Little Busters!
Little Busters!
Little Busters!

Season 1

26 episodes · 2012

When tragedy struck Riki Naoe as a child, he was rescued from grief over his parent's deaths when four other kids "recruited" him for their group—the "Little Busters." Now in high school, Riki and the other Busters are still fast friends, and though their vision of being heroes for justice may have faded, they'd still do anything for each other. Which is why Riki is now on TWO special missions. The not so secret one: recruiting new members so the Busters can form a baseball team. Preferably FEMALE recruits, as the current dude/babe ratio is an inconvenient 4 to 1. The OTHER mission, though... That's the strange one. Because Riki and Rin, the group's singular girl, are receiving odd messages, delivered by cats, concerning the existence of a "secret world" and assigning them tasks they have to complete. Were their youthful dreams of being crusaders not so fanciful after all? Or is there something even more vital at stake? Between steeling his courage to talk to girls, dealing with his own narcolepsy and facing his feelings concerning Rin, Riki may just need the strength of a superhero to solve the ultimate mystery of the Little Busters! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

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The Team Name Will Be... the Little Busters
E01

The Team Name Will Be... the Little Busters

2012-10-0624 min

The leader of the "Little Busters," Kyousuke, returns to school after a job hunting break and calls the old gang together. He suggests that they all do something that they can only do now, while they're young - and that something is playing baseball. Now all Kyousuke, Riki, Masato, Kengo, and Rin need to do is find enough new members to make a complete baseball team...

If You're Happy, I'm Happy
E02

If You're Happy, I'm Happy

2012-10-1324 min

Riki meets the cheerful, easygoing Komari on a visit to the school rooftop, and decides to invite her to join the Little Busters. Meanwhile, one of the cats Rin is taking care of strolls along with a mysterious note tied to its tail...

I Like Cute Things, You See
E03

I Like Cute Things, You See

2012-10-2024 min

Riki is called out for tea and a chat by Kurugaya Yuiko, a mysterious girl who rarely shows up to class. He invites her to join the Little Busters, but when she meets the team's resident musclebrain, Masato, sparks instantly fly.

We'll Make a Happy, Sunny Place
E04

We'll Make a Happy, Sunny Place

2012-10-2724 min

On the school roof, Riki catches Komari whispering something about an older brother in her sleep. But when she wakes up, she tells him that she's an only child and her brother only appears to her in dreams, where he reads her a sad story from a picture book only to fade away when she awakens...

To Find What I’ve Lost
E05

To Find What I’ve Lost

2012-11-0324 min

When Komari's normally cheerful smiles begin to look sad and lonely, Riki decides to cheer her up by searching for her older brother... but does he really exist? The next day, the two of them pay a visit to Komari's hometown in hopes of recovering her lost memories.

Let's Find Wonderful Things
E06

Let's Find Wonderful Things

2012-11-1024 min

Komari has finally recovered her memories of her older brother - and it has left her in a tragic state of confusion. With the support of the Little Busters, Riki sets out to bring Komari's cheerful smile back.

Now Then, Guess Who!
E07

Now Then, Guess Who!

2012-11-1724 min

The Little Busters are still short a few members, so Riki decides to invite a girl from a neighboring class, Saigusa Haruka, to the team. But the energetic, playful Haruka has a reputation for being the school's biggest troublemaker, and is under constant pursuit by the school's Disciplinary Committee.

Let's Look for Roommate!
E08

Let's Look for Roommate!

2012-11-2424 min

When Riki sees Kud playing Frisbee with her dogs, he knows that her quick, agile movements would make her a good candidate for the Little Busters and extends the invitation. But Kud hasn't had an easy time making friends since she came to Japan, and she could use the help of her new teammates to find a willing dorm roommate.

Save the Cafeteria!
E09

Save the Cafeteria!

2012-12-0124 min

One of Rin's cats brings her yet another mysterious note. This time its cryptic demand is to "save the school cafeteria" - but none of the Little Busters can see what about the cafeteria needs saving.

