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Special A

Special A (S.A) · スペシャル・エー

AniLumi score

Kitsu · AniList

by score
#3,091
by score
popularity
#697
popularity
episodes
24
episodes · 23 min each
to binge
9h 50m
to binge
members
24K
members
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Synopsis

Hikari was the best at everything until one day she challenged someone and lost. Now she is on a mission to beat him at something. Now a decade later she is still trying and he has fallen in love with her. What would you do? (Source: HIDIVE)

Episodes (24)

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  1. EP 1    Hikari & KeiApr 6, 2008 · 24 min
  2. EP 2    Pride & Pro-WrestlingApr 13, 2008 · 24 min
  3. EP 3    Rice Ball & SincerityApr 20, 2008 · 24 min
  4. EP 4    Brothers & TeacherApr 27, 2008 · 24 min
  5. Ep 5EP 5Festival & ChallengeMay 4, 2008 · 24 min
  6. Ep 6EP 6Invitation & Saiga EstateMay 11, 2008 · 24 min

Characters

Cast & voice actors →
Main

Tadashi Karino

Main

Kei Takishima

Main

Akira Toudou

Main

Ryuu Tsuji

Main

Jun Yamamoto

Main

Megumi Yamamoto

Main

Hikari Hanazono

Hajime Kakei

Sumire Karino

Finn Koupe Shuzette

Aoi Ogata

Yui Oikawa

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

All communities agree closely on this one. Each site's score for Special A, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#3,091
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#697
24K members
Favorited by
0.6%
156 of its members

Score breakdown

25% of 10,495 ratings are 9★ or 10★

01.5K3K
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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ItemRatings
1★62
2★78
3★110
4★429
5★736
6★1,268
7★2,836
8★2,386
9★1,111
10★1,479

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 16 people who start Special A drop it, above the comedy median of 3.0%. Based on 43K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
6.3%
Comedy median 3.0%
Finished it
84%
36K people
On hold
4.2%
1.8K paused
Plan to watch
19K
not started yet

What people who started it did

43K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished35,944 · 84%
  • Watching2,260 · 5%
  • Paused1,785 · 4%
  • Dropped2,688 · 6%

Parents’ guide to Special A

Best for: Teens (13+) · Rated PG (Teens 13 or older)

Violence & goreNone noted
Sexual content & nudityNone noted
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesModerateBullying
Drugs, gambling & crimeNone noted

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Is Special A okay for kids? Full guide →

Plan & track

Binge planner

24 episodes × 23 min = 9h 12m

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Special A FAQ

How many episodes does Special A have?

Special A has 24 episodes, each around 23 minutes.

Where can I watch Special A?

Special A is available to stream on Amazon, HIDIVE, TubiTV. Availability varies by region.

Is Special A finished?

Yes. Special A finished airing on Sep 15, 2008.

How long does it take to watch Special A?

Special A runs about 9h 50m in total (24 episodes of 23 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 5 days.

Is Special A appropriate for kids?

Special A is best for teens (13+) and is rated PG (Teens 13 or older). Viewers flag disturbing & frightening themes. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Special A?

6.3% of AniList members who start Special A drop it, and 84% finish it. The median for popular comedy anime is 3.0%.

Is Special A worth watching?

Special A holds a community score of 7.4/10 from 24,189 Kitsu users and ranks #3091 among all anime by rating.

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