04/07/2008 - 09/15/2008 Finished
Special A (スペシャル・エー)
Also known as: Special A (S.A)
Hikari Hanazono has always been able to do things that normal people cannot. As a child, she assumed no one could beat her—until she met Kei Takishima. Thinking she would win, Hikari challenged him to a match. But things didn’t go as planned; she lost not once but each time she rechallenged him. From that point on, she has sworn to best Kei at everything, ranging from academics to athletics. To achieve her goal, Hikari enrolls in the same school as Kei—Hakusenkan, a prestigious institute for the wealthy. As a pair, they hold the top two rankings in school and are among seven of the academy's best students in a class known as Special A. While Hikari treats Kei as a rival, she is completely oblivious that he harbors hidden feelings for her. Together, the members of Special A deal with competition, friendship, and just a bit of love.
24
Total episodes
24
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 24 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Special A 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! Special A doesn't have a single filler episode: all 24 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 24 episodes of Special A 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 Special A is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 24 without detours. If you came looking for which Special A episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
24 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hikari & Kei04/07/2008 | 04/07/2008 | Canon |
| 2 | Pride & Pro-Wrestling04/14/2008 | 04/14/2008 | Canon |
| 3 | Rice Ball & Sincerity04/21/2008 | 04/21/2008 | Canon |
| 4 | Brothers & Teacher04/28/2008 | 04/28/2008 | Canon |
| 5 | Festival & Challenge05/05/2008 | 05/05/2008 | Canon |
| 6 | Invitation & Saiga Estate05/12/2008 | 05/12/2008 | Canon |
| 7 | Sensitive & Thickheaded05/19/2008 | 05/19/2008 | Canon |
| 8 | Trip & Dog05/26/2008 | 05/26/2008 | Canon |
| 9 | Villa & Letter06/02/2008 | 06/02/2008 | Canon |
| 10 | Anchor & Ryu06/09/2008 | 06/09/2008 | Canon |
| 11 | Girlfriend & Boyfriend06/16/2008 | 06/16/2008 | Canon |
| 12 | High Fever & Passion06/23/2008 | 06/23/2008 | Canon |
| 13 | Magic & Friends06/30/2008 | 06/30/2008 | Canon |
| 14 | Protecting You & Sorry07/07/2008 | 07/07/2008 | Canon |
| 15 | Justice & Right On07/14/2008 | 07/14/2008 | Canon |
| 16 | I Love You & Kiss07/21/2008 | 07/21/2008 | Canon |
| 17 | Restraint & Smile07/28/2008 | 07/28/2008 | Canon |
| 18 | Toudou & Karino08/04/2008 | 08/04/2008 | Canon |
| 19 | Voice & Scoundrel08/11/2008 | 08/11/2008 | Canon |
| 20 | Switch & Edge08/18/2008 | 08/18/2008 | Canon |
| 21 | Evenly Matched & Wish Granted08/25/2008 | 08/25/2008 | Canon |
| 22 | Love & Strange09/01/2008 | 09/01/2008 | Canon |
| 23 | SA & FA09/08/2008 | 09/08/2008 | Canon |
| 24 | Hanazono Hikari & Takishima Kei09/15/2008 | 09/15/2008 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Special A have?
Special A 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 Special A have?
In total, Special A has 24 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 Special A?
It is recommended to watch Special A 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 Special A online?
Special A 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 Special A a complete anime?
Yes, Special A 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 Special A have?
No, Special A 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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