The Blue of the Sky, the Blue of the Sea
E10

The Blue of the Sky, the Blue of the Sea

2012-12-0824 min

While searching for a stray ball sent flying at a Little Busters practice, Riki encounters Mio, a girl who always sits and reads in the shade of a tree with a parasol open. There's one book she's particularly fond of, but she won't tell Riki what it's about. When she loses the book, it's up to Riki to help her find it.

See, There Ain't No Ghosts
E11

See, There Ain't No Ghosts

2012-12-1524 min

Kyousuke gathers the Little Busters together for a little test of courage. Their mission takes them on a search through the school building while avoiding traps set by Kyousuke, but eventually they sense that an eerie black shadow has been watching their progress...

A Blue World, Stretching on to Eternity
E12

A Blue World, Stretching on to Eternity

2012-12-2224 min

Riki has invited Mio to be the manager of the Little Busters, and the team welcomes her warmly. However, just when they think she's finally opening up to them, she disappears...

Where the End Begins
E13

Where the End Begins

2013-01-0524 min

Mio has been absent from school for several days, and everyone, even the Little Busters, seems to be gradually forgetting about her. Riki finally spots her in the courtyard again, but he notices an unfamiliar loneliness in her eyes...

That’s Why I’ll Hold My Hand Out to You
E14

That’s Why I’ll Hold My Hand Out to You

2013-01-1224 min

When was the last time anyone saw Mio reading a book under the tree in the courtyard? What kind of person was she? Riki's memories become vague and he becomes scared that he might forget her completely. Will he be able to find the real Mio before she completely disappears?

Hell Yeah, This Totally Rocks!
E15

Hell Yeah, This Totally Rocks!

2013-01-1924 min

Rin has called Riki to her room under false pretenses. Now he is stuck for the night while his friends mount a rescue attempt.

Don't Look at Me Like That
E16

Don't Look at Me Like That

2013-01-2624 min

Saigusa Haruka is considered the biggest rule violator at school and the school Disciplinary Committee has it out for her, in particular Futaki Kanata. When Haruka’s family history is posted over the school the Little Busters must search for her.

I Wanted Someone to Stay by My Side
E17

I Wanted Someone to Stay by My Side

2013-02-0224 min

The secret of the Saigusa family is explained to the Little Buster crew, and Riki wants to help his friend cope with her new Infamy.

The Answer Is Within Your Heart
E18

The Answer Is Within Your Heart

2013-02-0924 min

With the encouragement of her friends, Haruka confronts Futaki and lays it all out. What Futaki has to share will change how the Little Busters view her.

Keep Working Hard
E19

Keep Working Hard

2013-02-1624 min

Kud might be smart be she lacks some common sense concepts due to her traveling. With the upcoming practical exams the Little Busters aim to help her ace the test.

Cure the Lovesick
E20

Cure the Lovesick

2013-02-2324 min

Sasasegawa Sasam and Rin continue to have battles, but that is pushed aside for as another one of her cats have brought her a mysterious message to help another student.

Fifty Nautical Miles into the Sky
E21

Fifty Nautical Miles into the Sky

2013-03-0224 min

Kud shares an ancient island custom with Riki as she remembers the time she spent with her mother.

I Promise I’ll Come Back
E22

I Promise I’ll Come Back

2013-03-0924 min

The Little Busters are there to help, but sometimes they are powerless to do anything.

For Those You Love
E23

For Those You Love

2013-03-1624 min

Tebwa rebel forces are angry at the government and are looking for anyone connected with the space program to blame…

If Rin-chan Is Happy, I’m Happy, Too
E24

If Rin-chan Is Happy, I’m Happy, Too

2013-03-2324 min

Rin next challenge has been delivered and Riki has grown more suspicious of the timing of the notes.

The Final Member
E25

The Final Member

2013-03-3024 min

Kyousuke predictions of the final Little Buster member shocks Riki, but that is not the bombshell that will be presented to Riki.

The Greatest of Friends
E26

The Greatest of Friends

2013-04-0624 min

Thrust into the role of leader of the Little Busters, Riki is finding it hard to fill Kyousuke shoes.