You and I Are Polar Opposites
TV Series2026–present · 1 season · 25 episodes · Returning

You and I Are Polar Opposites

Taste attributes: animationcomedyromancetried & testedwholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringlove conquers all

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Boxlist takeAn accessible animated series that is stylish, good-natured and larger-than-life. Best if you like escapism over depth.

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8.6 /10

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Season

Season 1

· 2026 · 25 episodes
Episodes (25)
  1. 1You, My Polar Opposite11 Jan 2026

    Suzuki is always cheerful and energetic, but she often worries about what the people around her think of her. That's why she secretly admires Tani, the quiet boy who sits next to her in class, for always clearly speaking his mind. One day after school, the two of them end up walking home together, and then...

  2. 2First Date!18 Jan 2026

    After their confessions of love are successful, Suzuki and Tani begin dating. Suzuki wants to impress Tani on their first date, a date she's wished for for so long, but she feels like she just keeps spinning her wheels.

  3. 3Cute and Cool25 Jan 2026

    Knowledge of Suzuki and Tani's relationship slowly spreads through their class. When Suzuki calls Tani "adorable," it leaves him feeling unsettled and wondering what she means by that word.

  4. 4Summer Night Vibes1 Feb 2026

    Suzuki organizes a study group for their end of term exams. She's happy to see Tani is growing closer to her friends. Then, at last, the day of the summer festival arrives.

  5. 5Someone Who Thinks and Someone Who Doesn't8 Feb 2026

    Yamada is touched by the shy, reserved Nishi's smile and gradually becomes interested in her. He decides to jump right in and say, "Be my friend!" Little by little, they grow closer.

  6. 6Culture Festival!15 Feb 2026

    With the close of summer break, the culture festival arrives. Suzuki reunites with Rihito, a boy she dated in middle school.

  7. 7Fluttery Confusion22 Feb 2026

    After the culture festival, an undefined sort of atmosphere hangs between Yamada and Nishi. Suzuki notices and begins plotting. Tani finds himself left at the mercy of the situation.

  8. 8This Autumn...1 Mar 2026

    The culture festival is over and the season turns to autumn. Azuma is troubled by a message from her ex-boyfriend, and Taira defends Azuma's feelings in her stead. Little by little their relationship is changing.

  9. 9Surprise!8 Mar 2026

    For Tani's birthday, he and Suzuki go on a museum date. Despite being struck with crowds and other trouble, they express their feelings to each other and grow closer.

  10. 10Class Trip (Part 1)15 Mar 2026

    At last it's time for the class trip. The girls in her class pelt Suzuki with questions about her relationship with Tani. Suzuki confesses her true feelings to Azuma, saying, "I want to take things further with Tani."

  11. 11Class Trip (Part 2)22 Mar 2026

    On the second day of the class trip, Nishi gets a message from Yamada saying "I want to see you." She heads out and finally realizes her true feelings. On the last day of the trip, Tani and Suzuki enjoy their time at a theme park, but Tani stops her from leaving and says, "I want to spend a little more time with you."

  12. 12Step by Step29 Mar 2026

    As the seasons change, Yamada and Nishi become more open with each other, and the negative aura around Azuma and Taira continues to soften. Suzuki and Tani go on a date in Yokohama, and the chance for their first kiss finally arrives, but...

  13. 13Christmas Eve5 Jul 2026

    As their first Christmas Eve together approaches, Suzuki and Tani plan their date. They decide to challenge themselves to make a cake, and Suzuki's heart flutters as she watches how seriously Tani takes everything, and then...

  14. 14Dilemma of a Winter's Night12 Jul 2026

    In the middle of winter break, Yamada grows anxious about the fact that his relationship with Nishi just hasn't made much progress. He uses homework as a pretext to see her, but he can't find the right timing to confess his feelings.

  15. 15The Year That's Passed, and the Year to Come19 Jul 2026

    Tani tells his family that he's dating someone, and asks Suzuki over on New Year's Day. Flustered by the invitation, Suzuki makes one gaffe after another in front of his family. On the last day of winter break, the usual group of friends enjoy visiting a shrine together. Moved by Tani's words about living with no…

  16. 16New School Term26 Jul 2026

    The new term begins. Taira realizes that he has been under a misconception for years. Suzuki takes Yamada to the school library, with an ulterior motive in mind. Nishi is happy that Yamada came, but anxious that others might find out about their relationship. When Honda asks what that relationship is, Nishi feels…

  17. 17Valentine's Day2 Aug 2026

    Though Yamada wants to confess his feelings to Nishi, he can't find the right timing. The two of them go on a date, and as Nishi turns things over in her mind, her feelings for Yamada swell. She blurts out, "I love you!" Yamada is taken aback by the sudden turn of events, but... Valentine's Day arrives and Suzuki…

  18. 18Threshold of Spring9 Aug 2026

    When Taira hears that Yamada has a girlfriend, he’s able to offer his honest congratulations. Later, in the middle of a conversation, Taira is assailed by his past trauma. After the last day of the school year, Taira and Azuma head to a local restaurant together. Azuma realizes that she doesn’t want to lose her…

  19. 19Graduation16 Aug 2026

    During spring break, Yamada and Nishi spend some quality time together at the aquarium that brings them even closer. Suzuki’s birthday arrives, and on a date with Tani, she expresses her anxiety about things to come. Tani's words set her at ease, but in truth, he also feels anxious. For the new term, Azuma and Taira…

  20. 20The Future23 Aug 2026

    Nishi and Yamada spend some time at Yamada's house.

  21. 21Past and Present30 Aug 2026

    Azuma realizes she has feelings for Taira, and Tani seems down about graduating.

  22. 22Feelings and Choices6 Sep 2026

    Suzuki and Tani study together to prepare for their upcoming exams.

  23. 23Somewhere to Belong13 Sep 2026

    Azuma realizes she has feelings for Taira but keeps her distance to avoid ruining their relationship.

  24. 24Starting Line27 Sep 2026

    Azuma realizes she won't see Taira as often after graduation and tries to say goodbye without regrets.

  25. 25Episode 254 Oct 2026
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What lines up

  • Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
  • Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
  • Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate

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Synopsis

Suzuki's a high school girl in love, but the guy she's fallen for is nothing like her! While she's cheerful, outgoing, and always trying to fit in, her classmate Yusuke Tani is stoic, quiet, and doesn't seem to care what people think of him. Will Suzuki be able to overcome her anxieties and ask him out, or will she discover that opposites really don't attract?

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Taste Attributes

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

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Details

Genre
Animation
Year
2026
Episode length
24 min
Status
Returning
Studio
ABEMA
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