Kotone Sawanatsu
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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 8, 2011 – June 24, 2011
- Season
- Spring 2011
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Xebec
- Director
- Ryouki Kamitsubo
- Original creator
- Ryo Azuchi
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Nudity84%Parody84%Surreal Comedy83%Tennis75%Slapstick73%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things68%School66%Kuudere60%Shounen40%Female Protagonist20%
overview details
Synopsis
The tennis comedy centers around the members of a female middle school soft tennis team and the twists and turns that their lives take as they aim for the nationals.
Should you watch Softenni?
Softenni has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100 — 24% of 2,114 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #84 highest-rated anime of 2011, and #94 most popular anime of 2011 on AniList.
Of the 3.6K AniList users who started it, 14.0% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 2.6K 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, Sports — especially nudity, parody, surreal comedy, tennis.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ryo Azuchi
- Director
- Ryouki Kamitsubo
- Series composition
- Ryouki Kamitsubo
- Character design
- Yuuichi Oka
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Softenni Specials
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Rule Book wo Wasurechae” by Ultra-Prism & Shiratamachuu Soft Tennis Bu
Endings (1)
- ED1“Tsumasaki Dachi” by Kanae Itou
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Softenni FAQ
How many episodes does Softenni have?
Softenni has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Softenni?
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 Softenni finished?
Yes. Softenni has finished airing — the final episode aired June 24, 2011.
Is there a season 2 of Softenni?
No sequel is listed for Softenni as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Softenni based on a manga?
Yes. Softenni adapts the manga by Ryo Azuchi.
Who animated Softenni?
Softenni was animated by Xebec and directed by Ryouki Kamitsubo.
Who sings the opening of Softenni?
The opening, "Rule Book wo Wasurechae", is performed by Ultra-Prism & Shiratamachuu Soft Tennis Bu.