Saki Episode of Side A
- TV series
- Spring 2012
- 12 episodes
- 24 min
- Studio Gokumi
- Manga
- PG-13
- Slice of Life
- School
- Strategy Game
Contents
Trailer | ||
| Japanese | 咲-Saki-阿知賀編 episode of side-A | |
|---|---|---|
| Romanized | Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A | |
| Genre | Slice of Life, School, Strategy Game | |
| Type | TV series | |
| Based on | Manga — Ritz Kobayashi | |
| Directed by | Manabu Ono | |
| Written by | Tatsuhiko Urahata | |
| Character design | Masakatsu Sasaki | |
| Music by | Takeshi Watanabe | |
| Studio | Studio Gokumi | |
| Original run | April 9, 2012 – July 2, 2012 | |
| Episodes | 12 | |
| Episode length | 24 min | |
| Broadcast | Mondays | |
| Total running time | 4 hr 48 min | |
| Status | Finished airing | |
| Season | Spring 2012 | |
| Age rating | PG-13 – Teens 13 and older | |
| Score | ★ 7.35 | |
| On users' lists | 7,151 Kitsu, Shikimori | |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll | |
| Manga · Saki: Achiga-hen - Episode of Side-A | ||
| Written by | Aguri Igarashi, Ritz Kobayashi | |
| Published in | Shounen Gangan | |
| Demographic | Shounen | |
| Original run | August 12, 2011 – ongoing | |
Saki Episode of Side A (Japanese: 咲-Saki-阿知賀編 episode of side-A, Hepburn: Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A) is a 2012 Japanese anime television series based on the manga series by Ritz Kobayashi. It is animated by Studio Gokumi and directed by Manabu Ono. It aired from April 9, 2012 to July 2, 2012, with 12 episodes.
Characters
Main characters
Supporting characters
Satomi Kanbara · Yuuki Kataoka · Hajime Kunihiro · Teru Miyanaga · Saki Miyanaga · Junko Nishida · Touka Ryuumonbuchi · Tomoki Sawamura · Mako Someya · Kyoutarou Suga · Hisa Takei · Momoko Touyoko · Koromo Amae · Mihoko Fukuji · Sakurako Gibbard · Kirame Hanada · Eri Hariu · Sukoya Kokaji · Toshi Kumakura · Uta Mihirogi · Aya Shizaki · Himeko Tsuruta · Kei Arakawa · Kouko Fukuyo · Kozue Furuzuka · Rin Kirita · Yae Kobashiri · Hyakka Kurumai · Shiori Mizumura · Manami Moriai · Yuuka Morigaki · Izumi Nijou · Hatsuse Okahashi · Toki Onjouji
Production
Key staff
Ritz KobayashiOriginal Creator
Manabu OnoDirector
Tatsuhiko UrahataSeries CompositionMasakatsu SasakiCharacter Design
Aguri IgarashiOriginal Character Design
Takeshi WatanabeMusicHiroki MatsumotoArt Director
Studio GokumiStudioStaff
| Studio | Studio Gokumi |
|---|---|
| Original Creator | Ritz Kobayashi |
| Director | Manabu Ono |
| Series Composition | Tatsuhiko Urahata |
| Script | Tatsuhiko Urahata |
| Character Design | Masakatsu Sasaki |
| Original Character Design | Aguri Igarashi |
| Music | Takeshi Watanabe |
| Art Director | Hiroki Matsumoto |
| Chief Animation Director | Masakatsu Sasaki |
| Editing | Akinori Mishima |
| Theme Song Performance | Kana Hanazawa, Miyuki Hashimoto, Mako, StylipS, Nao Touyama, Yumi Uchiyama and 1 more |
| Producer | Ryousuke Oono, Yuuka Sakurai, Tomonori Shibata, Yuuichirou Takahata |
Music
| Composer | Takeshi Watanabe |
|---|
Opening themes
- OP 1“MIRACLE RUSH” — StylipSEpisodes 2–12AnimeThemes
Ending themes
- ED 1“SquarePanicSerenade” — Aoi Yuuki, Kana Hanazawa, Nao Touyama, Yumi UchiyamaEpisodes 2, 5–7, 12AnimeThemes
- ED 2“Futuristic Player” — Miyuki HashimotoEpisodes 3–4, 8–11AnimeThemes
Songs, performers and episodes from AnimeThemes.
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original air date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Chance Meeting”邂逅 | April 9, 2012 | Aired |
| 2 | “Beginning” | April 16, 2012 | Aired |
| 3 | “Contact” | April 23, 2012 | Aired |
| 4 | “The Nationals” | April 30, 2012 | Aired |
| 5 | “Veteran” | May 7, 2012 | Aired |
| 6 | “Recovery” | May 14, 2012 | Aired |
| 7 | “Conviction” | May 21, 2012 | Aired |
| 8 | “Training” | June 4, 2012 | Aired |
| 9 | “Best” | June 11, 2012 | Aired |
| 10 | “Dealer's Streak” | June 18, 2012 | Aired |
| 11 | “Determination” | June 25, 2012 | Aired |
| 12 | “Promise” | July 2, 2012 | Aired |
Where to watch
Streaming services that list Saki Episode of Side A. What you can watch depends on your country. Acino does not host any video; each link leads to the service's own page.
Videos and pictures
Trailers and music
Gallery
Ratings and statistics
Score distribution
On users' lists
- Plan to watch1,298
- Watching66
- Completed1,095
- On hold76
- Dropped115
Ratings and list counts come from Shikimori, whose scores mirror MyAnimeList.
Audience
How many people follow this anime on the largest anime databases. The numbers are refreshed every few days; one person may use several sites.
| Site | Members | Watching | Completed | Plan to watch | Dropped | Favorites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitsu | 4,501 | — | — | — | — | 15 |
| Shikimori | 2,650 | 66 | 1,095 | 1,298 | 115 | — |
Watch order
The Saki Episode of Side A story in order of release, as listed in Acino.
| # | Title | Format | Episodes | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saki (Parent story) | TV series | 25 | April 6, 2009 |
| 2 | Saki Episode of Side A | TV series | 12 | April 9, 2012 |
| 3 | Saki: The Nationals (Parent story) | TV series | 13 | January 6, 2014 |
Related works
| Original work | Saki: Achiga-hen - Episode of Side-A (Manga) |
|---|---|
| Sequel | Saki - Episode of Side A Specials (Special, 2013) |
| Side story | Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A - Kuro no Tanjoubi (Special, 2015) |
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- “Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A”. Shikimori. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- “Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- “Saki Episode of Side A”. Kitsu. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- “Saki Episode of Side A”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
- “Q99043276”. Wikidata. Retrieved November 11, 2026.
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