

Blind high school student Takuma Hirose relocates to a quiet village to seek healing, where he meets three girls who change his life: Hayami Kohinata, Hinata Kangura, and Otoha. When Otoha restores his sight, Takuma uses his recovered vision to help those around him, discovering that Hayami Kohinata is mysteriously shunned by the village. As he grows closer to her, dark secrets begin surfacing, revealing supernatural truths that bind the village together in unexpected and tragic ways.
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Every season
Single Season
Currently, H2O: Footprints in the Sand has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
You're in luck! H2O: Footprints in the Sand doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 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.
In short, the watch order for H2O: Footprints in the Sand is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which H2O: Footprints in the Sand episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Takuma— | — | Canon |
| 2 | Hayami— | — | Canon |
| 3 | Hinata— | — | Canon |
| 4 | Hamaji— | — | Canon |
| 5 | Kagura— | — | Canon |
| 6 | Yui— | — | Canon |
| 7 | Hotaru— | — | Canon |
| 8 | Magical Otoha— | — | Canon |
| 9 | Hozumi— | — | Canon |
| 10 | Kohinata— | — | Canon |
| 11 | Hirose— | — | Canon |
| 12 | H2O— | — | Canon |
Verified legal platforms
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Common questions
H2O: Footprints in the Sand 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.
In total, H2O: Footprints in the Sand has 12 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
It is recommended to watch H2O: Footprints in the Sand 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.
H2O: Footprints in the Sand 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.
Yes, H2O: Footprints in the Sand is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
No, H2O: Footprints in the Sand 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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