List of Golden Time episodes
Golden Time is a 24-episode anime television series based on the light novel series written by Yuyuko Takemiya. The anime series is produced by J.C.Staff and directed by Chiaki Kon, with scripts by Fumihiko Shimo and character design by Shinya Hasegawa. The series aired in Japan between October 3, 2013[1] and March 27, 2014.
The show had two opening and ending themes, sung by Yui Horie. For the first 12 episodes, the opening theme is "Golden Time" and the ending theme is "Sweet & Sweet Cherry". From episode 13 onwards, the opening theme is "The♡World's♡End" and the ending theme is "Han'eikyūteki ni Aishite yo♡" (半永久的に愛してよ♡?, "Love Me Temporarily♡"). The insert song for episode 4 is Jigoku no Tonbara Itame 〜the seven deadly sins〜" (地獄の豚バラ炒め 〜the seven deadly sins〜, Stir-Fried Pork Belly of Hell 〜the seven deadly sins〜) by Nana's voice actress, Satomi Satō.
Episode list[]
| No. | Title[2] | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Spring Time" Transcription: "Supuringu Taimu" (Japanese: スプリングタイム) | October 3, 2013 | |
| Banri Tada, a freshman law student at a Tokyo university arrives late for his entrance ceremony. Not knowing how to get to the university, he discreetly follows two other students, and meets Mitsuo Yanagisawa, another freshman, who quickly befriends him. As they make their way to their orientation, they are greeted by a beautiful young woman, who presents Mitsuo with a bouquet of roses and then proceeds to smack him with them before leaving. Mitsuo later explains that the woman was Koko Kaga, his childhood friend, and arranged fiancé, whom he has run away from as he does not reciprocate her feelings. After orientation, Banri and Mitsuo learn that Koko was also a student at their university, much to Mitsuo's horror. She becomes acquainted with Banri during a shared class, and he soon becomes smitten. After class, Banri meets and befriends freshman Chinami Oka and Linda, a second year student and member of the Japanese Festival Culture Research Club. On his way home, he once again runs into Koko, who uses his phone to locate Mitsuo, but upon returning it, he notices the phone number for a hospital, causing him to remember a time when he was on a bridge and was seemingly run over by a motorbike. | |||
| 2 | "Lonely Girl" Transcription: "Ronrī Gāru" (Japanese: ロンリーガール) | October 10, 2013 | |
| Banri has a dream of himself, apparently injured, fleeing from a hospital, but upon awakening cannot remember any more than that. Arriving at the university gate, he meets Koko, who is waiting for Mitsuo, and the two talk some more. He notices that Koko seems lonely without Mitsuo. Later that night, he tells Mitsuo about Koko, but Mitsuo brushes it off, saying Koko is just acting lonely to get Banri to bring her to him. To brighten the mood, Mitsuo invites Banri to the Film Club's welcoming party, where club member Chinami got Mitsuo to join. The party is soon crashed however by the Tea Club's party, who drag Banri off to join in their festivities. He meets a new friend Takaya Satō, nicknamed Nijigen. The next day, Banri notices that Koko has still not made any friends, and encourages her to join a club. Another student overhears them and invites the two to a café to tell them about her club, which lasts until dark. She invites them on her club's overnight trip to see if they would be willing to join. Still wanting to help Koko, Banri decides to accompany Koko when she agrees to go. | |||
| 3 | "Night Escape" Transcription: "Naito Esukēpu" (Japanese: ナイトエスケープ) | October 17, 2013 | |
| On the day of the scheduled club trip, Banri meets with Koko and Nijigen, who is also invited. When the club members arrive to pick up the attendants, Banri becomes suspicious of them when he notices they all wear a similar pendant, and more so when they bring the group to a remote location. The club then reveals itself as a cult recruiting Banri's group to join them. Banri convinces them to let the others go, when he tells them that he suffered an accident after high school that gave him amnesia of everything from before starting college, and that they could help him. As the others leave, Koko decides to stay with Banri, and the two ultimately escape and hide in the woods. As they hide, Banri and Koko bond by getting to know more about one another. Koko reveals she was actually a nice person, and only acts stuck up around Mitsuo due to her feelings for him, while also confessing that she really was just using her friendship with Banri to get closer to Mitsuo. Banri in turn reveals that his story about having amnesia was not a lie, and that he feels that his family and friends want the current him to disappear and have the old him return. While he sympathizes with their wishes, he does not want to lose his current self. When the pair hear the cult members looking for them, they flee further into the woods, until they are found by Linda. | |||
| 4 | "Blackout" Transcription: "Burakkuauto" (Japanese: ブラックアウト) | October 24, 2013 | |
