YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily (2011)
A delightful Japanese anime comedy about four middle school girls and their wonderfully pointless Amusement Club.
YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily - Series Information
- Original Title: ゆるゆり
- First Air Year: 2011
- Last Air Year: 2015
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 36
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 5, 2011 (United States - TV-14), July 5, 2011 (Canada - 14+), July 5, 2011 (France - 12), July 5, 2011 (Australia - M), July 5, 2011 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: YuruYuri Nachuyachumi!+ +1 (JP), Лилии на ветру (RU)
- Production Companies: Doga Kobo, TYO Animations, Pony Canyon, Ichijinsha, AT-X, TV Tokyo Medianet, Sotsu, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, MAGNET, Osaka Broadcasting Corporation
- Production Countries: Japan
YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily - Plot
On her first day attending the all-girls Nanamori Middle School in Takaoka, Toyama Akaza Akari oversleeps, to be awakened by her one-year-senior childhood friends: the level-headed Funami Yui and the often self-centered Toshinou Kyouko. Planning on exciting club activities at school, Akari joins the club her older friends have set up. But as it turns out Kyouko and Yui simply took over the former room of the now defunct tea ceremony club for their own Amusement Club. In regard to what the club does, Kyouko explains: "We just hang out and do whatever we want!" This is not exactly what the helpful and energetic Akari had hoped for. Surprisingly a few days later Yoshikawa Chinatsu joins the club even though she mistook it for the former tea ceremony club. And so the four fun-loving girls could enjoy spending their spare time at the club were it not for the student council, in person of vice president Sugiura Ayano, who does her very best to shut down this unauthorized club.
YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily - Trailer
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YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Shiori Mikami
- Yuka Otsubo
- Minami Tsuda
- Rumi Okubo
- Saki Fujita
- Aki Toyosaki
- Emiri Kato
- Suzuko Mimori
Writers
- Takashi Aoshima
- Makoto Fukami
- Kenji Sugihara
- Takamitsu Kohno
- Hideaki Koyasu
YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily - FAQs
What is YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily about?
YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily follows four middle school girls at Nanamori Middle School who form the unofficial Amusement Club, spending their free time on playful, aimless fun. The series blends slice-of-life comedy with warm friendship dynamics and light girls'-love undertones throughout its three seasons.
How many seasons does YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily have?
YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily has 3 main seasons plus a specials collection. Season 1 aired in 2011, Season 2 (subtitled ♬♬) followed in 2012, and Season 3 (San★Hai!) aired in 2015. Each main season contains 12 episodes, totalling 36 episodes across the run.
Is YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily based on a manga?
Yes, YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily is adapted from the manga series YuruYuri by Namori, serialized in Ichijinsha's Comic Yuri Hime magazine since 2008. The manga is an ongoing slice-of-life comedy and is one of the most recognized titles in the girls'-love (GL) genre.
Who are the main voice actors in YuruYuri?
The main voice cast includes Shiori Mikami as Akari Akaza, Yuka Otsubo as Kyouko Toshinou, Minami Tsuda as Yui Funami, and Rumi Okubo as Chinatsu Yoshikawa. Supporting roles are voiced by Saki Fujita, Aki Toyosaki, Emiri Kato, and Suzuko Mimori.
When did YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily first air?
YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily first aired on July 5, 2011, on TV Tokyo in Japan. The series concluded with its third season in 2015, making it a beloved multi-year franchise within the slice-of-life and girls'-love anime genres.
Where can I watch YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily?
YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel as part of their subscription libraries. It is also available for purchase on Amazon Video. Availability may vary by region, so checking JustWatch for local options is recommended.
Is YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily worth watching?
YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily is widely praised by anime fans for its energetic humor, endearing cast, and relaxed pacing. It is considered a standout title in the slice-of-life and girls'-love genres, offering lighthearted entertainment that rewards viewers who enjoy character-driven comedy with warm ensemble dynamics.
What are shows similar to YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily?
Fans of YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily often enjoy Non Non Biyori, Laid-Back Camp, and Hidamari Sketch for their similar slice-of-life warmth. Frame Arms Girl and Dream Eater Merry also share thematic overlap. These series offer comparable comedic tone, school settings, and character-focused storytelling.
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