Slow Start

Category: TV Series
Adult: No
Native: スロウスタート
Titles:
슬로우 스타트
Runtime: 25 minutes
Aired: Jan 7, 2018 [7 years 2 weeks ago]
Ended: Mar 25, 2018 [6 years 9 months ago]
Language: Japanese
Genres:
Comedy
Ecchi
Tags:
Nudity
School Life
Daily Life
High School
Pantsu
Friendship
All-Girls School
Cute Girls Doing Cute Things
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Ichinose Hana is a very shy and introverted girl about to start high school in the spring. After moving away from her parent's house in the city due to unforeseen circumstances, she decides to live at an apartment managed by her cousin, Shion, called Temari Heights. A new school, new life, and wonderful new friendships. As Hana gradually opens her heart to the people around her, her life begins to unfold with exciting and cheerful moments. From playing around like children to feeling anxious like an adult... Note: The first episode received an early screening at a special event held at United Cinemas Toyosu on 04.01.2018. * Based on a 4-koma seinen manga written and illustrated by Tokumi Yuiko.

Episode 1: The First Butterflies
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-01-07
It’s the first day of school and Hana Ichinose is worried that her gap year will distance herself from her classmates. It’s also her birthday! Will Hana be able to enjoy her birthday with her new friends? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: Exercise Wears Me Out
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-01-14
Hana and her classmates have lunch together. Hana enjoys comparing lunches and sharing food with each other, but she still keeps her past a secret. Meanwhile, the school's sports test begins. Unfortunately, Hana hasn't gotten any exercise at all during her year off between middle school and high school. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: Teardrops Are Falling
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-01-21
The girls talk about how they're going to spend their Golden Week vacation. After realizing that they all have the final day of the break open, they make plans to meet up for a study session to prepare for proficiency tests the following day, and decide to go to Hana's apartment. Hana can't contain her excitement over having friends coming to her place and Shion is just as thrilled when she hears the news. As Golden Week begins, the four enjoy their stretch of days off, each in their own way, until it's finally the day of the study session.The girls talk about how they're going to spend their Golden Week vacation. After realizing that they all have the final day of the break open, they make plans to meet up for a study session to prepare for proficiency tests the following day, and decide to go to Hana's apartment. Hana can't contain her excitement over having friends coming to her place and Shion is just as thrilled when she hears the news. As Golden Week begins, the four enjoy their stretch of days off, each in their own way, until it's finally the day of the study session. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: The Premium Tournament on the Second Floor
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-01-28
Hiroe Hannen is the mysterious resident of Temari Heights apartment 202. When Hana goes up to deliver a package for her, paranoid Hiroe mistakes Hana as a suspicious intruder. Her misunderstanding is straightened out with Shion's introduction, but it soon becomes clear that Hiroe is a shut-in, who cannot step out even to the convenience store. Her high school years were smooth sailing until an accident that became a turning point in her life. Hearing Hiroe's personal story resonates with Hana, who then shares her secret of being a year behind in high school. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: Kamuri's Fluffy
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-02-04
The Eiko-loving Kamuri is thrilled when she gets a middle school-era photo of her. However, the Eiko in the photo doesn't look like the Eiko Kamuri saw in passing one year earlier. And yet, Eiko confirms that it is indeed her in the picture. Unsatisfied with the lingering mystery, Kamuri talks to Hana who recalls that she recently saw a girl who looked a lot like Eiko in the shopping district. The two are intrigued by the possibility of a look-alike and set off in search of Eiko's secret. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: Sliminess of an Eel
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-02-11
The point of the sleepover at Hana’s apartment is supposed to be a study session to prepare for the girls’ upcoming semester finals, but Tamate is more interested in cooking a delicious dinner for them. The girls also enjoy playing a video game and taking a bath, rewards for studying hard. They cap off the enjoyable evening with bedtime ghost stories which results in a freaked-out Hana being unable to sleep. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: Cuffed Wrists
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-02-18
Eiko gets presents from her classmates on her birthday, but they all turn out to be hairpins. Being a good friend, Eiko puts them all on, resulting in a head full of hairpins and the new nickname "Pinko" bestowed upon her by their teacher, Ms. Enami. On the walk home from school, Eiko is back to wearing just her normal mature-looking hairpin, which becomes the subject of a discussion. A curious Tamate asks where she bought the hairpin, but Eiko only gives an enigmatic smile and says it's a secret. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: Hana's Friends
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-02-25
Hana hasn't talked to half the students in her class since the school year started. Worried about Hana, the girls try to help her break her shyness. Later, Hana and her friends go shopping for swimsuits. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: Gorilla in a Swimsuit
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-03-04
The four have plans to go to the beach, but unfortunately, it's pouring rain on that day. Though nervous about wearing a bikini, Hana was looking forward to going so much that she weeps uncontrollably, heartbroken that their excursion is canceled. To cheer themselves up, the girls decide to have fun hanging out in their bikinis at Temari Heights. The atmosphere becomes even more festive when Hiroe and Shion join in. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: The Shark's Cousin
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-03-11
Eiko is still keeping her accessory-making a secret from her friends, but gives a handmade brooch to Hana, her one confidant. Hana is thrilled to get it, but feels guilty about continuing to keep her own secret about her gap year before starting high school. She can't decide whether to share the truth with her friends. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: Tomato Festival
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-03-18
At last the summer vacation starts! The four decide to go to the summer festival together. They have lunch at Tama's place and get ready to attend the festival in their yukatas! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: Starting Slow
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2018-03-25
Hana's mother always bought clothes for her, but now she's going to choose her own outfit for the first time. The problem is she can't imagine what kind of clothes would suit her. When Hana goes to her friends for advice, Eiko proposes they all go out shopping the following day. Tamate is also excited about helping Hana choose an outfit that would look good on her, while Kamuri is more interested in having post-shopping parfaits. When she gets home that day, Hana ponders over the kind of clothes that would be her style. Source: crunchyroll