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The Best Episodes of You and I Are Polar Opposites

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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

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    You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 5 - Someone Who Thinks and Someone Who Doesn't
    8.8/10(755 votes)

    #1 - Someone Who Thinks and Someone Who Doesn't

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Kyohei Ishiguro
    Writer:Yoshiko Yoshida

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  2. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 12 - Step by Step
    8.8/10(655 votes)

    #2 - Step by Step

    S1:E12

    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...

    Director:Takayoshi Nagatomo
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  3. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 17 - Valentine's Day
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Valentine's Day

    S1:E17

    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 gives Tani homemade cookies, but his too-honest reaction sends her into a sulk.

    Director:Moe Nakahara
    Writer:Yoshiko Yoshida

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  4. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 8 - This Autumn...
    8.6/10(653 votes)

    #4 - This Autumn...

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Moe Nakahara
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  5. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 9 - Surprise!
    8.6/10(642 votes)

    #5 - Surprise!

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Shingo Kaneko
    Writer:Yoshiko Yoshida

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  6. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 11 - Class Trip (Part 2)
    8.6/10(625 votes)

    #6 - Class Trip (Part 2)

    S1:E11

    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."

    Director:Yoshiaki Kyougoku
    Writer:Yoshiko Yoshida

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  7. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 1 - You, My Polar Opposite
    8.5/10(912 votes)

    #7 - You, My Polar Opposite

    S1:E1

    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...

    Director:Takayoshi Nagatomo
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  8. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 3 - Cute and Cool
    8.4/10(771 votes)

    #8 - Cute and Cool

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Minoru Yamaoka
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  9. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 4 - Summer Night Vibes
    8.4/10(719 votes)

    #9 - Summer Night Vibes

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Ryo Okubo
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  10. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 7 - Fluttery Confusion
    8.4/10(632 votes)

    #10 - Fluttery Confusion

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Minoru Yamaoka
    Writer:Yoshiko Yoshida

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  11. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 2 - First Date!
    8.3/10(848 votes)

    #11 - First Date!

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Moe Nakahara
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  12. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 10 - Class Trip (Part 1)
    8.3/10(613 votes)

    #12 - Class Trip (Part 1)

    S1:E10

    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."

    Director:Yayoi Takano
    Writer:Yoshiko Yoshida

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  13. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 15 - The Year That's Passed, and the Year to Come
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - The Year That's Passed, and the Year to Come

    S1:E15

    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 regrets, each of them step into the new year with hopes and feelings in their hearts.

    Director:Kenta Nouda
    Writer:Yoshiko Yoshida

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  14. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 6 - Culture Festival!
    8.2/10(677 votes)

    #14 - Culture Festival!

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Yoshiaki Kyougoku
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  15. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 13 - Christmas Eve
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Christmas Eve

    S1:E13

    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...

    Director:Yayoi Takano
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  16. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 14 - Dilemma of a Winter's Night
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Dilemma of a Winter's Night

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Minoru Yamaoka
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  17. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 16 - New School Term
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - New School Term

    S1:E16

    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 absolutely overwhelmed, but with a little nudge, Nishi realizes her true feelings.

    Director:Kosuke Miyake
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  18. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 18 - Threshold of Spring
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Threshold of Spring

    S1:E18

    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 connection to Taira as she, along with everyone else, prepares to face the new season.

    Director:Yayoi Takano
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  19. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 19 - Graduation
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Graduation

    S1:E19

    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 end up in different classes. Azuma tells herself that they’re just friends, but…

    Director:Minoru Yamaoka
    Writer:Yoshiko Yoshida

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  20. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 20 - The Future
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - The Future

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Yuki Koike
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  21. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 21 - Past and Present
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Past and Present

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Kosuke Miyake
    Writer:Yoshiko Yoshida

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  22. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 22 - Feelings and Choices
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Feelings and Choices

    S1:E22

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

    Director:Moe Nakahara
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  23. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 24 - Starting Line
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Starting Line

    S1:E24

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

    Director:Yayoi Takano
    Writer:Teruko Utsumi

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  24. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 23 - Somewhere to Belong
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Somewhere to Belong

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Minoru Yamaoka
    Writer:Yoshiko Yoshida

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Best Episodes Summary

"Someone Who Thinks and Someone Who Doesn't" is the best rated episode of "You and I Are Polar Opposites". It scored 8.8/10 based on 755 votes. Directed by Kyohei Ishiguro and written by Yoshiko Yoshida, it aired on 2/8/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Step by Step".