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After his father’s death, Ichiro is left to care for his siblings alone. They’re barely scraping by with only a small inheritance and his job as a manga artist, which isn’t going so great. That is until a talented and beautiful assistant is hired! Her name is Shiori, and she’s a gift from above—literally. While working late one night, her true identity is revealed and they’re instantly engaged!?
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After his father’s death, Ichiro is left to care for his siblings alone. They’re barely scraping by with only a small inheritance and his job as a manga artist, which isn’t going so great. That is until a talented and beautiful assistant is hired! Her name is Shiori, and she’s a gift from above—literally. While working late one night, her true identity is revealed and they’re instantly engaged!?
Cast, crew and production details
Taku YashiroIchiro Kuga (voice)
Yuu WakuiShiori Goshiki (voice)
Rina EndouMachi Kuga (voice)
Maria NaganawaFumio Kuga (voice)
Rie TakahashiChihiro Ibusuki (voice)
Tomokazu SugitaMasahiro Morikuni (voice)
Yoko HikasaMomoka Morikuni (voice)
Hiroko KisoMiyako Goshiki (voice)
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Episode 1
Ichiro Kuga is a manga artist struggling to support his two young siblings, and he's in need of an assistant. Shiori Goshiki wishes to become that assistant, but her background is unusual in more ways than one.
Directed by Yoshihisa MatsumotoWritten by Gigaemon IchikawaGuest stars Rie Takahashi, Tomokazu Sugita, Hiroko Kiso, Shinji Nagano, Satomi Kobayashi, Matsuri Mizuguchi, Eriko Matsui, Mariko Honda
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Episode 2
Ichiro learns the hard way some of the physical implications of his newfound bond with Shiori. Now that she has a permanent place to live, it's time for the two of them to do some shopping.
Directed by Koji ShimadaWritten by Gigaemon IchikawaGuest stars Rie Takahashi, Tomokazu Sugita, Yuji Kameyama, Matsuri Mizuguchi, Chihiro Kamijo, Tomohiro Omachi
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Episode 3
Shiori and Ichiro explore the ins and outs of how daily life will function under the terms of their Engagement Pact. Ichiro's friend and mentor Momoka comes over for a visit, but this has an unexpected effect on Shiori's state of mind.
Directed by Ichirou SuzukiWritten by Misaki MorieGuest stars Rie Takahashi, Tomokazu Sugita, Yoko Hikasa, Rie Kugimiya, Katsuyuki Konishi, Lee Keito, Rin Sato
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Episode 4
Rainy weather complicates plans for Shiori and the Kugas. When Machi and Fumio are down in the dumps as a result, Ichiro and Shiori get creative in their efforts to make the most of the day's disappointing weather.
Directed by Yoshihisa MatsumotoWritten by Koki HashimotoGuest stars Tomokazu Sugita, Satomi Akesaka
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Episode 5
Shiori and the Kugas finally make it to the zoo, and it's Shiori's first time visiting one. It's also her first date with Ichiro since they officially became a couple, and there are unexpected hurdles to clear.
Directed by Hideaki UeharaWritten by Gigaemon IchikawaGuest stars Rie Takahashi, Hiroko Kiso, Shinji Nagano, Eriko Matsui, Miharu Hanai, Naoto Kobayashi, Yuji Kameyama, Fu Hirohara
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Episode 6
Shiori meets with mixed results when she tries to get additional assistant work with local manga artists. In an effort to encourage her, Ichiro takes a leaf from her book and decides to put his thoughts down on paper.
Directed by Aoi MoriWritten by Misaki MorieGuest stars Tomokazu Sugita, Jun Fukuyama, Satomi Kobashi, Akiha Matsui, Masayuki Sato, Saya Hitomi
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Episode 7
Shiori goes with the Kugas to visit their father's grave, as her relationship with Ichiro slowly deepens. When she comes down with a fever, it becomes Ichiro's turn to help her get back on her feet again.
Directed by Shigeru UedaWritten by Koki HashimotoGuest stars Rie Takahashi, Hiroko Kiso, Shinji Nagano
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Episode 8
It's time for the Christmas party, an annual tradition at Hiiragi Apartments. Shiori continues to grow closer to Ichiro, but she also spends time with some of the other friends she's made since her arrival.
Directed by Aoi Mori, Masato SuzukiWritten by Misaki MorieGuest stars Rie Takahashi, Yoko Hikasa, Hiroko Kiso, Shinji Nagano, Jun Fukuyama, Misato Murai, Yuichi Nakamura
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Episode 9
Some amazing New Year's luck sees Shiori and the Kugas take a trip to a hot spring resort. But Shiori's mother Miyako is growing impatient, and she begins taking steps to get her daughter to return to the island.
Directed by Kunihiro MoriWritten by Koki HashimotoGuest stars Hiroko Kiso, Shinji Nagano, Yuuki Hoshi, Motoi Koyanagi, Makoto Takahashi, Keisuke Tokumori, Michitake Kikuchi
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Episode 10
Shiori's parents track her down and confront her in person about her situation, which she and Ichiro now must find a way to explain. Can they convince them to let her stay, and is there any way to annul the Engagement Pact?
Directed by Hideaki UeharaWritten by Koki HashimotoGuest stars Rie Takahashi, Hiroko Kiso, Shinji Nagano, Satomi Kobayashi
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Episode 11
The fated day arrives, the day when Ichiro and Shiori will annul their Engagement Pact. But there's a risk their feelings for each other will vanish in the process, and there's no way to be sure without performing the ceremony.
Directed by Aoi MoriWritten by Misaki MorieGuest stars Yoko Hikasa, Hiroko Kiso, Shinji Nagano, Eriko Matsui, Miharu Hanai, Misato Murai, Daisuke Nezu, Kouki Osuzu
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Episode 12
With the pact no longer hanging over them, Shiori and Ichiro are free to live and love on their own terms. But that doesn't necessarily mean there are no complications left to address.
Directed by Yoshihisa MatsumotoWritten by Gigaemon IchikawaGuest stars Rie Takahashi, Yoko Hikasa, Jun Fukuyama, Satomi Akesaka, Yuuki Sanpei, Ikumi Hasegawa, Honoka Inoue
Where to watch A Galaxy Next DoorEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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