Hidamari Sketch (S1)
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Genres: comedy, slice of life
Themes: art, Iyashikei, moe
Objectionable content: Mild
Plot Summary: Yuno has been accepted to her dream school: Yamabuki Arts High School. To attend the school, Yuno moves and starts to live in a small apartment building named the Hidamari Apartments located near the school. Once there, she starts making new friends like her classmate Miyako and the second year students, Hiro and Sae. Surrounded by good friends, Yuno starts moving towards her dream of being an artist.
Number of episodes: 12
Vintage: 2007-01-11
Hidamari Sketch x 365 (S2)
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Genres: comedy, slice of life
Themes: art, iyashikei
Objectionable content: None
Plot Summary: After passing her entrance exam, Yuno enrols at Yamabuki High School as part of an art degree. She stays at the Hidamari Apartments along with best friend Miyako, and seniors Hiro and Sae. Each episode follows a day in her life as she mingles with her friends, close peers, overly hyper teachers and closely follows the mundane lives of the high school girls.
Number of episodes: 14 + 2 specials
Vintage: 2008-07-03 to 2008-09-25
Hidamari Sketch x Hoshimittisu (S3)
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Genres: comedy, slice of life
Themes: art, iyashikei
Objectionable content: None
Plot Summary: The continuing stories of the daily life of the students of the Hidamari Apartments at Yamabuki High School. This time, a year has passed since the first season. Yuno and Miyako are second years, Sae and Hiro are third years, and two new students, Nori and Nazuna, move into the Hidamari Apartments.
Number of episodes: 12 + 2 specials
Vintage: 2010-01-07
Hidamari Sketch x SP (special)
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Themes: iyashikei
Objectionable content: None
Plot Summary: The tenants of the Hidamari apartment have fun as they spend their days off together.
Number of Episodes: 2
Vintage: 2011-10-29 to 2011-11-05
PR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SENTAI FILMWORKS LICENSES “HIDAMARI SKETCH X SP”
HOUSTON, April 10, 2012— Sentai Filmworks is pleased to invite you along for another visit with everyone’s favorite art students in HIDAMARI SKETCH X SP. These two special episodes feature the cast and staff that have brought the girls of the Hidamari Apartments to life, including direction by Akiyuki Shinbo (Maria Holic, And Yet the Town Moves) and character designs by Yoshiaki Ito (Alice Academy).
Even though studying at a prestigious art school like Yamabuki is hard work, the girls who live at the Hidamari Apartments always manage to squeeze in time for a little fun and exploration. And when they actually get a day off? Watch out world! Yuno, Sae, Hiro, Miyako and new students Nori and Nazuna return to create another masterpiece of life as art, with all new adventures that include swimming, pajama parties, trips to the art museum and even an all-you-can-eat diner courtesy of the landlady! Of course, there’s always a little housework that has to be squeezed in, but with a pinch of resourcefulness and a dash of creativity, even the most onerous of chores can be turned into something magical. Get ready for another illustrious collection of life, laughter and togetherness as Yuno and her friends always put a little love in their art in HIDAMARI SKETCH X SP!
HIDAMARI SKETCH X SP will be available digitally soon, with a home video release on subtitled DVD scheduled for later this year.
About Sentai Filmworks:
Sentai Filmworks is one of the fastest-growing anime companies in North America, producing hit series like High School of the Dead, Towanoquon, Samurai Girls, Guin Saga, Needless and Angel Beats as well as high profile theatrical films such as Grave of the Fireflies and Appleseed. Sentai Filmworks’ programs can be found on home video distributed by Ingram Entertainment, Baker & Taylor, Section23Films, The Right Stuf and other good and fine distributors. Digital product offerings may be found at iTunes, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Zune Marketplace, Anime Network, Playstation Network, Android Market and YouTube.
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Hidamari Sketch x Honeycomb (S4)
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Genres: comedy, slice of life
Themes: iyashikei
Objectionable content: None
Plot Summary: At Hidamari Apartments, famous for being a gathering place for weirdos, art student Yuno is surrounded by heartwarming friends of Yamabuki High School. While still getting used to bumping into bizarre and chaotic situations every day, Yuno starts chasing her dreams step by step.
Number of episodes: 12
Vintage: 2012-10-04 to 2012-12-20