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You and I Are Polar Opposites

You and I Are Polar Opposites
★ 8.6/10•2026•24m•PG13•Animation•Comedy
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Suzuki's a high school girl in love, but the guy she's fallen for is nothing like her! While she's cheerful, outgoing, and always trying to fit in, her classmate Yusuke Tani is stoic, quiet, and doesn't seem to care what people think of him. Will Suzuki be able to overcome her anxieties and ask him out, or will she discover that opposites really don't attract?

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJan 11, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - You, My Polar OppositeE125m

You, My Polar Opposite

Suzuki is always cheerful and energetic, but she often worries about what the people around her think of her. That's why she secretly admires Tani, the quiet boy who sits next to her in class, for always clearly speaking his mind. One day after school, the two of them end up walking home together, and then...

Jan 11, 2026

Episode 2 - First Date!E225m

First Date!

After their confessions of love are successful, Suzuki and Tani begin dating. Suzuki wants to impress Tani on their first date, a date she's wished for for so long, but she feels like she just keeps spinning her wheels.

Jan 18, 2026

Episode 3 - Cute and CoolE325m

Cute and Cool

Knowledge of Suzuki and Tani's relationship slowly spreads through their class. When Suzuki calls Tani "adorable," it leaves him feeling unsettled and wondering what she means by that word.

Jan 25, 2026

Episode 4 - Summer Night VibesE425m

Summer Night Vibes

Suzuki organizes a study group for their end of term exams. She's happy to see Tani is growing closer to her friends. Then, at last, the day of the summer festival arrives.

Feb 1, 2026

Episode 5 - Someone Who Thinks and Someone Who Doesn'tE525m

Someone Who Thinks and Someone Who Doesn't

Yamada is touched by the shy, reserved Nishi's smile and gradually becomes interested in her. He decides to jump right in and say, "Be my friend!" Little by little, they grow closer.

Feb 8, 2026

Episode 6 - Culture Festival!E625m

Culture Festival!

With the close of summer break, the culture festival arrives. Suzuki reunites with Rihito, a boy she dated in middle school.

Feb 15, 2026

Episode 7 - Fluttery ConfusionE724m

Fluttery Confusion

After the culture festival, an undefined sort of atmosphere hangs between Yamada and Nishi. Suzuki notices and begins plotting. Tani finds himself left at the mercy of the situation.

Feb 22, 2026

Episode 8 - This Autumn...E824m

This Autumn...

The culture festival is over and the season turns to autumn. Azuma is troubled by a message from her ex-boyfriend, and Taira defends Azuma's feelings in her stead. Little by little their relationship is changing.

Mar 1, 2026

Episode 9 - Surprise!E924m

Surprise!

For Tani's birthday, he and Suzuki go on a museum date. Despite being struck with crowds and other trouble, they express their feelings to each other and grow closer.

Mar 8, 2026

Episode 10 - Class Trip (Part 1)E1024m

Class Trip (Part 1)

At last it's time for the class trip. The girls in her class pelt Suzuki with questions about her relationship with Tani. Suzuki confesses her true feelings to Azuma, saying, "I want to take things further with Tani."

Mar 15, 2026

Episode 11 - Class Trip (Part 2)E1124m

Class Trip (Part 2)

On the second day of the class trip, Nishi gets a message from Yamada saying "I want to see you." She heads out and finally realizes her true feelings. On the last day of the trip, Tani and Suzuki enjoy their time at a theme park, but Tani stops her from leaving and says, "I want to spend a little more time with you."

Mar 22, 2026

Episode 12 - Step by StepE1224m

Step by Step

As the seasons change, Yamada and Nishi become more open with each other, and the negative aura around Azuma and Taira continues to soften. Suzuki and Tani go on a date in Yokohama, and the chance for their first kiss finally arrives, but...

Mar 29, 2026

Episode 13 - Christmas EveE1325m

Christmas Eve

As their first Christmas Eve together approaches, Suzuki and Tani plan their date. They decide to challenge themselves to make a cake, and Suzuki's heart flutters as she watches how seriously Tani takes everything, and then...

