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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
- October 5, 2017 – December 28, 2017
- Season
- Fall 2017
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- PINE JAM
- Director
- Atsushi Kobayashi
- Music
- yanaginagi, Erika Fukasawa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Coming of Age98%Heterosexual97%School90%Primarily Teen Cast70%Photography60%Female Protagonist60%Male Protagonist60%Trains57%Baseball56%Musical Theater40%
overview details
Synopsis
The original anime Just Because! focuses on subtly portraying the feelings of a group of high school students nearing graduation. Near the end of second semester at third year, when students have very little time in high school left, and are just waiting for graduation, the appearance of a new transfer student begins to change what remains of their high school lives just as they were about to graduate. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Just Because!?
Just Because! has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 41% of 30,995 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #61 highest-rated anime of 2017, and #42 most popular anime of 2017, and #21 highest-rated anime of Fall 2017 on AniList.
Of the 53.1K AniList users who started it, 7.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 42.5K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Romance, Slice of Life — especially coming of age, heterosexual, school, primarily teen cast.
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
- Director
- Atsushi Kobayashi
- Series composition
- Hajime Kamoshida
- Character design
- Hiroyuki Yoshii
- Music
- yanaginagi
- Music
- Erika Fukasawa
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“over and over” by Nagi Yanagi · eps 2, 4-9
Endings (1)
- ED1“behind” by Lynn & Karin Isobe · eps 2-6, 10-11
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Just Because! FAQ
How many episodes does Just Because! have?
Just Because! has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Just Because!?
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 Just Because! finished?
Yes. Just Because! has finished airing — the final episode aired December 28, 2017.
Is there a season 2 of Just Because!?
No sequel is listed for Just Because! as of October 2026.
Is Just Because! based on a manga?
No. Just Because! is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Just Because!?
Just Because! was animated by PINE JAM and directed by Atsushi Kobayashi.
Who sings the opening of Just Because!?
The opening, "over and over", is performed by Nagi Yanagi.
Where can I watch Just Because!?
Just Because! is listed on YouTube, Bilibili TV, Hoopla. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.