The Spring 2026 anime season brought a new romantic comedy that has captured viewers’ attention. I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class follows the story of Maki Maehara, a quiet student who unexpectedly becomes friends with Umi Asanagi, the second prettiest girl in their class. The series has 12 episodes and will finish airing on June 23, 2026.
Complete Episode Release Schedule
The anime airs every week on Japanese television. Episode 11 is scheduled for June 16, 2026, and the final Episode 12 will air on June 23, 2026. Here is the full list of episodes that have aired so far:
- Episode 1: “The Girl Named Asanagi Umi” – April 7, 2026
- Episode 2: “Asanagi Umi and Amami Yuu” – April 14, 2026
- Episode 3: “The Second Prettiest Girl in Class” – April 21, 2026
- Episode 4: “The Two and Their School Festival” – April 28, 2026
- Episode 5: “From Now On, and Then On” – May 5, 2026
- Episode 6: “December With Friends” – May 12, 2026
- Episode 7: “First Date With a Friend” – May 19, 2026
- Episode 8: “Family Sights” – May 26, 2026
- Episode 9: “Family Sights: Part Two” – June 2, 2026
- Episode 10: “One Last Tantrum” – June 9, 2026
- Episode 11: TBA – June 16, 2026
- Episode 12: TBA – June 23, 2026
The show airs on Tuesdays at 11:30 PM JST (Japan Standard Time). Each episode runs for about 23 minutes.
What Happened in Episode 10
Episode 10, titled “One Last Tantrum,” aired on June 9, 2026. The episode showed major progress in the story. It was Christmas Eve, and the class was having a party. Maki had different plans. He got both of his parents to meet him by telling them different stories so he could talk to them about their divorce.
During this meeting, Maki’s mother called out his father for being a coward who always runs away. While Maki wanted his parents to get back together, he knew it could not happen. But the family was able to clear the air and come to an understanding. Umi also made up with her friends Sanae and Manka at the party.
The biggest moment came when Maki introduced Umi to his father as the girl he loves. Umi had already confessed her feelings to him earlier. But Maki had been unable to say it back because of his family situation and his own worries. This episode marked the point where both Maki and Umi got the closure they needed to move into a real relationship.
Where to Watch the Anime
Crunchyroll is streaming I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class for international audiences. The platform offers the series with English subtitles and other language options.
The streaming service describes the show this way: “Maki Maehara, the class outcast, finally makes his first friend: Umi Asanagi, the second-prettiest girl in class and the center of everyone’s attention. He’s convinced she’s out of his league, but as their unlikely friendship grows, Maki starts to wonder…could there be more than just friendship between them?”
Story Summary
The anime is based on a light novel series. The story follows Maki Maehara, a student who struggled to make friends during his high school years. Then he meets Umi Asanagi. The boys in class secretly call her the “second cutest girl in class.” Despite their different social worlds, Umi chooses to spend her Fridays with Maki instead of with her best friend Yuu Amami, who holds the “cutest girl in class” title.
Together, they play games, watch movies, read manga, and eat junk food like pizza and hamburgers. To others, they might seem like an odd pair. But for both of them, this time together is something they truly value.
Main Voice Cast
The anime features a talented voice cast. The main roles are played by:
- Haruki Ishiya as Maki Maehara (the quiet main character)
- Manaka Iwami as Umi Asanagi (the second prettiest girl in class)
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Yuu Amami (the prettiest girl in class and Umi’s best friend)
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Nina Nitta (a mutual friend of Umi and Yuu)
Animation Studio and Production
The anime is produced by Connect studio. The show premiered in April 2026 as part of the Spring 2026 anime season. It is based on a light novel series of the same name.
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How to Watch From Different Regions
USA and Canada: Episodes are available on Crunchyroll. New episodes become available shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
Europe: Crunchyroll offers the show with subtitles in multiple European languages.
Australia: Crunchyroll streams the show in Australia and New Zealand as well.
India and Asia: Crunchyroll is available in India and other Asian countries where the service operates.
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