10/03/2004 - 12/26/2004 Finished
Final Approach (φなる・あぷろーち)
Ever since their parents died a few years ago, Ryo and his sister Akane have been living alone together. Despite their difficult situation, they are still living reasonably happy and normal lives. However, everything is about to be flipped upside-down due to a secret government project. Due to increasingly low birth rates in Japan, the Japanese government is testing a program in which two young people are forced to marry. Ryo wants no part of it, but he is given little choice in the matter; his new fiancée, Shizuka, comes to his home late one night with several dozen government issued bodyguards, who are there to ensure the success of the new couple. Unlike Ryo, Shizuka couldn’t be more willing to go along with this new program, and eagerly goes about her wifely duties, despite his objections. With meddling friends, pushy bodyguards, and an overenthusiastic new fiancée, Ryo’s life has taken a turn in a direction the young man certainly didn’t expect. (Source: ANN)
13
Total episodes
13
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 13 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Final Approach has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Final Approach doesn't have a single filler episode: all 13 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 13 episodes of Final Approach aired in 2004 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Final Approach is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 13 without detours. If you came looking for which Final Approach episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
13 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panic Visit!! Pretty Girl of Love and Destiny!10/03/2004 | 10/03/2004 | Canon |
| 2 | Great Explosive Debut!! Love and Adoration for the Transfer Student!10/10/2004 | 10/10/2004 | Canon |
| 3 | Great Crash!! Dragon and Tiger of Love and Ambition!10/17/2004 | 10/17/2004 | Canon |
| 4 | A Great Decision!! The Departure to Love and Ambition!?10/24/2004 | 10/24/2004 | Canon |
| 5 | The Great Approach!? The Steamy Hell of Love and Death!10/31/2004 | 10/31/2004 | Canon |
| 6 | A Great Shock!! The Result of Love and Sorrow!11/07/2004 | 11/07/2004 | Canon |
| 7 | A Great Tragic Love!! The Sleeting Snow of Love and Yearning11/14/2004 | 11/14/2004 | Canon |
| 8 | A Great Fever!! An "Ah~n" for Love and Reminiscence11/21/2004 | 11/21/2004 | Canon |
| 9 | A Great Battle!! Beyond the Love and Gunfire!11/28/2004 | 11/28/2004 | Canon |
| 10 | A Great Execution!! The Summons of Love and Mercilessness!12/05/2004 | 12/05/2004 | Canon |
| 11 | The Great End!? The Hina Dolls of Love and Farewell12/12/2004 | 12/12/2004 | Canon |
| 12 | Great Applause!! 'Idiot!' of Love and Blessing!12/19/2004 | 12/19/2004 | Canon |
| 13 | A Great Conflict!! The Wedding of Love and Glory12/26/2004 | 12/26/2004 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Final Approach have?
Final Approach has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Final Approach have?
In total, Final Approach has 13 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Final Approach?
It is recommended to watch Final Approach in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Final Approach online?
Final Approach is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Final Approach a complete anime?
Yes, Final Approach is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Final Approach have?
No, Final Approach does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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