Season 1
(2011)
Overview
Five childhood friends grow apart after the death of Meiko Honma, close playmate of them all. Jinta Yadomi, leader of the group when they were kids, neglects high school and lives as a shut-in when he unexpectedly starts seeing the ghost of Meiko, who can only interact with him and no one else. She has returned to ask Jinta to fulfill the forgotten wish she made as a kid.
Cast
as Jinta "Jintan" Yadomi (voice)
as Jintan (child) (voice)
as Meiko "Menma" Honma (voice)
as Naruko "Anaru" Anjou (voice)
as Atsumu "Yukiatsu" Matsuyuki (voice)
as Yukiatsu (child) (voice)
as Chiriko "Tsuruko" Tsurumi (voice)
as Tetsudou "Poppo" Hisakawa (voice)
as Poppo (child) (voice)
as Atsushi Yadomi (voice)
as Aki (voice)
as Tōko Yadomi (voice)
as Irene Honma (voice)
as Satoshi Honma (voice)
as Manabu Honma (voice)
Episodes
Super Peace Busters 7.5
April 15, 2011
The recluse Jintan is stumped when his deceased childhood friend Menma suddenly appears one day and asks him to make he…
Menma the Hero 7.5
April 22, 2011
Seeing Poppo at the hideout, Jintan reveals Menma appeared asking him to make her wish come true. Poppo believes Jintan…
The Search for Menma Association 7.2
April 29, 2011
Jintan decides to go to school again, thinking that might be Menma’s wish, and also to keep his promise to Anaru.
White Ribbon Dress 7.0
May 6, 2011
Yukiatsu tells Jintan and friends he has seen Menma in the woods. Jintan is certain he's lying but goes with the others…
Tunnel 7.4
May 13, 2011
Jintan solves the mystery of the wandering Menma, and confronts the person responsible.
Forget It, Don't Forget 7.4
May 20, 2011
Trying to figure out Menma's wish, Jinta decides to make his long-delayed return to school. However, his return is over…
The Real Plea 7.4
May 27, 2011
Anaru has run away from home and is living in the hideout. Jintan tells her she cannot skip school or be away from home…
I Wonder 7.8
June 3, 2011
Jintan has a plan to fulfill Menma's wish, but Menma’s dad is opposed to the idea. Jintan tries to persuade her mom ins…
Everyone and Menma 7.2
June 10, 2011
The gang go round to Jinta's house where they witness Menma's presence first hand, though it is shown that Menma is una…
Fireworks 7.8
June 17, 2011
Jinta asks Menma if she would rather stay here so that they could be together, to which Menma responds that she plans t…
The Flower Blooming on That Summer 8.4
June 24, 2011
The gang's cermony to help Menma pass on didn't go as planned, and they realize they need to put their own selfishness …