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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 12, 2009 – June 28, 2009
- Season
- Spring 2009
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Yoshinobu Yamakawa
- Original creator
- Mizuki Kawashita
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School79%Coming of Age79%Tsundere60%Heterosexual60%Shounen50%Ensemble Cast50%Primarily Female Cast40%Delinquents20%Swimming20%Tomboy20%
overview details
Synopsis
A series relating the intertwined stories about the "first loves" of several middle-schoolers and high-schoolers. Each episode tends to focus on a different character, however the developments established during previous episodes continue to play smaller roles in those following. As the series progresses, an array of unusual and unexpected love webs begin to blossom.
Should you watch Hatsukoi Limited?
Hatsukoi Limited has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 38% of 5,712 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #43 highest-rated anime of 2009, and #50 most popular anime of 2009, and #15 highest-rated anime of Spring 2009 on AniList.
Of the 10.1K AniList users who started it, 6.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 7.9K 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, Ecchi, Romance — especially school, coming of age, tsundere, heterosexual.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mizuki Kawashita
- Director
- Yoshinobu Yamakawa
- Series composition
- Mariko Kunisawa
- Character design
- Tomoyuki Shitaya
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Hatsukoi Limited: Gentei Shoujo
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Future Stream” by Sphere
Endings (3)
- ED1“Hatsukoi limited” by marble · eps 1-5, 7-8, 10-11
- ED2“Gensou no Basho, Sorezore no Michi no Ue” by marble · eps 6
- ED3“Sora ni Mau” by marble · eps 9
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Hatsukoi Limited FAQ
How many episodes does Hatsukoi Limited have?
Hatsukoi Limited has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Hatsukoi Limited?
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 Hatsukoi Limited finished?
Yes. Hatsukoi Limited has finished airing — the final episode aired June 28, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Hatsukoi Limited?
No sequel is listed for Hatsukoi Limited as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Hatsukoi Limited based on a manga?
Yes. Hatsukoi Limited adapts the manga by Mizuki Kawashita.
Who animated Hatsukoi Limited?
Hatsukoi Limited was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Yoshinobu Yamakawa.
Who sings the opening of Hatsukoi Limited?
The opening, "Future Stream", is performed by Sphere.