Akira Endou
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 20 min
- Total watch time
- 4 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 8, 1998 – July 1, 1998
- Season
- Spring 1998
- Source
- Visual novel
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Katayama
- Music
- Tomoyuki Hamada
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
4h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Primarily Female Cast79%Coming of Age79%Episodic75%Urban60%LGBTQ+ Themes60%Anthology50%Tomboy50%Ensemble Cast20%
overview details
Synopsis
Sentimental Journey is a collection of twelve short stories about twelve different girls. Though unrelated, there is one common theme that binds the episodes together: each girl's bittersweet experience of first love. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Sentimental Journey?
Sentimental Journey has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 37% of 465 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #33 highest-rated anime of 1998, and #33 most popular anime of 1998 on AniList.
Of the 887 AniList users who started it, 8.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 609 have finished it.
At about 4 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Romance — especially primarily female cast, coming of age, episodic, urban.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Katayama
- Series composition
- Kazuyoshi Katayama
- Character design
- Madoka Hirayama
- Music
- Tomoyuki Hamada
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Sentimental Journey FAQ
How many episodes does Sentimental Journey have?
Sentimental Journey has 12 episodes of about 20 minutes each, roughly 4 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Sentimental Journey?
About 4 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is Sentimental Journey finished?
Yes. Sentimental Journey has finished airing — the final episode aired July 1, 1998.
Is there a season 2 of Sentimental Journey?
No sequel is listed for Sentimental Journey as of October 2026.
Is Sentimental Journey based on a visual novel?
Yes. Sentimental Journey adapts the visual novel.
Who animated Sentimental Journey?
Sentimental Journey was animated by Sunrise and directed by Kazuyoshi Katayama.
Who sings the opening of Sentimental Journey?
The opening, "Tenshi ni Aitakute", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Sentimental Journey?
Sentimental Journey is listed on Bilibili. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.