| After Linda finds them, she explains that she was out on a club retreat with the Festival Club, and brings Banri and Koko to their campsite. After returning, Banri is greeted by Nijigen, Mitsuo, and Chinami, who are all relieved to know they are alright. Later, during a break, Banri, Mitsuo, and Chinami get together to talk, but they are interrupted by Koko, who begins to berate and belittle Chinami, causing Mitsuo to leave with Chinami and leaving Banri to comfort a remorseful Koko. After class, the pair once again encounters Linda, who invites them to participate in one of the Festival Club's dance rehearsals. Banri decides to join, while Koko considers the idea. Later that night, Mitsuo tells Banri he will settle things with Koko, because he wants to pursue a relationship with Chinami, and the next day Mitsuo flatly rebuffs Koko's affection in front of Banri. Koko asks Mitsuo if their time together meant nothing to him, and Mitsuo replies that while he treasures their time together, he only sees her as a childhood friend. Koko angrily yells at him to forget their history, driving Mitsuo away. Koko yells at him to disappear, but realizes her words are hurtful to Banri, causing her to continuously apologize in tears. After a few hours, Koko and Banri are invited by a girl called Nana (most likely a reference to Nana Osaki from the manga and anime NANA) to her concert. Koko goes to vent her frustration, but is thrown out after climbing onstage, and spends the night at Banri's apartment. Koko reveals she needs him, while Banri confesses his love for her. After she leaves, she texts Banri, encouraging him to not forget about his lost memories, which motivates him to return to his home in Shizuoka, where he finds a scrapbook containing pictures of himself and Linda in high school together. | |||
| 5 | "Body and Soul" Transcription: "Bodi ando Sōru" (Japanese: ボディ・アンド・ソウル) | October 31, 2013 | |
| After finding the photo of him and Linda, Banri runs to the bridge where the accident occurred, but cannot remember more. The spirit of the eighteen-year-old Banri Tada watches him, and explains that the fall caused his eighteen-year-old spirit, and all his memories, to leave his body, and that he cannot be seen or heard by the current Banri. After returning to school, Banri meets Koko, who gives him a mirror that matches hers to commemorate their friendship. The next day, Banri and Mitsuo run into Koko, who begins to act overly cheerful and dramatic about her friendship with Banri. Linda, who is helping Koko register for classes, soon joins them and meets Mitsuo, while later inquiring about Koko and Banri's joining the Festival Club. Koko answers that both of them will join, while Banri wonders why Linda has not mentioned that she knows him from before. At their first dance rehearsal, Koko demonstrates she cannot dance, which causes her to be depressed and cry. After calming down, she apologizes to Banri for her behavior, and confesses that she is still recovering from being dumped by Mitsuo, but he reassures her it is fine, and reaffirms their friendship by using the mirror she gave him. That night, Banri recalls the memory from when he escaped the hospital; he had seen a flashing light from his window, and when he snuck out to see what it was, he discovered it was Linda. As the two talk, she reveals that she was the one who inspired Banri to come to Tokyo. Banri wonders why Linda has not mentioned any of this to him, and the spirit of Banri laments that he cannot tell the current Banri how important Linda was to him. | |||
| 6 | "Yes No" Transcription: "Iesu Nō" (Japanese: イェス・ノー) | November 7, 2013 | |
| In a flashback, Banri confesses his love to Linda, and she agrees to tell him her response the following night on the bridge where Banri would have his accident. Koko notices Banri's unusual behavior around Linda, but when she questions him, he denies that anything is wrong. Chinami finds the two and invites them to a party, but Koko declines out of dislike for Chinami, but this does not dissuade Chinami, who explains to Banri that she likes Koko. Banri convinces Koko to attend, alongside Mitsuo and Nijigen, but Koko and Mitsuo end up arguing about Chinami, which ends with Mitsuo confessing to Chinami, and her turning him down. On their way home, Banri decides to end his friendship with Koko, due to her lasting infatuation for Mitsuo, and despite Koko's objections, he leaves her. The next day, Linda notices the tense atmosphere between the two, but when she inquires about it, Banri confronts her about not telling him that they previously knew each other. Linda explains that she said nothing out of fear of confusing him and driving him away, while also admitting her guilt in feeling that she had caused Banri's accident by not arriving soon enough at the bridge. Afterwards, Koko meets up with Banri to learn what happened, but he takes off running due to the revelation that Linda might have reciprocated his feelings years ago, and how her answer would have affected his life. Before he can wonder if having the same accident would let him do things over again, Koko manages to catch up to Banri and tells him not leave her, confessing that she loves him. | |||
| 7 | "Masquerade" Transcription: "Masukarēdo" (Japanese: マスカレード) | November 14, 2013 | |
| Koko tells Banri that she loves him, but before he can respond Koko is arrested for stealing the bike that she used to catch up to Banri. At the police station, Koko is cleared of any charges, and after explaining the reason behind her sudden confession, Banri reciprocates and the two officially become a couple. The next day, Koko openly expresses her love for Banri as they walk to school, and their relationship is met with disbelief from Nijigen, and mild surprise from Mitsuo, who has dyed his hair blonde out of depression from being rejected. When Chinami comes to greet them Mitsuo flees, and Chinami says that he has been avoiding her, while explaining the reason she rejected him was because his confession was made at a party. Linda soon appears, and Banri flees, noting that he has been avoiding Linda since their last conversation, despite her constant attempts to speak with him again. As time passes, Banri and Koko enjoy their time as a couple, but Banri continues to ignore Linda, which upsets her, and causes Nana to take notice. One day, Banri is called back to his apartment because of a plumbing leak, but when he arrives he meets Nana again, who reveals that she is his neighbor, and that she faked the leak to get him to meet with Linda. Back in Banri's apartment, he apologizes for his behavior, and the two rekindle their friendship, just as Banri gets a call from Koko who worries that Mitsuo might be in trouble. | |||
