and Sae Hiratsuka (as Runa Tsukimi (voice)). Their performances are a major reason You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! has built such a passionate audience.

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There's a reason You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! has 12 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

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You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! holds a 8.5/10 rating based on 16 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!?

The main cast includes Rin Kusumi, Yu Serizawa, and Sae Hiratsuka.

Is You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! available in Japanese?

Yes — You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! released?

You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! first aired in 2026.

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How many seasons and episodes does You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! have?

You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! currently has 1 season and a total of 12 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! about?

High school freshman Sakai Yonosuke, aka Eiyu, is obsessed with rom-coms, especially ones about childhood friends. But even though he has two childhood friends of his own—Shio and Akari—he's sadly given up on romance becoming a reality. Little does he know, both girls have the hots for him! A humorous will-they-or-w… It belongs to the Animation, Comedy genres.

In which language is You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! originally available?

You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! first released?

You Can't Be in a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends! first premiered on January 6, 2026 (2026). The series has since concluded its run.

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