Ryou Mizuhara
main character
TV_SHORT
6.0
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 12 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 3, 2004 – December 26, 2004
- Season
- Fall 2004
- Source
- Visual novel
- Director
- Takashi Yamamoto
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
2h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Heterosexual79%Orphan79%Slapstick79%Male Protagonist60%Ojou-sama50%School40%Nudity40%Female Harem30%Kuudere30%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2004 FALL6.0 / 10 AniList score
Final Approach
Φなる・あぷろーち
Synopsis
Ever since their parents died a few years ago, Ryo and his sister Akane have been living alone together. Despite their difficult situation, they are still living reasonably happy and normal lives. However, everything is about to be flipped upside-down due to a secret government project. Due to increasingly low birth rates in Japan, the Japanese government is testing a program in which two young people are forced to marry. Ryo wants no part of it, but he is given little choice in the matter; his new fiancée, Shizuka, comes to his home late one night with several dozen government issued bodyguards, who are there to ensure the success of the new couple. Unlike Ryo, Shizuka couldn’t be more willing to go along with this new program, and eagerly goes about her wifely duties, despite his objections. With meddling friends, pushy bodyguards, and an overenthusiastic new fiancée, Ryo’s life has taken a turn in a direction the young man certainly didn’t expect. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Final Approach?
Final Approach has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 60/100 — 20% of 2,349 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #2 highest-rated anime of 2004, and #2 most popular anime of 2004, and #1 highest-rated anime of Fall 2004 on AniList.
Of the 3.9K AniList users who started it, 6.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 3.3K have finished it.
At about 2 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Romance — especially heterosexual, orphan, slapstick, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Takashi Yamamoto
- Series composition
- Katsumi Hasegawa
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Kimiiro Palette” by Sakura Nogawa
Endings (1)
- ED1“Love, Fate, Love” by Miyuki Hashimoto
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Final Approach
Final Approach FAQ
How many episodes does Final Approach have?
Final Approach has 13 episodes of about 12 minutes each, roughly 2 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Final Approach?
About 2 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Final Approach finished?
Yes. Final Approach has finished airing — the final episode aired December 26, 2004.
Is there a season 2 of Final Approach?
No sequel is listed for Final Approach as of October 2026.
Is Final Approach based on a visual novel?
Yes. Final Approach adapts the visual novel.
Who sings the opening of Final Approach?
The opening, "Kimiiro Palette", is performed by Sakura Nogawa.