| 8 | "Reset" Transcription: "Risetto" (Japanese: リセット) | November 21, 2013 | |
| In a flashback, Banri overhears Linda saying that she does not like him, causing him to ignore her for days. She then apologizes, saying she did not mean what she said. Banri forgives her and the spirit of Banri reminisces that was when things changed between the two and left him wondering if Linda did like him. Banri goes to check on Mitsuo after a call from Koko, and finds him depressed due to telling Chinami to stay away from him due to rumors about her rejecting him. Deciding to cheer him up, Banri, Nijigen, and Koko take Mitsuo to an amusement park, but when Chinami calls, Koko also invites her, to reconcile her and Mitsuo. Koko and Banri meet Chinami at the station, where after some banter between the two women, they get along and the group spends the whole day at the park, with Mitsuo and Chinami making up. Afterwards they all spend the night at Banri's apartment, but while everyone sleeps, Banri texts Linda, who was next door, and they meet on the balcony. After reminiscing about their old relationship, Banri asks Linda what her feelings for him were in the past, and she responds that she only saw him as a friend. While seemingly accepting this, Banri blacks out for a moment and yells his desire to go back to that time, shocking them both. Linda passes off his sudden outburst and goes back inside, but the spirit of Banri reaffirms his love and desire to be with Linda, but notes he cannot leave the current Banri without disappearing. | |||
| 9 | "With You Again" Transcription: "Wizu Yū Agein" (Japanese: ウィズ・ユー・アゲイン) | November 28, 2013 | |
| Koko suddenly falls ill and does not come to school for several days. When she does return, Banri notices she is dejected, but she denies anything is wrong, until she breaks down in tears and relays to Banri her fears that he might one day leave her. Banri reassures her he will not before they share their first kiss, and the spirit of Banri, who was observing, comments on a similar situation between him and Linda. In a flashback to the summer of their third year in high school, Linda tells Banri that she learned that her brother's fiancé was having an affair, and gets him to help her expose it. When the two photograph the affair, Linda has a change of heart and deletes all the photos, and instead confronts her brother's fiancé and tells her she will keep it secret, but to never let it happen again. Afterwards, Barni vehemently voices his disapproval of her decision, but apologizes when he notices how troubled she is by her own deceit. Banri comforts Linda by saying she is not alone, and he will bear the lie she knows with her, and will always find her and be there for her, but he fails to reassure her when she asks. In the present time, Banri and Linda meet and talk, where Banri mentions Koko is sick again, while Linda mentions her family and brother. When Banri shows he does not remember she had a brother, a saddened Linda leaves, but not before she uses the words he used to comfort her in the past to encourage him to be there for Koko. The spirit of Banri who witnessed this, regrets that he did not confess his true feelings for Linda in the moment she sought reassurance from him, and notes that it is too late for them. However the next morning, the spirit of Banri awakens to find himself back inside his physical body. | |||
| 10 | "In the Mirror" Transcription: "In za Mirā" (Japanese: イン･ザ･ミラー) | December 5, 2013 | |
| Ghost Banri, having awakened back in his physical body, feels the urge to see Linda. He slips and falls, hitting his chin on the floor. He returns to being "new" Banri, and sees in the mirror Koko gave him that he has cut his chin. Despite not being a serious injury, Banri feels ill. He discovers the hidden picture of Linda and himself is missing. He tries to go to the hospital by himself, but Nana finds him and takes him there. On the way home he tells Nana that he had the wrong idea about her, and that she is actually really nice. She listens with her usual cool attitude. Once home, she passes him off to a waiting Linda, who accuses her of beating up Banri. Nana tells Linda that she only helped him, and leaves Linda and Banri by themselves. Linda takes care of Banri for a while, feeding him water and medicine. Banri reflects on the conflicting emotions he experiences about Linda and Koko. Koko arrives with a bouquet of roses and accuses Banri of cheating because he's alone in his apartment with Linda. Banri and Linda are taken aback until Koko reveals she's kidding, tossing the roses aside. 2D-kun and Mitsuo arrive and jokingly argue over who caught the bouquet and will get married first. Koko assures everyone present that she was really kidding, and that she knows that Banri would never cheat on her. She goes a little over the top about the subject, and gets chided by Linda who tells her to cut it out. Koko, in turn, chides Banri for not telling her that Nana lived next door, but forgives him anyway. She also thanks Linda for taking care of Banri, but Mitsuo suspects she is not being honest about her true feelings. They begin to argue, but Linda stops them for Banri's sake. Koko admits that having another woman take care of him before she could get there did make her a little jealous. Linda admits that Nana took care of him first. Everyone discusses summer vacation plans, and decide to go to the beach together. Later that night, Banri awakens and finds Koko still there and watching over him. Koko apologizes for not taking care of him properly and making a fuss when he was not feeling well. She becomes depressed, telling Banri that she could never be a good girlfriend. Banri gives her an assuring hug, and asks if she's not entirely over her own cold yet. She assures him that she couldn't have come and seen him if that were the case. She admits that she wanted to go to the beach only with him, and asks if he will take her when he's better. She further states that "it doesn't have to be Paris", referring to her ideal "first time" location. Banri promises that he will take her once summer vacation arrives. | |||
