Himari Inuzuka
main character
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6.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 2025 – June 20, 2025
- Season
- Spring 2025
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Youhei Suzuki
- Original creator
- Nana Nanana
- Music
- Jun Ichikawa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Love Triangle91%Heterosexual88%School86%Male Protagonist82%Horticulture82%Unrequited Love78%Female Protagonist71%Fashion70%Primarily Teen Cast68%CGI30%
TVFINISHED2025 SPRING6.4 / 10 AniList score
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?
男女の友情は成立する？（いや、 しないっ!!）• Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)
Synopsis
Childhood BFFs Himari and Yuu’s vow of friendship hits turbulence when Yuu reunites with his first crush in high school. Himari, who’s never known the fuzzy warmth of a crush, now must confront her feelings. Their shared dreams and peaceful days as a twosome gardening club are tested in this tale of love, flowers, and growing pains! (Source: Crunchyroll, edited)
Should you watch Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive??
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 31% of 20,068 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #34 most popular anime of 2025, and #9 most popular anime of Spring 2025 on AniList.
Of the 47.5K AniList users who started it, 10.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 30.8K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Romance — especially love triangle, heterosexual, school, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nana Nanana
- Director
- Youhei Suzuki
- Series composition
- Nozu Yaemori
- Character design
- Natsuki Ooyama
- Music
- Jun Ichikawa
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Shitsumon, Koitte Nandeshou ka?” by HaKoniwalily & HoneyWorks · eps 1-4
Endings (1)
- ED1“Dear my Soleil” by Hina Tachibana · eps 2-12
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Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? FAQ
How many episodes does Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? have?
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive??
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? finished?
Yes. Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? has finished airing — the final episode aired June 20, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive??
No sequel is listed for Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? based on a light novel?
Yes. Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? adapts the light novel by Nana Nanana.
Who animated Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive??
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Youhei Suzuki.
Who sings the opening of Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive??
The opening, "Shitsumon, Koitte Nandeshou ka?", is performed by HaKoniwalily & HoneyWorks.
Where can I watch Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive??
Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive? is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.