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The Best Episodes of From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1

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Nicknamed "Sadako" for her spooky appearance, high schooler Sawako begins to break out of her shell when she befriends popular boy Kazehaya.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 1 - Prologue
    7.6/10(197 votes)

    #1 - Prologue

    S1:E1

    Kuronuma Sawako is often misunderstood and feared by others for resembling a horror movie character. She enters her new high school hoping that she can make new friends. Her chance comes when she volunteers to be a ghost for a school activity.

    Director:Hiro Kaburagi
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  2. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 2 - Seat Change
    7.8/10(169 votes)

    #2 - Seat Change

    S1:E2

    Sawako finds a lost puppy and Kazehaya decides to take him in. The class seats are shuffled and Sawako learns that she might have more friends than she first thought.

    Director:Norihiro Naganuma
    Writer:Mamiko Ikeda

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  3. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 3 - After School
    7.6/10(151 votes)

    #3 - After School

    S1:E3

    Kazehaya and Sawako grow closer together and end up performing some classroom chores together after school.

    Director:Kouichirou Sohtome
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  4. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 4 - Rumors
    7.4/10(145 votes)

    #4 - Rumors

    S1:E4

    Rumors are circulating about Sawako's friends, Ayane and Chizuru. It is said that Sawako started these rumors, but she is unaware that anything is going on at all. When approached about it, Sawako hesitates in her response.

    Director:Yuichiro Yano
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  5. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 5 - Determination
    7.6/10(143 votes)

    #5 - Determination

    S1:E5

    The group is plagued by questions. Did Sawako start these rumors? Why would she do that? Who could really be responsible? No answers are in sight and Sawako shrinks back into her old ways-quiet and alone.

    Director:Shoko Nakamura
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  6. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 6 - Friends
    8.1/10(149 votes)

    #6 - Friends

    S1:E6

    The rumor-mongers are outed and confronted when they decide to move against Sawako. Sawako learns who her true friends are.

    Director:Kotomi Deai
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  7. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 7 - Saturday Evening
    7.8/10(139 votes)

    #7 - Saturday Evening

    S1:E7

    Sawako is invited to hang out with friends for the first time ever. She meets up with Ayane and Chizuru, and then spend some time at Ryuu's place. Kazehaya is invited over and everyone has a wonderful time.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Fujiwara
    Writer:Mamiko Ikeda

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  8. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 8 - Free Practice
    7.2/10(128 votes)

    #8 - Free Practice

    S1:E8

    New rumors are circulating! Apparently, making Sawako laugh gives you good luck! Kazehaya's old friend Kurumi begins to get involved in things. Sawako and Kazehaya grow closer.

    Director:Shinpei Ezaki
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  9. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 9 - New Friend
    7.2/10(128 votes)

    #9 - New Friend

    S1:E9

    Kurumi decides to become friends with Sawako in order to get closer to Kazehaya, herself. Ayane and Chizuru are suspicious of this eternally-cheerful girl.

    Director:Kouichirou Sohtome
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  10. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 10 - Collaboration
    7.4/10(124 votes)

    #10 - Collaboration

    S1:E10

    Sawako finds herself unable to avoid Kurumi, who pops up around every corner to offer support or ask for something. An unfamiliar feeling surrounds Sawako and Kazehaya, who grow too flustered to speak with one another like they used to.

    Director:Yuichiro Yano
    Writer:Mamiko Ikeda

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  11. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 11 - Special?
    7.5/10(123 votes)

    #11 - Special?

    S1:E11

    Kurumi has told Sawako her big secret, but Sawako apologizes and says that she cannot help. Kurumi reveals her true colors, but Sawako remains undeterred and promises to remain her friend.

    Director:Hiromitsu Hagiwara
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  12. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 12 - Romantic Feelings
    7.8/10(124 votes)

    #12 - Romantic Feelings

    S1:E12

    During a school event, Sawako finds a mysterious note in her shoe locker. Apparently, Ryuu has something to admit to her. Kurumi and Kazehaya intervene with the worst possible timing for Sawako...

    Director:Koichi Hatsumi
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  13. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 13 - Love
    8.0/10(133 votes)

    #13 - Love

    S1:E13

    Kurumi's ultimate plan backfires, as Kazehaya pulls Sawako away in private when he finds her alone with Ryuu. The misunderstanding is cleared up instantly, but the feelings stirring within both Sawako and Kazehaya only get more confusing.

