Hiyori Kashiwada
main character
TV
6.9
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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 4, 2025 – December 20, 2025
- Season
- Fall 2025
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- STUDIO POLON
- Director
- Tomohiro Kamitani
- Original creator
- Fuyu Azuma
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto, Tetsuya Shitara
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen95%Heterosexual92%Kuudere90%School80%Male Protagonist79%Episodic76%Tsundere75%Iyashikei75%Bullying73%Female Protagonist60%
TVFINISHED2025 FALL6.9 / 10 AniList score
Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota
顔に出ない柏田さんと顔に出る太田君• Kao ni Denai Kashiwada-san to Kao ni Deru Oota-kun
Synopsis
Kashiwada-san’s face is a masterpiece of stoicism. Her classmate Oota-kun? A walking explosion of emotions determined to crack her calm with over-the-top antics. (Spoiler: It’s not working.) But between his failed surprises and her secret smiles, these polar-opposite classmates might just be into each other! Witness a rom-com where love speaks louder than expressions. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota?
Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 37% of 5,206 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #99 highest-rated anime of 2025, and #24 highest-rated anime of Fall 2025, and #22 most popular anime of Fall 2025 on AniList.
Of the 14.7K AniList users who started it, 11.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 8.4K 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, Slice of Life — especially shounen, heterosexual, kuudere, school.
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
- Fuyu Azuma
- Director
- Tomohiro Kamitani
- Series composition
- Michiko Yokote
- Character design
- Naoto Nakamura
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
- Music
- Tetsuya Shitara
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Kao ni Denai Kashiwada-san to Kao ni Deru Oota-kun CM
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Hyaku Mensou” by Hashimero · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Amanojaku Hero” by Sangatsu no Phantasia · eps 1-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota FAQ
How many episodes does Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota have?
Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota?
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 Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota finished?
Yes. Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota has finished airing — the final episode aired December 20, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota?
No sequel is listed for Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota based on a manga?
Yes. Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota adapts the manga by Fuyu Azuma.
Who animated Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota?
Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota was animated by STUDIO POLON and directed by Tomohiro Kamitani.
Who sings the opening of Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota?
The opening, "Hyaku Mensou", is performed by Hashimero.
Where can I watch Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota?
Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.