Original
10/06/2012 - 04/06/2013 Finished
Little Busters! (リトルバスターズ!)
As a child, Riki Naoe shut himself from the world, thanks to a diagnosis of narcolepsy following the tragic deaths of his parents. However, Riki is saved when, one fateful day, a boy named Kyousuke recruits him into a team who call themselves the Little Busters. Accompanied by Masato, Kengo, and Rin, these misfits spend their childhood fighting evil and enjoying their youth. Years pass, and even in high school, the well-knit teammates remain together. Kyousuke decides to re-ignite the Little Busters by forming a baseball team as it will be his last school year with them. They have a problem though: there aren't enough members! The tables have turned, for it is now Riki's turn to reach out and recruit new friends into the Little Busters, just like Kyousuke had once done for him. Then, an omen surfaces—Rin finds a strange letter attached to her cat, assigning them the duty of uncovering the "secret of this world" by completing specific tasks. Just what is this secret, and why is it being hidden? It's up to the Little Busters to find out!
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Little Busters! have? Well, currently Little Busters! has a total of 2 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.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Little Busters! doesn't have a single filler episode: all 26 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 26 episodes of Little Busters! aired in 2012–2013 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 Little Busters! is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which Little Busters! episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Team Name Will Be... the Little Busters10/06/2012 | 10/06/2012 | Canon |
| 2 | If You're Happy, I'm Happy10/13/2012 | 10/13/2012 | Canon |
| 3 | I Like Cute Things, You See10/20/2012 | 10/20/2012 | Canon |
| 4 | We'll Make a Happy, Sunny Place10/27/2012 | 10/27/2012 | Canon |
| 5 | To Find What I've Lost11/03/2012 | 11/03/2012 | Canon |
| 6 | Let's Find Wonderful Things11/10/2012 | 11/10/2012 | Canon |
| 7 | Now Then, Guess Who!11/17/2012 | 11/17/2012 | Canon |
| 8 | Let's Look for a Roommate!11/24/2012 | 11/24/2012 | Canon |
| 9 | Save the Cafeteria!12/01/2012 | 12/01/2012 | Canon |
| 10 | The Blue of the Sky, the Blue of the Sea12/08/2012 | 12/08/2012 | Canon |
| 11 | See, There Ain't No Ghosts12/15/2012 | 12/15/2012 | Canon |
| 12 | A Blue World, Stretching on to Eternity12/22/2012 | 12/22/2012 | Canon |
| 13 | Where the End Begins01/05/2013 | 01/05/2013 | Canon |
| 14 | That's Why I'll Hold My Hand Out to You01/12/2013 | 01/12/2013 | Canon |
| 15 | Hell Yeah, This Totally Rocks!01/19/2013 | 01/19/2013 | Canon |
| 16 | Don't Look At Me Like That01/26/2013 | 01/26/2013 | Canon |
| 17 | I Wanted Someone to Stay By My Side02/02/2013 | 02/02/2013 | Canon |
| 18 | The Answer Is Within Your Heart02/09/2013 | 02/09/2013 | Canon |
| 19 | Keep Working Hard02/16/2013 | 02/16/2013 | Canon |
| 20 | Cure the Lovesick02/23/2013 | 02/23/2013 | Canon |
| 21 | Fifty Nautical Miles into the Sky03/02/2013 | 03/02/2013 | Canon |
| 22 | I Promise I'll Come Back03/09/2013 | 03/09/2013 | Canon |
| 23 | For Those You Love03/16/2013 | 03/16/2013 | Canon |
| 24 | If Rin-chan Is Happy, I'm Happy, Too03/23/2013 | 03/23/2013 | Canon |
| 25 | The Final Member03/30/2013 | 03/30/2013 | Canon |
| 26 | The Greatest of Friends04/06/2013 | 04/06/2013 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Little Busters! have?
Little Busters! has a total of 2 seasons. 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 Little Busters! have?
In total, Little Busters! has 26 episodes distributed across its 2 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Little Busters!?
It is recommended to watch Little Busters! 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 Little Busters! online?
Little Busters! 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.
Watch on: Animation Digital Network
Is Little Busters! a complete anime?
Yes, Little Busters! 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 Little Busters! have?
No, Little Busters! 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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