| 11 | "Trouble Party" Transcription: "Toraburu Pāti" (Japanese: トラブルパーティ) | December 12, 2013 | |
| Banri and Koko ride the train and discuss Koko's new Festival Club nickname "RoboGirl", so named because she looks like a robot when she dances. They look forward to the Awa dance festival and the beach trip they have planned. Banri worries about whether Koko is the one who took the photo of Linda and him from his apartment. They meet up with the rest of the Festival Club, and discuss the preparations needed before the festival. Afterwards Banri speaks with the upperclassmen and asks for advice about his beach trip with Koko. When they find out that Banri only intends to take her by train for a day trip, they tell him that a classy girl like Koko won't be happy with the low-budget, simple trip he has planned. They advise him to get a job and make some money. Later Koko tells him that she doesn't want him to get a job because it would mean they wouldn't get to see each other much. Koko offers to pay for both of them on their trip. She tells him that she wants to spend as much time with him as she can, and admits that she worries about what he's doing when they're not together. She says that she knows she is awkward, overbearing, and annoying, but says she's learning to hold back. Koko then tells Banri that she wishes she could shrink him down so that she can keep him with her in her bag for safety. Oka-chan walks up and says hello, then announces that she is on her way to her part time job. Oka-chan advises Banri that her employer is looking for more people, so they follow her to the upscale cafe where she works. Koko, though, forbids Banri from working. Banri visits Nana to pay her back for cab fare and bring her cookies. Upon finding out Banri needs money, Nana invites him to be a waiter at a weekend party. She also insists he bring Mitsuo with him. Mitsuo resists the idea until the Tea Club tries to recruit them for questionable employment. On the night of the party Banri tells Mitsuo that Koko had wanted to come over, but that he told her he had to work on a report. At the party, Banri finds himself dressed as a maid. The party host offers Mitsuo an extra 10,000 yen to wear nothing but a flesh-colored Speedo, which he accepts. While waiting on party-goers, Banri sees that Linda is also working at the party dressed as a devil girl. Meanwhile, Koko is unable to contact Banri as he is not carrying his phone with him at the party. It is also revealed that Koko indeed had the photo of Banri and Linda. | |||
| 12 | "Don't Look Back" Transcription: "Donto Rukku Bakku" (Japanese: ドント・ルックバック) | December 19, 2013 | |
| Banri Tada is enjoying working as a waiter at the party, along with Nana, Mitsuo and Linda. Meanwhile, Koko has texted Banri numerous times and is becoming concerned that he hasn't answered. Some of the guests see Banri and Linda together and insist on taking their picture. The two of them get carried away and strike several provocative poses just as Koko, who has come looking for Banri, arrives. Incensed, she throws a drink in Banri's face and slaps him. Linda tries to apologize but Nana stops her and Banri takes Koko away to the fitting room. Unable to talk for long as he is still on the job, he gives her the key to his place and tells her to wait for him there. Koko leaves and Banri continues working but is concerned about his relationship. Once the party is over and they receive their pay Banri tells Mitsuo that his salary might have lost its usefulness. On his way home Banri checks his phone and is shocked to discover that Koko has been texting him all day. He hurries home to a dark apartment and is relieved to find Koko waiting for him. The couple apologize to one another and Koko returns the picture of Banri and Linda, much to his surprise. He admits that they were former classmates and he had been in love with her. He then goes on to tell Koko that his feelings for Linda return sometimes in flashes. Koko hugs him in response and says that all she want is for Banri not to remember the past, with Banri understanding and so the couple reconcile. The next morning, Banri tells Linda that he wants to talk with her. Beside the river, he asks if she loved the old Banri; she replies that she only thought of him as a friend. Banri then tries to rip the picture of them together, with the ghost of the old Banri looking on and saying no. He drops the picture, which Linda then picks up. Banri gets to his feet and tells her to pretend that they are just strangers, as he wants to cut ties with the past. Linda realizes that Koko is bothered by her being a part of his past life and says she understands and that they are doing the right thing. She then rips the picture into pieces, surprising Banri. The next morning, Koko and Banri take a picture together, forming new memories for just the two of them. | |||
| 13 | "Summer Has Come" Transcription: "Samā Hazu Kamu" (Japanese: サマー・ハズ・カム) | January 9, 2014 | |
