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Also known as: Junjo Romantica
High school student Misaki Takahashi returns home to see his older brother being fondled by an unknown man. Bewildered by such a sight, Misaki finds out that the stranger is actually Akihiko Usami, a popular novelist and his brother's best friend. With the two of them slowly becoming acquainted, Akihiko ends up as Misaki's private tutor. However, after stumbling upon the author's latest boys-love novel, Misaki becomes uncertain whether or not to trust Akihiko regarding his friendship with the student's brother. Elsewhere, Hiroki Kamijou, a university teacher of classical literature and Akihiko's friend, is grieving a failed romance. While on the edge of a mental breakdown, he meets student Nowaki Kusama, who wants his help for an upcoming exam. Despite denying Nowaki's request numerous times, Hiroki eventually lends him a hand. As the two get closer, more revelations about the student are made. Furthermore, when wealthy teenager Shinobu Takatsuki finds out that his older sister has divorced Hiroki's coworker You Miyagi, he immediately wants to date the same man—as he saved Shinobu from a robbery three years prior. Even so, You does not feel the same way and attempts to scare him off. However, the educator soon realizes that Shinobu will do anything for their destined romance. Junjou Romantica collects three love stories, narrating every couple's romance.
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
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Every season
You may wonder, how many seasons does Junjou Romantica have? Well, currently Junjou Romantica has a total of 3 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
Original
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SecuelaWhat to watch, what to skip
You're in luck! Junjou Romantica 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.
The 12 episodes of Junjou Romantica aired in 2008 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 Junjou Romantica is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which Junjou Romantica 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 | Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction04/11/2008 | 04/11/2008 | Canon |
| 2 | There's No Use Crying over Spilt Milk04/17/2008 | 04/17/2008 | Canon |
| 3 | Knock, and It Shall Be Opened to You04/24/2008 | 04/24/2008 | Canon |
| 4 | The Fear Is Often Greater Than the Danger Itself05/02/2008 | 05/02/2008 | Canon |
| 5 | Meeting in the beginning of parting05/09/2008 | 05/09/2008 | Canon |
| 6 | Turning a Misfortune into a Blessing05/16/2008 | 05/16/2008 | Canon |
| 7 | Spare the rod and spoil the child05/23/2008 | 05/23/2008 | Canon |
| 8 | Travelers Have No Need for Shame05/30/2008 | 05/30/2008 | Canon |
| 9 | Tenderness Is Not Just for the Sake of Others06/06/2008 | 06/06/2008 | Canon |
| 10 | Young Men, Be Bold06/13/2008 | 06/13/2008 | Canon |
| 11 | You Tend to Do Well at the Things You Enjoy06/20/2008 | 06/20/2008 | Canon |
| 12 | There's No Such Thing as a Chance Encounter06/27/2008 | 06/27/2008 | Canon |
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Common questions
Junjou Romantica has a total of 3 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
In total, Junjou Romantica has 12 episodes distributed across its 3 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
It is recommended to watch Junjou Romantica 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.
Junjou Romantica is available on the following streaming platforms: Animation Digital Network. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Yes, Junjou Romantica is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
No, Junjou Romantica 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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