Tsuredure Children (2017)
A delightful anime anthology capturing the clumsy, comedic, and tender moments of young love among high school students.
Tsuredure Children - Series Information
- Original Title: 徒然チルドレン
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2017
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (12 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 4, 2017 (United States - TV-14), July 4, 2017 (Canada - 14+), July 4, 2017 (Australia - M), July 4, 2017 (Brazil - 14), July 4, 2017 (Mexico - B-15), July 4, 2017 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: Tsurezure Chirudoren (JP), 徒然Children (CN)
- Production Companies: NAS, Jinnan Studio, Studio Gokumi, King Records, A-1 Pictures
- Production Countries: Japan
Tsuredure Children - Plot
A series depicting various scenarios of young love. These stories range from a boy, crippled by his absolute lack of confidence in himself, cannot even accept the fact that the girl of his dreams actually asked him out on a date, to the near-psychotic girl that pours her own blood into her homemade chocolate in order to win his heart.
Tsuredure Children - Trailer
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Tsuredure Children - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yui Ogura
- Kana Hanazawa
- Tomoaki Maeno
- Kaito Ishikawa
- Inori Minase
- Seiichiro Yamashita
- Akari Kito
- Kentaro Kumagai
- Haruka Miyake
- Kohei Amasaki
Writers
- Tatsuhiko Urahata
Executive Producers
- Tsuneo Takechi
- Osamu Yoshiba
- Kenji Oshiba
- Masahisa Aoki
- Tsutomu Yanagimura
Tsuredure Children - FAQs
Where can you stream Tsuredure Children online?
Tsuredure Children is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can be purchased digitally on the Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll remains the most accessible option for anime fans looking to watch it with subtitles.
Is Tsuredure Children based on a manga?
The series is adapted from the manga of the same name by Toshiya Wakabayashi, serialized in Square Enix's Monthly GFantasy magazine. The manga's anthology-style format — following multiple couples simultaneously — translates naturally into the short-episode anime structure, with each segment spotlighting a different pair.
Who voices the main characters in Tsuredure Children?
The voice cast is stacked with fan-favorite talent. Kana Hanazawa voices Yuki Minagawa, Inori Minase plays Chizuru Takano, Kaito Ishikawa voices Takuro Sugawara, and Tomoaki Maeno takes on Takeru Gouda. Other notable voices include Akari Kito, Seiichiro Yamashita, and Kentaro Kumagai.
How many episodes does Tsuredure Children have?
Tsuredure Children ran for a single season of 12 episodes, each roughly 12 minutes long. The short-form format works in the show's favor — every episode packs in multiple couple vignettes, keeping the pacing snappy and the romantic tension refreshingly bite-sized.
Is Tsuredure Children worth watching for romance fans?
For fans of school romance anime, it's a genuine treat. Rather than dragging out a single will-they-won't-they dynamic across an entire cour, the show juggles several couples at once, delivering satisfying romantic payoffs faster than most series dare to. It's funny, sweet, and surprisingly earnest.
What makes Tsuredure Children different from other romance anime?
Most romance anime tease confessions for entire seasons. Tsuredure Children throws that playbook out — couples actually confess, date, and navigate relationships within just a few episodes. The anthology structure also means you get a wide variety of romantic personalities and comedic situations packed into each short episode.
When did Tsuredure Children first air?
The series premiered on July 4, 2017, airing on Tokyo MX in Japan. It was part of the Summer 2017 anime season and quickly gained a following for its charming multi-couple format and quick-fire romantic comedy moments.
What are some anime similar to Tsuredure Children?
If Tsuredure Children hit the spot, try My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU for sharper writing, Blue Spring Ride for emotional depth, or My Love Story!! for a refreshingly different romantic dynamic. Maid Sama! and Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! also deliver plenty of comedic romantic tension.
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