At an unconventional school for kids who avoid traditional classrooms, Tatsuki's carefree approach baffles strict Shizuku as they learn to reach students.
Tatsuki: Too Kind for School (Season 1)
Not Going to School Is Also One Way of Life (Episode 1)
Air date: 2026-04-11
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: When former teacher Shizuku interviews at Yukanai, Tatsuki's odd questions throw her off. Later, he engages a new junior high student with a drawing game.
School Is Such a Drag (Episode 2)
Air date: 2026-04-18
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: When athletic new arrival Saku claims school is just boring, Tatsuki uses collage art to help him open up — and spots clues to a deeper issue.
I Don’t Know What To Do Either (Episode 3)
Air date: 2026-04-25
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: With summer vacation around the corner, Tatsuki plans an overnight camp. Meanwhile, reclusive sixth-grader Nene announces she's quitting Yukanai.
It’s Café-au-Lait Man! (Episode 4)
Air date: 2026-05-02
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Faced with the raging Nene, Tatsuki feels powerless to do anything. He recalls the struggles his son Sora faced in junior high.
Let’s Continue Playing That Game (Episode 5)
Air date: 2026-05-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Shizuku notices a student has been absent for months. Tatsuki jumps into an online game to reach him — but the isolated boy isn't ready to let anyone in.
To Me, It’s a Heroic Tale (Episode 6)
Air date: 2026-05-16
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: After Tatsuki is hospitalized saving Tomoki, Shizuku pushes herself to the limit to reach the troubled teen. But who's looking after her?
You’ll Always Stay by My Side No Matter What, Right? (Episode 7)
Air date: 2026-05-23
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: After Umine calls Tatsuki "Papa" and a fight breaks out, Mikumo suggests button art to understand her feelings. The results reveal a telling contrast.
You Should Have Just Done Whatever You Wanted (Episode 8)
Air date: 2026-05-30
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Mikumo suggests Tatsuki paint a childhood memory, but flashbacks overwhelm him. A visit to his family home uncovers a painting tied to his father.
Which One Is the Real You (Episode 9)
Air date: 2026-06-06
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: As Sora's behavior grows violent, Tatsuki and Yu reunite to share memories through family photos and mementos — hoping to find a way forward.
I'll Believe in You No Matter What Path You Choose (Episode 10)
Air date: 2026-06-13
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: After Sora lashes out at him, Tatsuki comes up with an idea for an activity at the upcoming music festival, hoping it will help the teen finally open up.
