Synopsis
High school student Makoto Itou first notices Kotonoha Katsura at the start of his second semester, freshman year. Immediately, he becomes entranced by her beauty, but his bashfulness doesn't allow him to approach her, even though they ride the same train every day. Instead, he snaps a photo of her in secret and sets it as his cell phone's wallpaper: a charm that, if kept under wraps, would supposedly help you realize your love. However, classmate Sekai Saionji spots the picture, but instead of ...
Background
At midnight on September 18, 2007, the final episode of the TVK program was cancelled without notice, and a travelogue program showing castles and boats was shown instead with the message, "Due to circumstances, the program has been changed." In fact, the day before the last episode was aired, a 16-...
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA love triangle spirals into chaos, turning high‑school romance into a shocking psychological nightmare.
Makoto Itou is a typical second‑year high schooler whose life spirals when he becomes fixated on the quiet, book‑loving Kotonoha Katsura. Too shy to speak, he covertly photographs her and makes the image his phone wallpaper, believing it will somehow summon courage. The fragile façade shatters when his classmate Sekai Saionji discovers the picture. Rather than expose him, Sekai offers to play matchmaker, inserting herself into Kotonoha’s circle and quickly becoming the third point of a tangled triangle. As the three spend more time together—studying, hanging out after school, and sharing fleeting moments of intimacy—their relationships shift from innocent crushes to volatile entanglements. What begins as a light‑hearted romance quickly mutates into a psychological thriller of jealousy, betrayal, and manipulation. Makoto’s indecisiveness fuels a cascade of lies, while Sekai’s possessive streak clashes with Kotonoha’s fragile trust. The series balances slice‑of‑life school scenes with escalating tension, culminating in a notorious climax that leaves viewers reeling. By the end, the once‑ordinary high‑school routine is irrevocably shattered, leaving a lingering sense of dread and reflection on the consequences of youthful impulsivity.
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Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 17+ recommended floor+
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Sexual contentMultiple scenes depict teenage characters engaging in sexual activity, with partial nudity and explicit implications throughout the series.
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ViolenceThe finale features graphic, bloody violence including a stabbing and a character carrying a severed head.
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Disturbing themesThe story centers on cheating, emotional manipulation, obsession, unplanned pregnancy, and psychological deterioration among high school students.
mild
LanguageOccasional profanity and insults occur during arguments between characters.
School Days begins as a typical high school romance but shifts into a dark psychological drama about obsession, infidelity, and emotional manipulation among teenagers. It includes frequent sexual content and ends with a graphic, bloody act of violence that may be disturbing for younger viewers.
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FAQ
School Days has 12 episodes.
School Days is currently finished airing.
School Days was produced by TNK.
School Days aired Jul 4, 2007 to Sep 27, 2007.
School Days is based on a Visual novel.
School Days begins as a typical high school romance but shifts into a dark psychological drama about obsession, infidelity, and emotional manipulation among teenagers. It includes frequent sexual content and ends with a graphic, bloody act of violence that may be disturbing for younger viewers.
