2026PG-130h 24mAnimationComedyDrama
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class
Maki Maehara, the class outcast, finally makes his first friend: Umi Asanagi, the second-prettiest girl in class and the center of everyone’s attentio...
7.0
IMDb
Director
Unknown
Release
Apr 7, 2026
Quick Verdict
“Highly recommended for 2026.”
Plot Summary
Maki Maehara, the class outcast, finally makes his first friend: Umi Asanagi, the second-prettiest girl in class and the center of everyone’s attention. He’s convinced she’s out of his league, but as their unlikely friendship grows, Maki starts to wonder…could there be more than just friendship between them?
What Works
- Solid entry in the animation, comedy, drama catalog
- Stunning cinematography and production design that demands a large screen
- A compelling lead performance that anchors the entire narrative
What Doesn't
- A few minor subplots feel slightly underdeveloped
- May feel overly familiar to long-time fans of the genre
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Cast & Production
Cast
Haruki IshiyaMaki Maehara (voice)
Manaka IwamiUmi Asanagi (voice)
Sayumi SuzushiroYū Amami (voice)
Ikumi HasegawaNina Nitta (voice)
Yuhko KaidaMasaki Maehara (voice)
Shizuka ItohSora Asanagi (voice)
Minami TsudaMiki Yagisawa (voice)