Jul 5, 2026

Episode 14 - Dilemma of a Winter's NightE1425m

Dilemma of a Winter's Night

In the middle of winter break, Yamada grows anxious about the fact that his relationship with Nishi just hasn't made much progress. He uses homework as a pretext to see her, but he can't find the right timing to confess his feelings.

Jul 12, 2026

Episode 15 - The Year That's Passed, and the Year to ComeE1525m

The Year That's Passed, and the Year to Come

Tani tells his family that he's dating someone, and asks Suzuki over on New Year's Day. Flustered by the invitation, Suzuki makes one gaffe after another in front of his family. On the last day of winter break, the usual group of friends enjoy visiting a shrine together. Moved by Tani's words about living with no regrets, each of them step into the new year with hopes and feelings in their hearts.

Jul 19, 2026

Episode 16 - New School TermE1625m

New School Term

The new term begins. Taira realizes that he has been under a misconception for years. Suzuki takes Yamada to the school library, with an ulterior motive in mind. Nishi is happy that Yamada came, but anxious that others might find out about their relationship. When Honda asks what that relationship is, Nishi feels absolutely overwhelmed, but with a little nudge, Nishi realizes her true feelings.

Jul 26, 2026

Episode 17 - Valentine's DayE1725m

Valentine's Day

Yamada still hasn't found the right timing to confess to Nishi, but the day of their date arrives nonetheless.

Aug 2, 2026

Episode 18 - Threshold of SpringE1825m

Threshold of Spring

As the school year draws to a close, Azuma realizes that she doesn't want to lose her connection to Taira.

Aug 9, 2026

Episode 19 - GradationE1924m

Gradation

During spring break, Yamada and Nishi spend some quality time together at the aquarium that brings them even closer. Suzuki’s birthday arrives, and on a date with Tani, she expresses her anxiety about things to come. Tani's words set her at ease, but in truth, he also feels anxious. For the new term, Azuma and Taira end up in different classes. Azuma tells herself that they’re just friends, but…

Aug 16, 2026

Episode 20 - The FutureE2024m

The Future

Nishi and Yamada spend some time at Yamada's house.

Aug 23, 2026

Episode 21 - Past and PresentE2124m

Past and Present

Azuma realizes she has feelings for Taira, and Tani seems down about graduating.

Aug 30, 2026

Episode 22 - Feelings and ChoicesE2224m

Feelings and Choices

Suzuki and Tani study together to prepare for their upcoming exams.

Sep 6, 2026

Episode 23 - Somewhere to BelongE2324m

Somewhere to Belong

Azuma realizes she has feelings for Taira but keeps her distance to avoid ruining their relationship.

Sep 13, 2026

Episode 24 - Starting LineE2424m

Starting Line

Azuma realizes she won't see Taira as often after graduation and tries to say goodbye without regrets.

Sep 27, 2026

Episode 25 - You and I Are Polar OppositesE2524m

You and I Are Polar Opposites

Under a blue sky, Suzuki holds back her tears as she watches Tani board the train.

Oct 4, 2026

Actors

Sayumi Suzushiro

Sayumi Suzushiro

Miyu Suzuki (voice)

Shogo Sakata

Shogo Sakata

Yuusuke Tani (voice)

Yuna Taniguchi

Yuna Taniguchi

Manami Watanabe (voice)

Konatsu Hirabayashi

Konatsu Hirabayashi

Aoi Sato (voice)

Anji Iwata

Anji Iwata

Kentaro Yamada (voice)

Miyuri Shimabukuro

Miyuri Shimabukuro

Shino Azuma (voice)

Wataru Katoh

Wataru Katoh

Shuuji Taira (voice)

Cocoro Omori

Cocoro Omori

Natsumi Nishi (voice)

Tomori Kusunoki

Tomori Kusunoki

Rikako Honda (voice)

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