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TV-PG
2008
1 Season
7.2 (1,097)

Special A, also abbreviated as SA, is a Japanese anime television series that premiered in 2008. It is based on a manga series of the same name, which was created by Maki Minami. The show, which was produced by Gonzo and AIC and aired on Chiba TV, follows the story of a group of high school students known as the Special A class.

The story revolves around the main character, Hikari Hanazono, who is a talented and competitive student. She is a member of the Special A class, which is composed of the top seven students in the school. These students are considered to be the brightest and the best in the school, and they are all in direct competition with each other. Hikari, however, is determined to be the best of the best, and she has set her sights on one student in particular â Kei Takishima.

Kei Takishima is the son of the chairman of the school, and he is also a member of the Special A class. He is considered to be a genius, and he is Hikari's rival. The two of them have been in competition with each other since they were children, and Hikari has never been able to beat him at anything. Despite this, Hikari is determined to beat Kei one day and finally prove that she is the best.

The other members of the Special A class include Jun Yamamoto, who is a skilled musician, Megumi Yamamoto, who is Jun's younger sister and is skilled at cooking, Tadashi Karino, who is a skilled artist, Akira Toudou, who is an expert at martial arts, and Ryuu Tsuji, who is the most laid-back member of the group.

Throughout the show, Hikari and Kei engage in a series of challenges and competitions, each trying to outdo the other. Despite their intense rivalry, Hikari and Kei also develop a close bond with each other, and they begin to develop feelings for each other as well. As the show progresses, the other members of the Special A class also become more important to the story, and each of them has their own challenges to overcome.

Special A is a lighthearted and enjoyable show that is perfect for fans of high school romantic comedies. The characters are all well-developed and likable, and the show has a good mix of humor and drama. The animation is excellent, and the soundtrack is also quite good. Overall, Special A is a great show that is definitely worth watching.

Special A is a series that ran for 1 seasons (24 episodes) between April 6, 2008 and on Chiba TV

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Seasons

24. Special A - 24 - Hanazono Hikari . Takishima Kei

January 1, 2006

Hikari and the rest of the Special A go to London with the determination to bring Kei back. Hikari finishes the challenge Kei issued before leaving and the two shares how they really feel about each other.

23. Special A - 23 - SA . FA

January 1, 2006

Aoi has fixed things so that the Special A is closed down, so that Kei will go study in London. Kei tries to remedy the situation the other members of the Special A can remain together, but at a cost to himself. Hikari learns of his leaving for London as a sacrifice for the group's future.

22. Special A - 22 - Love . Strange

January 1, 2006

Hikari and Kei spend the day together, where she tries to understand why she is feeling so awkward in his presence. Hikari finally understands that she loves him, but can't bring herself to declare her feelings. Trouble is brewing when, after a meeting between Aoi and the Director of Hakusenkan, the Special A's greenhouse is closed up.

21. Special A - 21 - Evenly Matched . Wish Granted

January 1, 2006

Hikari must confront her feeling towards Kei after meeting Aoi Ogata of the Takishima Group. Aoi determines that Kei would be better off studying in London.

20. Special A - 20 - Switch . Edge

January 1, 2006

Due to his alter ego, girls have become drawn to Jun left and right. This becomes a problem when he attends the opening of a new athletic park with Hikari and Kei. Not only does he try to hide from Sakura, but Hikari and Kei have are left to cope with the rest of the girls chasing after him.

19. Special A - 19 - Voice . Scoundrel

January 1, 2006

Yahiro is suspicious of Megumi's motives when she admits she has a crush on him. To make her prove her feelings, Yahiro challenges her to get him to say that he enjoyed their date. The rest of the Special A visit Hikari's home, where she is sick with a bad cold.

18. Special A - 18 - Toudou . Karino

January 1, 2006

Akira is upset when it appears that Tadashi doesn't have feeling for her. Tadashi tries to apologize, but it only makes Akira feel worse. To make amends, Tadashi takes her to a spot the two of them had visited as kids.

17. Special A - 17 - Restraint . Smile

January 1, 2006

The Special A are invited to help out with the cultural festival at Sakura and Yahiro's school. Yahiro tries to use the opportunity to get Akira to talk to him, but begins to lose his nerve. Hikari steps in to give him a hand in expressing how he feels to Akira.

16. Special A - 16 - I Love You . Kiss

January 1, 2006

Sakura hosts a barbecue for the Special A. Instead of using the opportunity to get to know Kei, Sakura's attentions are directed towards Jun. As she tries to get him to kiss her, Jun is worried that he will have to tell his friends a secret he has been keeping from them.

