Episode 1
It’s Not Your Fault You Can’t Hear
25m7.3 / 10
Taichi starts accompanying Kohei to class, taking notes in exchange for boxed lunches.
Episode credits
Guest stars Takeru Iwasaki
TV series
I Hear the Sunspot
20241 season8.7 / 10
I'm so happy to have met you
Kohei, a deaf university student, meets Taichi, an optimistic classmate who volunteers to take notes for Kohei's lectures in exchange for food. As they grow closer, their friendship blossoms into love.
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Not streaming in United States
I Hear the Sunspot premiered June 26, 2024. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Kohei, a deaf university student, meets Taichi, an optimistic classmate who volunteers to take notes for Kohei's lectures in exchange for food. As they grow closer, their friendship blossoms into love.
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Episode 2
There’s No Place for Me on the Other Side Anymore
25m7.5 / 10
As Kohei slowly begins to open up to his cheerful classmate Taichi, a hint of loneliness still lingers in his expression…
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Episode 3
As Long as the One Who Matters Understands
25m8.0 / 10
Kohei and Taichi connection deepens, sparked by something as simple as sharing a hamburger from a bento box.
Episode credits
Guest stars Hinata Homma
Episode 4
I Don’t Want to Stop Hearing That Voice
25m8.0 / 10
During summer break, Kohei and Taichi go together to a summer festival—just the two of them!
Episode credits
Guest stars Suzunosuke Tanaka
Episode 5
What’s Scarier Than Losing My Hearing
26m8.0 / 10
As misunderstandings grow between Kohei and Taichi, Taichi visits Kohei’s home to confront the distance forming between them.
Episode credits
Guest stars Suzunosuke Tanaka
Episode 6
He Might Just Kiss Me Again
26m8.0 / 10
Since their kiss, Kohei and Taichi have become more conscious of each other… but things aren’t so simple.
Episode credits
Guest stars Yua Shiraishi, Hinata Homma
Episode 7
Even If I’m Not Around Anymore
26m6.0 / 10
Suddenly appearing in front of Taichi is Maya, a new student with hearing loss who seems close to Kohei. Taichi is troubled by their seemingly intimate relationship…
Episode credits
Guest stars Yua Shiraishi, Suzunosuke Tanaka
Episode 8
Because I Don’t Want Anyone But Taichi
26m8.0 / 10
Taichi wants to talk to Kohei, but Maya, who views Taichi as a rival, blocks every attempt.
Episode credits
Guest stars Yua Shiraishi
Episode 9
If We Could Laugh at the Same Thing in the Same Way
26m7.0 / 10
As those around him begin thinking seriously about their future, Taichi feels lost. A chance meeting with Seishiro Sai shakes his destiny.
Episode credits
Guest stars Yua Shiraishi, Shunsuke Daitoh, Ryo Ikeda
Episode 10
What If I Said I’m Quitting School?
26m7.5 / 10
Kohei grows worried about the sleep-deprived Taichi, who’s started a part-time job at a sign language service company. But Taichi’s momentum won’t stop now that he’s found his passion.
Episode credits
Guest stars Yua Shiraishi, Shunsuke Daitoh, Ryo Ikeda
Episode 11
Thank You for All the Note-Taking Until Now
26m7.5 / 10
Taichi still hasn’t told Kohei that he’s planning to leave the university. But Kohei senses that Taichi might be drifting further away…
Episode credits
Guest stars Yua Shiraishi
Episode 12
Until Everything Reaches You, No Matter How Many Times
26m6.0 / 10finale
After discovering the meaning behind Kohei’s sign language message when they parted, Taichi spends the summer unable to express his own feelings. One day, the two meet again by chance at the summer festival…
Episode credits
Guest stars Yua Shiraishi, Suzunosuke Tanaka, Shunsuke Daitoh, Ryo Ikeda
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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Cast
Motoki NakazawaSugihara Kohei
Toranosuke KobayashiSagawa Taichi
Takuma UsaYokoyama Tomoki / "Yoko"
Omi NatsukiYasuda Satoshi / "Yasu"
Naomi NishidaSugihara Ryoko
SayakaNatsumi
DendenSagawa Genji
Yua ShiraishiOkami MayaCredits
- Written by
- Izumi Kawasaki
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- ひだまりが聴こえる
Networks & production
TV TokyoJapan
TV AichiJapan
TVQJapan
TV OsakaJapan
TVhJapan
TSCJapan
Themes
based on mangaboys' love (bl)classmatesdeafnessdisabilityfriends to loversgay romancehearing impaired