Little Busters! (2012)
A heartfelt anime series about friendship, loss, and the bonds that carry us through life's most difficult moments.
Little Busters! - Series Information
- Original Title: リトルバスターズ!
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Animation
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 39
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 6, 2012 (United States - TV-14), October 6, 2012 (United Kingdom - 12), October 6, 2012 (Australia - PG)
- Networks: Tokyo MX, AT-X
- Production Companies: J.C.STAFF, VISUAL ARTS/Key
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 小小克星 (CN), リトルバスターズ！～Refrain～ (JP), Little Busters! EX (US), 校園剋星 (HK)
Little Busters! - Plot
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.
Little Busters! - Trailer
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Little Busters! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Keiko Suzuki
- Naomi Wakabayashi
- Yui Horie
- Tomoe Tamiyasu
- Hikaru Midorikawa
- Nobutoshi Canna
- Yusei Oda
- Natsumi Yanase
- Hikaru Isshiki
- Yuiko Tatsumi
Writers
- Michiru Shimada
- Yuniko Ayana
Little Busters! - FAQs
Is Little Busters! based on a visual novel?
Yes. Little Busters! is adapted from the 2007 visual novel of the same name developed by Key, the studio renowned for emotional story-driven games such as Clannad and Kanon. The anime adaptation was produced by J.C.STAFF and aired in 2012.
What is the correct watch order for Little Busters!?
The recommended order is: Season 1 (Little Busters!, 26 episodes), followed by Season 2 (Little Busters! Refrain, 13 episodes). Specials and the EX arc can be watched after completing Refrain to avoid spoilers and fully appreciate the story's emotional payoff.
Where can you stream Little Busters!?
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What is Little Busters! about?
Little Busters! follows Riki Naoe, a high school student whose life was transformed after a group of childhood friends called the Little Busters helped him through grief. The series blends lighthearted school comedy with deeply emotional storytelling, culminating in a profound exploration of friendship and loss.
When did Little Busters! first air?
Little Busters! first aired on October 6, 2012, in Japan on Tokyo MX and AT-X. The second season, Little Busters! Refrain, followed in 2013, concluding the main story arc with 13 additional episodes.
How many seasons and episodes does Little Busters! have?
Little Busters! consists of 2 main seasons totalling 39 episodes: Season 1 (Little Busters!) with 26 episodes and Season 2 (Little Busters! Refrain) with 13 episodes. An additional Season 0 contains 10 special episodes.
Who are the main voice actors in Little Busters!?
The principal voice cast includes Yui Horie as Riki Naoe, Tomoe Tamiyasu as Rin Natsume, Hikaru Midorikawa as Kyousuke Natsume, Nobutoshi Canna as Masato Inohara, Yusei Oda as Kengo Miyazawa, Keiko Suzuki as Haruka Saigusa, and Naomi Wakabayashi as Kudryavka Noumi.
What is the content rating for Little Busters!?
Little Busters! carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series contains emotionally intense themes, mild violence, and mature narrative elements, particularly in the Refrain season.
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