| As Ghost Banri watches, Banri dreams about when he was in the hospital and met with Linda (whom he didn't remember at the time), and about the message he was supposed to "pass along to her friend". Later, the Festival Club gathers at the Awa dance festival and prepares to perform. Almost everyone is in a jovial mood, but Koko is experiencing severe stage fright. She tries to run to the restroom, but Linda points out that she's been there about thirty times, and that her urge to urinate is a result of her nervous condition. The festival is about to start, so the other club members start to abandon Koko where she sits. Linda then suggests they teach the first years about "that". "That" turns out to be the club performing a special dance as they circle around Koko and Banri. Banri joins the circle, and soon Koko does too. With everyone now ready, they successfully perform in the festival. Afterwards, Koko and Banri enjoy the festival together and get ready to watch the fireworks. Ghost Banri watches nearby, lamenting that he still loves Linda and that Banri has rejected the feelings he left behind. He vows to become an evil spirit and curse Banri with unhappiness. It suddenly starts to rain, forcing Koko and Banri to seek shelter. Later, Banri receives word that the Festival Club's camp has been cancelled. He reflects on how his summer activities have so far been cancelled or interrupted. He sees Koko get out of a cab in front of his building, so he waits by the elevator to surprise her. As the doors open he does a "peek-a-boo" greeting. The occupant, however, turns out to be Nana, who punches him in the face and leaves him lying on the floor. Koko (who ran up the stairs) arrives and announces she is going to make yakisoba for him. Banri is excited, but Koko insists that he sit blindfolded with his hands in his pockets while she cooks. It turns out she is only feigning cooking, having actually brought pre-prepared yakisoba with her. The blindfold slips, allowing Banri to see what is really going on. Koko is embarrassed, and insists it was all a joke. Later, on an evening walk, she admits that her family’s maid prepared the Yakisoba. They stop and sit in a park where they discuss Koko possibly enrolling in culinary school and her family’s upcoming vacation to Barcelona. Koko tries to kiss Banri, but he pulls back and walks away. Later, he wishes he could ask Koko to not to go to Barcelona and stay with him. He sadly wonders if Koko will leave him someday. A nearby Ghost Banri vows to make him even unhappier | |||
| 14 | "Ladies Talk" Transcription: "Reidizu Tōku" (Japanese: レイディズトーク) | January 16, 2014 | |
| 2D-kun calls Banri and tells him that he heard Banri was lonely. He offers to hang out, but Banri already has plans with Koko. As they discuss their wish to hang out with Mitsuo (who has been too busy lately), Koko arrives and overhears the conversation. She is suspicious until Banri hands over the phone and she discovers it is 2D-kun to whom Banri is speaking. Finding out that Mitsuo may have a girlfriend, she formulates a plan to determine her identity and enlists Banri's and 2D-kun's help. They start by watching Oka-chan’s house, thinking that she is the most likely candidate. Oka-chan discovers them, though, so Banri tells her they were just visiting her. To their surprise she tells them she’s free to hang out, and when asked she admits that she’s not seeing anyone and that she hasn't seen Mitsuo since summer vacation started. Oka-chan invites them in, where they observe that the house is empty except for Oka-chan’s room. She explains that her family has moved away and that she will live alone while she finishes college. Koko admits that she’s jealous of Oka-chan. Oka-chan replies that she is worried about living on her own for the first time. They reaffirm their decision to go to the beach together. They all go to the place the Film Club hangs out, but before they get there they observe Mitsuo and Linda walk in together as if on a date. To allow Mitsuo and Linda some privacy they decide to go somewhere else. Later Koko arrives at Oka-chan’s house with a bag full of swimsuits. The two of them try the swimsuits on, and discuss Koko’s and Banri’s relationship, and Koko tells about Banri resisting her kiss in the park. She admits that she never feels they are “in the mood” when she and Banri are alone in his apartment. Oka-chan points out that Banri probably resists because he wants to show Koko how much he really cares for her. Koko tells Oka-chan that she wishes she could spend more time with Banri at his apartment. She admits that she questions whether Banri really loves her and is afraid he will disappear someday. She wonders if Banri is trying to find himself and if he does so if will he leave her. Koko then states that the next two swimsuits she pulls out of her bag will be what she and Oka-chan will wear to the beach. They turn out to be school swimsuits. Oka-chan likes the idea and films them while wearing the swimsuits. Later in Banri’s apartment, Mitsuo and Banri discuss their swimwear choices as well. Mitsuo wishes he could have invited Linda and wonders where her hometown is located. Banri lies and says he doesn't know. | |||
| 15 | "Accident Beach" Transcription: "Akushidento Bīchi" (Japanese: アクシデントビーチ) | January 23, 2014 | |
