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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
    8.7/10(3 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 2 - First Date!
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 8 - This Autumn...
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 1 - You, My Polar Opposite
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 7 - Fluttery Confusion
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 9 - Surprise!
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 11 - Class Trip (Part 2)
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 12 - Step by Step
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 15 - The Year That's Passed, and the Year to Come
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 10 - Class Trip (Part 1)
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 13 - Christmas Eve
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 6 - Culture Festival!
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 3 - Cute and Cool
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 14 - Dilemma of a Winter's Night
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 4 - Summer Night Vibes
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 1 Episode 16 - New School Term
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - 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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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 8.7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Kyohei Ishiguro and written by Yoshiko Yoshida, it aired on 2/8/2026. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "First Date!".