リトルバスターズ!

2012 - 2013

The Team Name Will Be... the Little Busters

6th October 2012

Episode 1

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...

If You're Happy, I'm Happy

13th October 2012

Episode 2

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...

I Like Cute Things, You See

20th October 2012

Episode 3

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.

We'll Make a Happy, Sunny Place

27th October 2012

Episode 4

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...

To Find What I’ve Lost

3rd November 2012

Episode 5

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.

Let's Find Wonderful Things

10th November 2012

Episode 6

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.

Now Then, Guess Who!

17th November 2012

Episode 7

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.

Let's Look for Roommate!

24th November 2012

Episode 8

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.

Save the Cafeteria!

1st December 2012

Episode 9

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.

The Blue of the Sky, the Blue of the Sea

8th December 2012

Episode 10

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.

See, There Ain't No Ghosts

15th December 2012

Episode 11

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...

A Blue World, Stretching on to Eternity

22nd December 2012

Episode 12

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...

Where the End Begins

5th January 2013

Episode 13

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...

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

12th January 2013

Episode 14

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?

Hell Yeah, This Totally Rocks!

19th January 2013

Episode 15

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

Don't Look at Me Like That

26th January 2013

Episode 16

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.

I Wanted Someone to Stay by My Side

2nd February 2013

Episode 17

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.

The Answer Is Within Your Heart

9th February 2013

Episode 18

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.

Keep Working Hard

16th February 2013

Episode 19

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.

Cure the Lovesick

23rd February 2013

Episode 20

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.

Fifty Nautical Miles into the Sky

Episode 21

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

I Promise I’ll Come Back

Episode 22

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

For Those You Love

16th March 2013

Episode 23

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

If Rin-chan Is Happy, I’m Happy, Too

23rd March 2013

Episode 24

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

The Final Member

30th March 2013

Episode 25

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

The Greatest of Friends

Episode 26

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

Top Cast

Yui Horie•Tomoe Tamiyasu•Hikaru Midorikawa

Comedy Animation

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.

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Yui Horie Image

Yui Horie

Riki Naoe (voice)

Tomoe Tamiyasu Image

Tomoe Tamiyasu

Rin Natsume (voice)

Hikaru Midorikawa Image

Hikaru Midorikawa

Kyousuke Natsume (voice)

Nobutoshi Canna Image

Nobutoshi Canna

Masato Inohara (voice)

Yusei Oda Image

Yusei Oda

Kengo Miyazawa (voice)

Natsumi Yanase Image

Natsumi Yanase

Komari Kamikita (voice)

Hikaru Isshiki Image

Hikaru Isshiki

Yuiko Kurugaya (voice)

Keiko Suzuki Image

Keiko Suzuki

Haruka Saigusa (voice)

Naomi Wakabayashi Image

Naomi Wakabayashi

Kudryavka Noumi (voice)

Shiho Kawaragi Image

Shiho Kawaragi

Mio Nishizono (voice)

Full Crew

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Yoshinobu Yamakawa

Series Director

Kyousuke Ishikawa

Color Designer

Noriko Dohi

Producer

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Shinji Orito

Music

Haruko Iizuka

Character Designer

Manabu Miwa

Music

Togoshi Magome

Music

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Michiru Shimada

Series Composition

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Music

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Jun Maeda

Music

Satoshi Motoyama

Sound Director

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