    Director:Takafumi Hori
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  14. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 14 - Kurumi
    7.5/10(123 votes)

    #14 - Kurumi

    S1:E14

    The girls confront Kurumi, who has done everything in her power to pull Kazehaya away from Sawako and toward herself. Despite admitting to it all, Sawako forgives Kurumi and continues to treat her like a friend.

    Director:Atsushi Nigorikawa
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  15. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 15 - Rival
    7.8/10(123 votes)

    #15 - Rival

    S1:E15

    Bolstered by the resolve shown by Sawako, Kurumi thinks about her past with Kazehaya and decides on her future. She faces Kazehaya, swallows her fear, and tells him the truth...

    Director:Shoko Nakamura
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  16. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 16 - Night Story
    5.6/10(94 votes)

    #16 - Night Story

    S1:E16

    This episode is a recap of episodes 1 through 15 narrated by the tiny men Pin sees.

    Director:Hiro Kaburagi
    Writers:Tomoko Konparu, Mamiko Ikeda, Hiro Kaburagi

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  17. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 17 - Holiday
    8.1/10(130 votes)

    #17 - Holiday

    S1:E17

    Sawako is invited to a group get-together on a day off. She is inundated with wonderful memories of that evening, having pictures taken, singing karaoke, and-though she was not aware of it-falling asleep on Kazehaya's shoulder.

    Director:Yuichiro Yano
    Writer:Mamiko Ikeda

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  18. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 18 - Chizuru's Love
    7.9/10(120 votes)

    #18 - Chizuru's Love

    S1:E18

    Sawako joins Chizuru on a shopping trip where Chizuru buys an out-of-character feminine outfit. When asked, she talks about the boy she likes. Sawako, thinking it is Ryuu, gives her some advice. But the truth is a bit more complicated...

    Director:Shinpei Ezaki
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  19. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 19 - Dream
    8.1/10(121 votes)

    #19 - Dream

    S1:E19

    Sawako finds herself once again over at Chizuru's house, where the group has gathered together for a night of fun. Suddenly, Ryuu's older brother, Tooru, arrives. Excited to see her crush, Chizuru leaps into his arms. And then she sees the girl...

    Director:Yoshiyuki Fujiwara
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  20. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 20 - Present
    7.9/10(119 votes)

    #20 - Present

    S1:E20

    Both Sawako and Ayane are at a loss. How can they console their friend? Kazehaya says that doing nothing is the best thing, but is he right? How can Ryuu and Chizuru make up after such a bitter argument?

    Director:Norihiro Naganuma
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  21. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 21 - First Snow
    8.1/10(123 votes)

    #21 - First Snow

    S1:E21

    Tooru returns, and he wants to speak with Chizuru. He takes her on a long walk, past places they both remember from their youth, and he makes certain she is all right with his decision before leaving. Ryuu finds her at just the right time.

    Director:Kotomi Deai
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  22. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 22 - Christmas
    8.0/10(124 votes)

    #22 - Christmas

    S1:E22

    It's time for the Christmas party! However, Sawako promised her family to celebrate with them. Her anxiety clearly visible, Sawako's parents reluctantly let their daughter go meet her friends. But not before her father gives her her present-a cell phone!

    Director:Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  23. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 23 - The Two
    7.7/10(116 votes)

    #23 - The Two

    S1:E23

    With the new year approaching, the group makes some plans to visit a local shrine together. New Year's Day also happens to be Sawako's birthday, so to celebrate, Chizuru and Ayane prepare a makeover session for Sawako in order to floor Kazehaya.

    Director:Yuichiro Yano
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  24. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 24 - Birthday
    8.0/10(129 votes)

    #24 - Birthday

    S1:E24

    The group decided to go to the local shrine "together" on New Year's Eve, but when Kazehaya and Sawako show up, the rest of the group mysteriously vanishes! What follows is an awkward, but heartwarming, first date.

    Directors:Norihiro Naganuma, Shinpei Ezaki
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  25. From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke Season 1 Episode 25 - New Year
    7.8/10(120 votes)

    #25 - New Year

    S1:E25

    The date continues at the shrine. Sawako and Kazehaya begin to tell one another about their past, about themselves, and about many other things. After their first year of knowing one another, Sawako is certain what she feels is love.

    Director:Hiro Kaburagi
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Prologue" is the best rated episode of "From Me to You: Kimi ni Todoke" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 197 votes. Directed by Hiro Kaburagi and written by Tomoko Konparu, it aired on 10/7/2009. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Seat Change".