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.

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AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day Season 1 released on April 16, 2011.

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S01E01 Aired April 15, 2011

Super Peace Busters

The recluse Jintan is stumped when his deceased childhood friend Menma suddenly appears one day and asks him to make her wish come true.

S01E02 Aired April 22, 2011

Menma the Hero

Seeing Poppo at the hideout, Jintan reveals Menma appeared asking him to make her wish come true. Poppo believes Jintan and gives him advice.

S01E03 Aired April 29, 2011

The Search for Menma Association

Jintan decides to go to school again, thinking that might be Menma’s wish, and also to keep his promise to Anaru.

S01E04 Aired May 06, 2011

White Ribbon Dress

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.

S01E05 Aired May 13, 2011

Tunnel

Jintan solves the mystery of the wandering Menma, and confronts the person responsible.

S01E06 Aired May 20, 2011

Forget It, Don't Forget

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.

S01E07 Aired May 27, 2011

The Real Plea

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.

S01E08 Aired June 03, 2011

I Wonder

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.

S01E09 Aired June 10, 2011

Everyone and Menma

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.

S01E10 Aired June 17, 2011

Fireworks

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.

S01E11 Aired June 24, 2011

The Flower Blooming on That Summer

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.