| On the day of the trip to the beach, the group encounters several mishaps on the journey. It starts off with Koko and Banri meeting Nijigen at the wrong place, and delays in picking up Chinami and Mitsuo. Heavy traffic slows their exit from the city. It rains despite contrary forecasts. The group arrives in the middle of a rainstorm. Needing to use the restroom, Koko gets out of the car in her swimsuit, and the rest of the group follows. The rain stops and the group enjoys their beach day. With Nijigen feeling exhausted, Koko instead drives the car back home. Along the way, Banri falls asleep despite trying his best efforts to remain awake. Shortly afterward, Koko becomes tired and falls asleep at the wheel. Moments before the car swerves out of control, Banri wakes up and hits the brakes, causing the car to come to a complete stop after colliding with the guard rail. | |||
| 16 | "Wake-up Call" Transcription: "Weiku appu Kōru" (Japanese: ウェイクアップコール) | January 30, 2014 | |
| The accident gives Chinami a bloody lip, dents the car's bumper, and damages the guard rail. The group is escorted back to the city by the police. Upon arrival, Koko gets slapped by her father, and the trip to Barcelona is cancelled. On the next day, Banri, Mitsuo, Chinami, and Nijigen meet with all of them taking responsibility. Banri feels the most at-fault for not keeping Koko awake. Banri goes to Koko's home to talk with her, finding Koko unwilling to get out of bed. The accident reminds Koko that she has acted immaturely despite being an adult. Banri tells Koko that despite needing to grow up she needs to remain true to herself. Koko tells Banri about a dream she had where she was riding in a car with Banri and at a place where they are told to stop the car, Koko gets off and the car drives away, which makes her believe that if Banri should regain his memories that he would fall in love with Linda instead of her. Koko's father enters her room and orders Banri to cook some ramen, while Koko returns to bed. | |||
| 17 | "Return to Yesterday" Transcription: "Ritān tu Iesutadi" (Japanese: リターン・トゥ・イエスタディ) | February 6, 2014 | |
| Banri arrives at the Golden Time restaurant where the Festival Club is setting up for a gathering at the Fireworks Extravaganza and the club members are strangely welcoming and eerily nice, which sets Banri on edge. He figures out that they are trying to comfort him after his and Koko's supposed breakup. But when Koko arrives they clear up the confusion, only to create a new misunderstanding with former fourth year members. Linda also arrives late and Linda, Koko and Banri discuss the accident. Banri asks about how she knew about it since she was out of town, but Linda answers vaguely. Linda then asks if Banri will be going home and he says he will, so Linda brings up that there will be a class reunion and wonders if Banri will come. After Koko makes the decision for him, Koko and Banri talk about how Banri is ready to face his past after their frank fight earlier, and Koko admits that her love for Banri has grown more after that fight, and encourages him to return home. The next day Banri is on a train home. Meanwhile, Chinami had invited Koko to help her unpack, and invites Koko to stay overnight, but while Koko denies that she was there to help and will not stay, she relents. Chinami then reveals how she respects how amazing her love for Banri is. Elsewhere, at the club where Linda works, Mitsuo and Linda talk while she cleans and Mitsuo asks if telling her about the accident was a bad thing. Mitsuo then discovers that Linda will also be gone like Banri will be, and then sees her train tickets going to the same place as Banri, but when he presses her a bit about it and tries to playfully flirt, Linda storms off. The next day, 2D, Koko and Mitsuo are enjoying a treat at a cafe and Mitsuo and 2D discuss what they think they know about Banri's true situation with his amnesia. When Mitsuo asks Koko about it she deflects the question and focuses on other things, leaving Mitsuo to brood on this new-found knowledge. | |||
| 18 | "My Hometown" Transcription: "Mai Hōmutaun" (Japanese: マイ・ホームタウン) | February 13, 2014 | |
| Koko enters Banri's apartment alone after going through his mail because she misses him so much. After throwing a tantrum and sniffing Banri's pillow, she tries to get a hold of herself by doing The Exorcist. Nana catches her in the act, then suggest that Koko do that during Nana's next show, but Koko refuses. Koko then tackles Nana in a stranglehold, trying to get Nana to not tell Banri that she went into Banri's room and did what she did while he wasn't there. Koko agrees to do anything else to help, and Nana takes her up on her offer, using her as the guinea pig for another idea for Nana's act. Meanwhile, at the Banri home, Linda and her brother show up to go to the class reunion. During the drive, Linda spots the mirror Koko gave to Banri, and determines that Banri is very nervous. At the high school, Banri becomes so nervous about not having his memories that he won't move, so Linda tricks him into entering. They arrive and everyone puts on a red or blue shirt with nametags to play a dodgeball game rematch when Banri's team beat Linda's team on a hotly disputed technicality. After Linda uses the same technicality to win the game, the class catches up at the party with many of his classmates warmly welcoming him despite his not remembering any of them. They then start relating stories of the old Banri, much to his embarrassment. When their sensei arrives and relates another characteristic of old Banri, Banri feels even worse, but soon after taking pictures with former classmates he feels better. Later that night, Linda and Banri talk on the way home and how Linda is happy that Banri has finally accepted his situation despite all the friction between them, as well as how Linda has come to accept their situation as well. Banri then goes to take a picture of the bridge where he fell, then experiences a vision of the accident. He tries to save the ghost Banri but ghost Banri forces himself to fall, and new Banri drops his mirror and breaks it, wondering if his memories are returning. | |||
