# Where to Watch Anohana

**Anohana fits a complete story about childhood loss into a brief TV run, so it is an easy commitment even though the emotions can be heavy. Crunchyroll and Netflix carry the series in subbed and dubbed form. The drama follows former childhood friends who have drifted apart after a girl in their group died. Her ghost appears with a forgotten wish, drawing them back into contact and exposing feelings they have spent a long time avoiding. It is worth watching if you want a supernatural drama that pays close attention to grief and strained friendship rather than action or elaborate lore. The 22-minute episodes keep the story moving, while quieter scenes give the group enough room to feel wounded and believable.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/anohana-the-flower-we-saw-that-day)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=80075178&jbp=0&jbr=11)

Crunchyroll and Netflix offer Anohana with subtitles and an English dub. Since the TV story is finished, either service lets you follow it from the opening episode through its conclusion without switching platforms.

## Synopsis

A group of childhood friends once shared nearly everything, but the death of one member broke their bond. By their teenage years, they barely resemble the close group they used to be. One withdrawn member then begins seeing the dead girl's spirit. She asks for help with a wish she cannot remember, and fulfilling it appears to require bringing everyone together again. Their reunion is uncomfortable because each person has carried the loss differently, often hiding guilt behind distance or resentment. Anohana uses the ghostly premise to bring buried emotions into ordinary conversations and awkward meetings. The story stays focused on whether these former friends can finally speak honestly about what happened and help the spirit move on.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 11
- **Premiered:** 2011
- **Studio:** A-1 Pictures
- **Score:** 8

## Watch Order

Begin with the TV series and continue through all 11 episodes in order. It is a self-contained story with no prerequisite viewing. A recap film also exists, but it condenses material from the series, so the TV version is the better starting point for a first viewing.

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## FAQ

### Which services have Anohana?

Anohana is on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Both services carry the complete TV series in subbed and dubbed form.

### How long is Anohana?

Anohana has 11 episodes, each with a 22-minute runtime. The series is finished, so the full story can be watched without waiting for further episodes.

### Is Anohana a sad anime?

Yes. Its central subject is the effect of a child's death on friends who never properly dealt with it, and the emotional pressure grows as they reunite.

### Does Anohana have an English dub?

Yes, an English dub is available alongside the subtitled version. Crunchyroll and Netflix both include those viewing options.