

After being stood up for a movie date, marketing employee Fumihiko Matsumaru is about to throw away his tickets when he is stopped by a girl who implores him to let her accompany him instead. Thanks to his upbeat and eccentric companion Aka Onda, an aspiring voice actress, Fumihiko enjoys his evening. While walking home together, they find out that they live in the same neighborhood. Mere hours later, Fumihiko wakes up from a nightmare and hears sirens outside his window. Going outside to check the situation, he sees that Aka's apartment has burned down, along with all her possessions. Fumihiko invites the distressed Aka to stay at his place, leading to them sleeping together. In the aftermath of that fateful night, their personal and professional lives become inextricably intertwined. Not only do they begin living together platonically despite their one-night stand, they also discover that Aka will be voicing the mascot Fumihiko designed for his company's newest product. While trying to keep their live-in relationship under wraps for fear of scrutiny, the two begin to support each other throughout the difficulties in their respective careers.
9
Total episodes
9
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Every season
Single Season
Currently, Rec 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! Rec doesn't have a single filler episode: all 9 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 9 episodes of Rec aired in 2006 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 Rec is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 9 without detours. If you came looking for which Rec episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
9 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roman Holiday02/03/2006 | 02/03/2006 | Canon |
| 2 | Sabrina Fair02/10/2006 | 02/10/2006 | Canon |
| 3 | Wait Until Dark02/17/2006 | 02/17/2006 | Canon |
| 4 | Breakfast at Tiffany's02/24/2006 | 02/24/2006 | Canon |
| 5 | Love in the Afternoon03/03/2006 | 03/03/2006 | Canon |
| 6 | The Children's Hour03/10/2006 | 03/10/2006 | Canon |
| 7 | War and Peace03/17/2006 | 03/17/2006 | Canon |
| 8 | My Fair Lady03/24/2006 | 03/24/2006 | Canon |
| 9 | Two for the Road03/31/2006 | 03/31/2006 | Canon |
Verified legal platforms
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Common questions
Rec 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, Rec has 9 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
It is recommended to watch Rec 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.
Rec 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, Rec is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
No, Rec 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.
You can check the score, reviews, characters and statistics for Rec directly on MyAnimeList, the world's largest anime database. There you'll find the community rating, global ranking and opinions from other fans.