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Little Busters!

Little Busters!
★ 7.2/10•2012•24m•TV-14•Comedy•Animation
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Riki was a child when his parents died, leaving him hopeless and depressed. What saved him was a group of four kids calling themselves the Little Busters. They took Riki out and played with him during his time of need. He really enjoyed being together with them, and his grief gradually faded away. Now in his second year of high school they still hang out, fight and live together, and enjoy their school life.

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 6, 2012

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Team Name Will Be... the Little BustersE124m

The Team Name Will Be... the Little Busters

The leader of the "Little Busters," Kyousuke, returns to school after a job hunting break and calls the old gang together. He suggests that they all do something that they can only do now, while they're young - and that something is playing baseball. Now all Kyousuke, Riki, Masato, Kengo, and Rin need to do is find enough new members to make a complete baseball team...

Oct 6, 2012

Episode 2 - If You're Happy, I'm HappyE224m

If You're Happy, I'm Happy

Riki meets the cheerful, easygoing Komari on a visit to the school rooftop, and decides to invite her to join the Little Busters. Meanwhile, one of the cats Rin is taking care of strolls along with a mysterious note tied to its tail...

Oct 13, 2012

Episode 3 - I Like Cute Things, You SeeE324m

I Like Cute Things, You See

Riki is called out for tea and a chat by Kurugaya Yuiko, a mysterious girl who rarely shows up to class. He invites her to join the Little Busters, but when she meets the team's resident musclebrain, Masato, sparks instantly fly.

Oct 20, 2012

Episode 4 - We'll Make a Happy, Sunny PlaceE424m

We'll Make a Happy, Sunny Place

On the school roof, Riki catches Komari whispering something about an older brother in her sleep. But when she wakes up, she tells him that she's an only child and her brother only appears to her in dreams, where he reads her a sad story from a picture book only to fade away when she awakens...

Oct 27, 2012

Episode 5 - To Find What I’ve LostE524m

To Find What I’ve Lost

When Komari's normally cheerful smiles begin to look sad and lonely, Riki decides to cheer her up by searching for her older brother... but does he really exist? The next day, the two of them pay a visit to Komari's hometown in hopes of recovering her lost memories.

Nov 3, 2012

Episode 6 - Let's Find Wonderful ThingsE624m

Let's Find Wonderful Things

Komari has finally recovered her memories of her older brother - and it has left her in a tragic state of confusion. With the support of the Little Busters, Riki sets out to bring Komari's cheerful smile back.

Nov 10, 2012

Episode 7 - Now Then, Guess Who!E724m

Now Then, Guess Who!

The Little Busters are still short a few members, so Riki decides to invite a girl from a neighboring class, Saigusa Haruka, to the team. But the energetic, playful Haruka has a reputation for being the school's biggest troublemaker, and is under constant pursuit by the school's Disciplinary Committee.

Nov 17, 2012

Episode 8 - Let's Look for Roommate!E824m

Let's Look for Roommate!

When Riki sees Kud playing Frisbee with her dogs, he knows that her quick, agile movements would make her a good candidate for the Little Busters and extends the invitation. But Kud hasn't had an easy time making friends since she came to Japan, and she could use the help of her new teammates to find a willing dorm roommate.

Nov 24, 2012

Episode 9 - Save the Cafeteria!E924m

Save the Cafeteria!

One of Rin's cats brings her yet another mysterious note. This time its cryptic demand is to "save the school cafeteria" - but none of the Little Busters can see what about the cafeteria needs saving.

Dec 1, 2012

Episode 10 - The Blue of the Sky, the Blue of the SeaE1024m

The Blue of the Sky, the Blue of the Sea

While searching for a stray ball sent flying at a Little Busters practice, Riki encounters Mio, a girl who always sits and reads in the shade of a tree with a parasol open. There's one book she's particularly fond of, but she won't tell Riki what it's about. When she loses the book, it's up to Riki to help her find it.

Dec 8, 2012

Episode 11 - See, There Ain't No GhostsE1124m

See, There Ain't No Ghosts

Kyousuke gathers the Little Busters together for a little test of courage. Their mission takes them on a search through the school building while avoiding traps set by Kyousuke, but eventually they sense that an eerie black shadow has been watching their progress...

Dec 15, 2012

Episode 12 - A Blue World, Stretching on to EternityE1224m

A Blue World, Stretching on to Eternity

Riki has invited Mio to be the manager of the Little Busters, and the team welcomes her warmly. However, just when they think she's finally opening up to them, she disappears...