| 19 | "Night in Paris" Transcription: "Naito in Pari" (Japanese: ナイト・イン・パリ) | February 20, 2014 | |
| Banri discusses the event of ghost Banri falling from the bridge with a doctor, who can do nothing more than provide a sedative for him. On the train ride back to Tokyo, Banri remembers how ghost Banri tried to take over his body before and now wonders why ghost Banri has given up. When Banri returns to Tokyo, he recalls how his mother gave him her ring from her youth to give to his girlfriend, but Koko and the others meet him before he can think more on it. That night they have a return home dinner for Banri, and he notices that Chinami has cut her hair. Mitsuo then asks Koko and Banri a favor to film the Festival Club in a ploy to get closer to Linda. Later Banri and Mitsuo talk about how they knew about Mitsuo and Linda, and Mitsuo confronts Banri about his past with Linda, but while Banri considers answering him honestly, Mitsuo backs off. Back at Banri's apartment with only Banri and Koko, Banri apologizes to Koko for breaking their friendship mirror, then considers the impact of giving Koko his mother's ring. Before he can do anything, Koko gives him a piece of art she made for him, then tells him she's wants their "Night in Paris" right now. But several things get in the way, and nothing ends up happening. Koko realizes that she can be herself with him and realizes that Banri is definitely in love with her now. Much later, Mitsuo gets permission to film the Festival Club, but Linda is unhappy and Mitsuo never gets a chance to talk with Linda. Afterwards, Linda indicates that she wants to talk with Banri and Koko goes to distract Mitsuo in the meantime. Linda and Banri argue about Mitsuo coming to the club, and they end up discussing it calmly later on. Linda reveals their dinners together, but also how she's been unable to simply accept Mitsuo's interest in her and has been keeping her distance from him, which is why they had this argument. While they talk, Chinami arrives to talk to Banri about his friendliness with Linda and how it's inappropriate. | |||
| 20 | "His Chasm" Transcription: "Hizu Kyazumu" (Japanese: ヒズ・キャズム) | February 27, 2014 | |
| After Chinami admonishes Banri for being too friendly with Linda because she's the girl Mitsuo likes, Banri catches up with Koko to share everything that happened. Koko and Banri talk about Chinami, and they both realize that they are ok with their former likes liking others. Banri then considers giving Koko his mother's ring as the moment is perfect, but realizes he didn't bring it. Back at his apartment, Banri considers when he can give the ring to Koko and wonders who he can talk to about it. In the morning on the way to school, Banri runs into Nana and tries to talk to her during the train ride. He realizes she isn't in the mood to talk about anything and then she falls asleep on Banri. At the school, 2D, Koko and Banri talk about Mitsuo's strategy to keep filming the festival club. When Mitsuo and Chinami arrive, Chinami convinces Koko to go with her to get Belgian chocolate. Mitsuo, 2D and Banri discuss Mitsuo's failure to get any closer to Linda. Mitsuo points out that Koshino seems to be protecting Linda from Mitsuo, but they realize class is about to begin and hurry away. After class, Banri meets Koko. They go to the Woodstock Cafe, where they talk about their immediate future, both happy about the pleasantness of their days lately. At school the next day, while Banri is considering how to give Koko his mother's ring, he is accosted by the Tea Club girls who discover his plan and make him extremely nervous about it before trying to recruit him again. Koko arrives for them to go to Festival Club practice. Banri and Koko see how fourth year Koshino seems to be protecting Linda from Mitsuo. Later, at the train station, Banri and Koko talk about everything. At the performance, Mitsuo renews his focus of filming the Festival Club, while Linda points out that Koko isn't nervous as she tries to help the fourth years. During the performance, Banri has a mental break as his past self reasserts itself and he freaks out and runs away. Linda and Koko go after him. Linda finds him later as Banri tries to figure out what's happened to him. When Linda brings up Koko, his new self returns, but now Banri fears that old Banri is going to take him over again. | |||
| 21 | "I'll Be Back" Transcription: "Airu Bī Bakku" (Japanese: アイル・ビー・バック) | March 6, 2014 | |
| After the incident at the Awa dance festival, Banri fears losing himself as his memories from before his accident return. Koko tries to comfort Banri by having dinner with their friends at his apartment as he plans to tell them about his background and other recent troubles. Things go sour when Banri tries to invite Chinami but agreed to come nonetheless. At Banri's apartment, Chinami arrives earlier as planned as she plans to have a serious conversation with Banri before the others arrive. Chinami confesses that she felt relieved after seeing Banri being friendly with Linda as she was in love with Mitsuo and felt regret when she changed her appearance after cutting most of her hair. Following her outburst, Chinami asks Banri to film her in her dejected state. As Banri intends to tell Chinami about his past with Linda, Banri is possessed by his former self and begins calling out for Linda. He storms out of his apartment, but not before telling Linda and the others to not tell Koko that his memories are returning, not realizing that Chinami's camera was still recording. The next morning, Koko refuses to accept the ring Banri had presented to her and breaks up with him. | |||