15. Special A - 15 - Morality . Right On

January 1, 2006

Kei has recovered from his fever and Hikari must go on a date with him. Things don't seem to be doing so well, when Hikari learns that Kei's father has arranged a marriage between him and Sakura Ushikubo.

14. Special A - 14 - Protecting You . Sorry

January 1, 2006

Back together at Hakusenkan, Akira learns that Yahiro has been trying to keep Yui away from her. Akira's attempts to protect Yui from Yahiro's efforts fail and causes a wider divide between the two. Akira goes to her house to apologize, but it seems that the past is repeating itself again.

13. Special A - 13 - Magic . Friends

January 1, 2006

Tadashi's lie to his mother results in the Special A being forced to spend three days in separate classes at a regular high school. In her class, a girl named Yui Oikawa tries to befriend Akira. However, Yui's resemblance to a former friend causes Akira to act rudely to her.

12. Special A - 12 - High Fever . Passion

January 1, 2006

Upon returning from Shanghai and hearing about Hikari and Tadashi's date, Kei reminds her of the promise to spend the day together. Plans change somewhat when Kei comes down with a fever and Hikari tries her best to take care of him.

11. Special A - 11 - Girlfriend . Boyfriend

January 1, 2006

Having lost, yet again to Kei, Hikari will have to spend the day with him. However, Kei's father takes him to Shanghai. In his absence, Tadashi asks Hikari to be his girlfriend, or at least pretend to be in front of his mother, the Director of the Hakusenkan.

10. Special A - 10 - Anchor . Ryu

January 1, 2006

Upon returning from their vacation, the Special A find their greenhouse has been vandalized. As the group cleans up, Hikari confronts Nakahara, whom she suspects is responsible. When Nakahara challenges the Special A, Hikari readily accepts, only to find that it is intended for Ryuu in particular.

9. Special A - 09 - Villa . Letter

January 1, 2006

Hikari is curious about why there is so much tension between Yahiro, Kei and Akira. To find out more about their falling out, she joins Yahiro at his family's villa and ends up becoming a prisoner there so that Yahiro can force Akira to come see him. Upset, Kei recruits Tadashi help him rescue her.

8. Special A - 08 - Trip . Dog

January 1, 2006

The group heads off for their vacation in Hawaii and their stay at the Ryuu family's villa. Their fun time hits a snag when Chitose, the spoiled son of an important client of Ryuu, demands that they play family. Chitose is especially demeaning to Hikari and tells her she can be the family dog. The joke is on him as Hikari accepts and is determined to ensure that everyone has a good time.

7. Special A - 07 - Sensitive. Thickheaded

January 1, 2006

Following Yahiro's party, Hikari is unsure how to act around Kei. Her strange behavior has Kei confused and alarmed. In the meantime, the Special A is trying to decide upon where they will take their group vacation, until a race is suggested, where the winner picks the destination. Kei makes a deal with Hikari that if he wins, she tells him what Yahiro told her.

6. Special A - 06 - Invitation . Saiga Estate

January 1, 2006

Sui and Kei team up to trick Hikari into being Kei's date to a party. It works, and Hikari is stuck accompanying Kei to his friend, Yahiro Saiga's birthday party, where she seeks to uncover more about Kei's past.

5. Special A - 05 - Festival . Challenge

January 1, 2006

With the school's anniversary and festival around the corner, the Student Council has a new challenge for the Special A: Organize the best celebration party. The situation is tough enough, but Kei and Hikari have an argument, resulting in Hikari and Akira crossing over to the Student Council's side.

4. Special A - 04 - Brothers . Teacher

January 1, 2006

Kei invites Hikari over for the afternoon to talk wrestling with his father. During the visit, Hikari also meets Kei's younger brother, Sui, who is a complete brat. When Hikari tries to straighten him out, she unwittingly winds up becoming his tutor.

3. Special A - 03 - Rice Ball . Sincerity

January 1, 2006

After losing a bet to Kei, Hikari has to make him a tasty, delicious bento. Hikari works all day trying as hard as she can to cook a superior meal. However, despite all of her best efforts, the results can be better classified as disastrous.

2. Special A - 02 - Pride . Pro-wrestling

January 1, 2006

There is a feud between the Student Council and the Special A. This leads to the Student Council President, Hajime Kakehi, to challenge the Special A to a pro-wrestling competition. Hikari and Kei agree to participate, but matters become a bit complicated when Hajime cheats and hires two pros to compete on his side.

1. Hikari; Kei

April 6, 2008

Hikari Hanazono was an unstoppable wrestler by the age of six. That is, until Kei Takishima beat her. Humiliated by her first defeat, Hikari has sworn to repay Kei by besting him in everything.

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Where to Watch Special A

Special A is available for streaming on the Chiba TV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Special A on demand at Amazon Prime and Amazon.