Makoto Hanaoka
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 5, 2024 – September 27, 2024
- Season
- Summer 2024
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- project No.9
- Director
- Shinsuke Yanagi
- Original creator
- Pom
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Coming of Age95%Crossdressing94%LGBTQ+ Themes90%Femboy85%Primarily Teen Cast84%School83%Female Protagonist80%Bisexual75%Male Protagonist75%Josei62%
TVFINISHED2024 SUMMER7.2 / 10 AniList score
Senpai is an Otokonoko
先輩はおとこのこ• Senpai wa Otokonoko
Synopsis
For Makoto Hanaoka, life’s about to get more complicated. Saki Aoi, a lively girl with loads of confidence, confesses her love for Makoto one day. When he fails to reciprocate, Saki declares she will be his first love! She shares her goal with a mutual friend, Ryuuji Taiga, who also confesses his crush on Makoto. Stuck in a love triangle, Makoto must find a way to make it work and have fun. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Senpai is an Otokonoko?
Senpai is an Otokonoko has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 51% of 9,728 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #76 highest-rated anime of 2024, and #16 highest-rated anime of Summer 2024, and #22 most popular anime of Summer 2024 on AniList.
Of the 21.6K AniList users who started it, 16.1% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 12.2K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Romance — especially coming of age, crossdressing, lgbtq+ themes, femboy.
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
- Pom
- Director
- Shinsuke Yanagi
- Series composition
- Yoriko Tomita
- Character design
- Shouto Shinkai
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Senpai is an Otokonoko is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Senpai is an Otokonoko Movie: Sunshine After the Rain (2025)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Wagamama” by Kujira · eps 1-3
Endings (1)
- ED1“Are ga Koi Datta no kana feat. nishina” by nishina & Kujira · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Senpai is an Otokonoko FAQ
How many episodes does Senpai is an Otokonoko have?
Senpai is an Otokonoko has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Senpai is an Otokonoko?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Senpai is an Otokonoko finished?
Yes. Senpai is an Otokonoko has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 2024.
Is there a season 2 of Senpai is an Otokonoko?
Yes — the story continues in Senpai is an Otokonoko Movie: Sunshine After the Rain (2025).
Where do I start Senpai is an Otokonoko?
Start here: Senpai is an Otokonoko is the first entry, followed by Senpai is an Otokonoko Movie: Sunshine After the Rain.
Is Senpai is an Otokonoko based on a manga?
Yes. Senpai is an Otokonoko adapts the manga by Pom.
Who animated Senpai is an Otokonoko?
Senpai is an Otokonoko was animated by project No.9 and directed by Shinsuke Yanagi.
Who sings the opening of Senpai is an Otokonoko?
The opening, "Wagamama", is performed by Kujira.
Where can I watch Senpai is an Otokonoko?
Senpai is an Otokonoko is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.