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I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class

Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta • クラスで２番目に可愛い女の子と友だちになった • I Became Friends with the Second Cutest Girl in My Class
Comedy Romance
Spring 2026 TVPG-13 - Teens 13 or olderRELEASING24m
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Episodes12
SeasonSpring 2026
Total Run Time4h 48m
BroadcastTuesdays at 23:30 (JST)
Season No1
SourceLIGHT NOVEL
CountryJapan
StudiosCONNECT
ProducersAsmik Ace, Nippon Columbia
LicensorsN/A
StatusRELEASING
Start & End Date2026-04-07 to ?
Trending#18
Popularity#30,144
Favourites463
Average Score74%
Mean Score75%
FormatTV
Age RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
AniList ID169580

Overview

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class (クラスで２番目に可愛い女の子と友だちになった) is a highly acclaimed TV. Produced by the renowned CONNECT, this adaptation perfectly blends the Comedy, Romance genres.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 74% and attracted over 463 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #30144 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

Maki Maehara, the class outcast, finally makes his first friend: Umi Asanagi, the second-prettiest girl in class and the center of everyone’s attention. He’s convinced she’s out of his league, but as their unlikely friendship grows, Maki starts to wonder…could there be more than just friendship between them?

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Status Distribution

Current
57.9%
Planning
40.4%
Completed
0.2%
Dropped
0.8%
Paused
0.6%

Score Distribution

100 Score
218
90 Score
267
80 Score
397
70 Score
325
60 Score
123
50 Score
71
40 Score
21
30 Score
16
20 Score
11
10 Score
23

Official Rankings

  • #29
    highest rated 2026
  • #28
    most popular 2026
  • #15
    highest rated SPRING 2026
  • #9
    most popular SPRING 2026

News

Spring 2026 Simulcast List [Update 4/3]

Mar 27, 2026MAL
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Spring 2026 Preview

Mar 19, 2026MAL
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'Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta' Reveals Additional Cast, Ending Theme, Second Promo

Feb 28, 2026MAL
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'Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta' Unveils Additional Staff, Opening Theme, First Promo for Spring 2026

Dec 24, 2025MAL
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I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class TV Anime Reveals Cast, Staff, 2026 Debut

Apr 25, 2025ANN
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I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class Anime's Main Trailer Unveils More Staff, Opening Song, April 2026 Debut

Dec 24, 2025ANN
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I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class TV Anime Reveals April 7 Debut, More Cast, Theme Song Artist in 2nd Promo Video

Mar 1, 2026ANN
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Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Spring 2026 Season

Mar 24, 2026ANN
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Episode Guide

Franchise

ALTERNATIVE
Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta Poster
Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta
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Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta Poster
Class de 2-banme ni Kawaii Onnanoko to Tomodachi ni Natta

Characters

Maki Maehara Character Profile
Maki MaeharaMAIN Haruki Ishiya
Umi Asanagi Character Profile
Umi AsanagiMAIN Manaka Iwami
Nina Nitta Character Profile
Nina NittaSUPPORTING Ikumi Hasegawa
Yuu Amami Character Profile
Yuu AmamiSUPPORTING Sayumi Suzushiro
Miki Yagisawa Character Profile
Miki YagisawaSUPPORTING Minami Tsuda
Sora Asanagi Character Profile
Sora AsanagiSUPPORTING Shizuka Itou
Masaki Maehara Character Profile
Masaki MaeharaSUPPORTING Yuuko Kaida

Staff

Takata Staff Profile
TakataOriginal Story
Azuri Hyuuga Staff Profile
Azuri HyuugaOriginal Character Design
Hideki Tachibana Staff Profile
Hideki TachibanaDirector
Takumi Shibata Staff Profile
Takumi ShibataAssistant Director
Keiichirou Oochi Staff Profile
Keiichirou OochiSeries Composition
Shouko Takimoto Staff Profile
Shouko TakimotoCharacter Design
Michiko Morokuma Staff Profile
Michiko MorokumaArt Director
Erika Tsukino Staff Profile
Erika TsukinoColor Design
Takashi Yanagida Staff Profile
Takashi YanagidaDirector of Photography
Takeshi Saitou Staff Profile
Takeshi SaitouCG Director
Masanori Tsuchiya Staff Profile
Masanori TsuchiyaSound Director
Ruka Kawada Staff Profile
Ruka KawadaMusic
Shuuhei Mutsuki Staff Profile
Shuuhei MutsukiMusic
Yayoi Sekimukai Staff Profile
Yayoi SekimukaiMusic
Shouko Takimoto Staff Profile
Shouko TakimotoChief Animation Director

Backdrops

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External Resources

FAQ

When did I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class release?
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class officially debuted on 2026-04-07.
How many episodes are in I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class?
This series features 12 episodes, with each episode running for approximately 24 minutes.
Which studio animated I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class?
It was primarily animated by CONNECT.
What is the original source material for I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class?
The material is adapted from a light novel.
Is I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class worth watching/reading?
Yes, it is highly acclaimed with 74% on AniList, making it highly recommended.
What genres does I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class cover?
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class falls under the genres of Comedy, Romance.

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