Dec 22, 2012

Episode 13 - Where the End BeginsE1324m

Where the End Begins

Mio has been absent from school for several days, and everyone, even the Little Busters, seems to be gradually forgetting about her. Riki finally spots her in the courtyard again, but he notices an unfamiliar loneliness in her eyes...

Jan 5, 2013

Episode 14 - That’s Why I’ll Hold My Hand Out to YouE1424m

That’s Why I’ll Hold My Hand Out to You

When was the last time anyone saw Mio reading a book under the tree in the courtyard? What kind of person was she? Riki's memories become vague and he becomes scared that he might forget her completely. Will he be able to find the real Mio before she completely disappears?

Jan 12, 2013

Episode 15 - Hell Yeah, This Totally Rocks!E1524m

Hell Yeah, This Totally Rocks!

Rin has called Riki to her room under false pretenses. Now he is stuck for the night while his friends mount a rescue attempt.

Jan 19, 2013

Episode 16 - Don't Look at Me Like ThatE1624m

Don't Look at Me Like That

Saigusa Haruka is considered the biggest rule violator at school and the school Disciplinary Committee has it out for her, in particular Futaki Kanata. When Haruka’s family history is posted over the school the Little Busters must search for her.

Jan 26, 2013

Episode 17 - I Wanted Someone to Stay by My SideE1724m

I Wanted Someone to Stay by My Side

The secret of the Saigusa family is explained to the Little Buster crew, and Riki wants to help his friend cope with her new Infamy.

Feb 2, 2013

Episode 18 - The Answer Is Within Your HeartE1824m

The Answer Is Within Your Heart

With the encouragement of her friends, Haruka confronts Futaki and lays it all out. What Futaki has to share will change how the Little Busters view her.

Feb 9, 2013

Episode 19 - Keep Working HardE1924m

Keep Working Hard

Kud might be smart be she lacks some common sense concepts due to her traveling. With the upcoming practical exams the Little Busters aim to help her ace the test.

Feb 16, 2013

Episode 20 - Cure the LovesickE2024m

Cure the Lovesick

Sasasegawa Sasam and Rin continue to have battles, but that is pushed aside for as another one of her cats have brought her a mysterious message to help another student.

Feb 23, 2013

Episode 21 - Fifty Nautical Miles into the SkyE2124m

Fifty Nautical Miles into the Sky

Kud shares an ancient island custom with Riki as she remembers the time she spent with her mother.

Mar 2, 2013

Episode 22 - I Promise I’ll Come BackE2224m

I Promise I’ll Come Back

The Little Busters are there to help, but sometimes they are powerless to do anything.

Mar 9, 2013

Episode 23 - For Those You LoveE2324m

For Those You Love

Tebwa rebel forces are angry at the government and are looking for anyone connected with the space program to blame…

Mar 16, 2013

Episode 24 - If Rin-chan Is Happy, I’m Happy, TooE2424m

If Rin-chan Is Happy, I’m Happy, Too

Rin next challenge has been delivered and Riki has grown more suspicious of the timing of the notes.

Mar 23, 2013

Episode 25 - The Final MemberE2524m

The Final Member

Kyousuke predictions of the final Little Buster member shocks Riki, but that is not the bombshell that will be presented to Riki.

Mar 30, 2013

Episode 26 - The Greatest of FriendsE2624m

The Greatest of Friends

Thrust into the role of leader of the Little Busters, Riki is finding it hard to fill Kyousuke shoes.

Apr 6, 2013

Actors

Yui Horie

Yui Horie

Riki Naoe (voice)

Tomoe Tamiyasu

Tomoe Tamiyasu

Rin Natsume (voice)

Hikaru Midorikawa

Hikaru Midorikawa

Kyousuke Natsume (voice)

Nobutoshi Canna

Nobutoshi Canna

Masato Inohara (voice)

Yusei Oda

Yusei Oda

Kengo Miyazawa (voice)

Natsumi Yanase

Natsumi Yanase

Komari Kamikita (voice)

Hikaru Isshiki

Hikaru Isshiki

Yuiko Kurugaya (voice)

Keiko Suzuki

Keiko Suzuki

Haruka Saigusa (voice)

Naomi Wakabayashi

Naomi Wakabayashi

Kudryavka Noumi (voice)

Shiho Kawaragi

Shiho Kawaragi

Mio Nishizono (voice)

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