Bushiroad Move Inc., a group company of Bushiroad Inc. (Headquarters: Nakano, Tokyo / CEO: Yusuke Onuki), has announced the latest update for the TV anime Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota.
The synopsis and preview cuts for Episode 5 have been released. Here’s a complete summary covering the story, broadcast and streaming details, staff, cast, and theme song information.
Episode 5: “Kashiwada and Oota and Winter Vacation”
Oota’s friend Sada loves to “observe” people. When he notices Kashiwada trying to avoid Oota—a rare sight—he decides to investigate why.
Later, Kashiwada invites Oota to a Christmas party. Seeing his chance, Oota secretly plans a surprise present for her.
As the new year begins, Oota receives a New Year’s card from Kashiwada and becomes flustered. When he goes to a shrine for his first prayer of the year, he unexpectedly runs into her again.
A heartwarming winter episode that gently narrows the distance between the two classmates.
Series Overview
Title: Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota
Currently Airing On: TOKYO MX and other stations
Genre: Wholesome Romantic Comedy / Middle School Slice of Life
Story
Kashiwada, a junior high girl who never shows her emotions, and Oota, a boy whose feelings are written all over his face.
They couldn’t be more different—but are they secretly in love?
A slow-paced, lighthearted romantic comedy about opposites and their classmates.
Staff
- Original Work: Fuyu Azuma (Dragon Comics Age / KADOKAWA)
- Director: Tomohiro Kamiya
- Series Composition: Michiko Yokote
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Naoto Nakamura
- Art Setting: Maho Takahashi
- Art Director: Scott MacDonald (Studio Churippu)
- Color Design: Haremi Miyagawa
- Director of Photography: Yomogiko Murano (Reatrick)
- CG Director: Daisuke Shima (Tengu Kobo)
- Editor: Akane Shiraishi (Seyama Editing Room)
- Sound Director: Yukio Nagasaki
- Music: Yukari Hashimoto / Tetsuya Shitara
- Animation Production: STUDIO POLON
Cast
- Kashiwada — Akane Fujita
- Oota — Kyohei Natsume
- Tadokoro — Yuya Hirose
- Sada — Sohei Horigane
- Tabuchi — Yumiri Hanamori
- Odajima — Mayu Mineta
- Oota’s Sister — Shiori Mikami
- Kashiwada’s Brother — Daisuke Kishio
Broadcast Schedule (Japan Standard Time)
| Network | Start Date | Time (JST) |
|---|---|---|
| TOKYO MX | October 4, 2025 (Sat) | Every Saturday at 21:00 |
| Kansai TV | October 5, 2025 (Sun) | Every Sunday at 26:52 (First broadcast at 25:25) |
| BS11 | October 6, 2025 (Mon) | Every Monday at 23:00 |
| Hokkaido TV | October 6, 2025 (Mon) | Every Monday at 26:40 |
| AT-X | October 7, 2025 (Tue) | Every Tuesday at 21:30 (Rebroadcasts: Thu 9:30 / Mon 15:30) |
| Nagasaki Culture Telecasting | October 15, 2025 (Wed) | Every Wednesday at 25:20 (First broadcast at 25:35) |
Broadcast times are subject to change due to scheduling adjustments.
Streaming Information
- d Anime Store / U-NEXT / Animehodai: Starting October 4, 2025 (Sat) at 21:00 JST
- Other Platforms: Starting October 9, 2025 (Thu) at 21:00 JST
Streaming times and availability may vary by platform. Please check the respective services for details.
Summary
Episode 5 of Inexpressive Kashiwada and Expressive Oota captures the warmth of winter as Kashiwada and Oota grow a little closer over Christmas and New Year’s. With subtle expressions and charming pacing, it’s a standout entry for fans of soft, emotional storytelling.
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