| 22 | "Paradise Lost" Transcription: "Paradaisu Rosuto" (Japanese: パラダイスロスト) | March 13, 2014 | |
| Stunned by Koko's words, Banri waits for Koko where she had rejected him, hoping Koko would come back. Hours pass and Banri meets Koko's father, who drives Banri home. Along the way, Koko's father reveals that she knows of Banri's anti-anxiety medication and that she asked him about the reasons someone would be taking them. Later Banri encounters Nana. Banri confides in her about his recent dilemma. The next day, encouraged by Nana's words, Banri plans to confront Koko. Afterwards, Banri meets Koko, who is in a cheerful mood and apologizes for the previous day. However, after meeting their friends, Koko nonchalantly declares that she and Banri are broken up, much to the shock and bewilderment of Banri and the others. After Koko lashes out, Chinami tells Banri that Koko may have seen the clip of Banri's anxiety attack. Staying optimistic, Banri later informs Linda and the president of the Festival club of his breakup with Koko. Banri and Linda argue. Banri reveals to Mitsuo his past relationship with Linda and apologizes for not telling him. Koko then appears as she hands over a letter of resignation from the club to its president. Banri cuts her off, causing her to leave with Banri calling out to Koko. | |||
| 23 | "Last Smile" Transcription: "Rasuto Sumairu" (Japanese: ラストスマイル) | March 20, 2014 | |
| Banri confronts Koko. Koko explains the reason why she decided to resign from the Festival Club is due to Banri's unwillingness to be in the same place as her. Banri reveals to Koko that his memories from before his accident are returning and he would eventually return to his former self, and his memories since the accident will disappear. Koko reveals that she still loves him, but only broke up with him because she would not be able to bear him forgetting her. She makes him promise that if he still remembers her, they will stay together forever. After Banri thanks Koko for all they'd shared together, the two agree to become friends, and Koko will revoke her resignation from the club. Koko promises Banri that she will stay by his side as long as he doesn't forget her. Afterwards, Banri tries to patch things up with Mitsuo, who had not contacted him since he revealed to Mitsuo his past with Linda. Meanwhile, with their school festival fast approaching, Banri's condition worsens, much to Koko's fright. Nijigen, bewildered by his friends actions and feeling left out of what's happening, intends to have a get-together to revive their friendship. While waiting for Koko and Mitsuo on the street, Banri suffers another memory break and fails to recognize them when they arrive. He runs away — calling out desperately for Linda. After returning to his senses, Banri plans to return to his hometown, feeling certain that his memories and former self will return. During their school festival, the festival club receives support from the private school committee thanks to Mitsuo. Meanwhile, Banri reconciles with Mitsuo. During the Awa dance performance, Banri narrates how moments and feelings are born and later die. Afterwards, Banri states that he indeed returned to his former self with his memories since his accident now lost. | |||
| 24 | "Golden Time" Transcription: "Gōruden Taimu" (Japanese: ゴールデン タイム) | March 27, 2014 | |
| Upon losing his recent memories, Banri returns to his hometown. After fiddling with the notes he made for himself prior to the return of his former memories, Banri opens his e-mail account and discovers that someone has been sending e-mails to Koko under his name. Linda and Banri seem to have returned to their easy friendship, with Linda spending Christmas with the Tada family. He contemplates Linda's reply to his feelings and the happenings that occurred between them since his accident. Koko arrives at Banri's home. Banri first mistakes her for Chinami. Koko hands Banri a DVD and his cracked mirror case, which Banri believes is Koko's, and returns it to her. After asking for directions to the bridge where Banri fell, Koko leaves. Going back into the house, Banri finds Koko's unbroken mirror and realizes it isn't his, and his memories of Koko come flooding back. As a result, Banri runs after Koko to the bridge where he meets his conflicted former self. The latter then cross the bridge after Linda appears and gives her reply to his feelings with a "Yes" and hands Banri the ring he had dropped at the bridge days before. Afterwards, Banri embraces Koko and the two recall their promise: that as long as they remember one another, the two will stay together for the rest of their lives. They profess their love for one another and Banri presents his ring to Koko, which she gladly accepts. Meanwhile, it's revealed that Nijigen was responsible for sending Koko the e-mails as Banri because he wouldn't abandon Banri as he had before at the cult compound. This motivates Koko to not give up on Banri either. Taking advantage of Koko's motivation, Chinami edited the recording Banri made of himself and burned it to a DVD, which she asked Koko to deliver to Banri. While watching his recording, Banri thanks Koko for being by his side. Banri later returns to Tokyo and attends university with his friends. His relationship with Koko is still intact. Mitsuo and Linda are shown flirting while Koko and Banri kiss with Koko wearing the ring Banri gave her. | |||
References[]
- ^ "Golden Time Anime's Ad Previews College Romantic Comedy". Anime News Network. September 22, 2013. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ^ "List of Golden Time Episodes". Archived from the original on February 13, 2015. Retrieved April 20, 2015.
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