Synanthrope

Synanthrope

A college student's secret crush on a coworker at a small burger joint collides with chaos when a robbery erupts, unraveling hidden tensions and forcing a tight-knit group of eight to confront fractured loyalties and the blurred lines between love and betrayal.

Mystery

Seasons

Making Names for Ourselves

1. Making Names for Ourselves

Air Date: 2025-10-06

One day, a robber bursts into the burger joint where the sullen college student Tonari (Koshi Mizukami), the temperamental troublemaker Mizumachi (Anna Yamada) and six others work.

Cute Shoes

2. Cute Shoes

Air Date: 2025-10-13

Synanthrope's eight employees throw a welcome party for their new coworker, Shizawa. While the group enjoys a follow-up round of karaoke, Tonari unknowingly passes by the robber from the day before.

Closing Down

3. Closing Down

Air Date: 2025-10-20

When the group is told the shop is closing down, Mizumachi says she wants to run it herself. Everyone seems in favor, except for Kanna, who says she's quitting.

Predetermined Fate

4. Predetermined Fate

Air Date: 2025-10-27

Tonari and company reopen Synanthrope but have trouble getting customers. Meanwhile, Orita picks the next target in his quest to find The Woodpecker.

If Only We Could Fly

5. If Only We Could Fly

Air Date: 2025-11-03

Mizumachi hasn't been going home and is found sleeping in the back room with the account books open. Tonari tries to chat her up in the hopes of asking her out to lunch, but things don't go well.

Don't Worry, You're All Alone

6. Don't Worry, You're All Alone

Air Date: 2025-11-10

Tonari skips out on work, lost in his own thoughts and convinced that Mizumachi fell for the man she encountered at the concert.

Sorry to Keep You Waiting

7. Sorry to Keep You Waiting

Air Date: 2025-11-17

Memories of when she was locked up at five years old run through Mizumachi's mind as she spends the night once again at Satomi's apartment. Meanwhile, Orita and his crew abduct a certain man.

The Moon Is Beautiful

8. The Moon Is Beautiful

Air Date: 2025-11-24

The morning after someone appears to sneak into Synanthrope, Mizumachi grills Tonari about his whereabouts the night before, which he mistakes for her expressing jealousy.

Rebel Smoke Signal

9. Rebel Smoke Signal

Air Date: 2025-12-01

Synanthrope sees lines out the door for its half-off event. Meanwhile, Ryuji and Kyutaro get ready to take out the Woodpecker for Orita.

Didn't Want to Forget

10. Didn't Want to Forget

Air Date: 2025-12-08

Synanthrope was vandalized and a "Bring me the Woodpecker" message was left on the wall. Faced with the disastrous sight, Kanna admits to leaking information to Orita.

Bearer of Bad News

11. Bearer of Bad News

Air Date: 2025-12-15

Tonari attempts to convince C to help rescue Mizumachi. Meanwhile, Ryuji reports his failure to nab Kurumi to Mutsumi.

A Terrible Thing

12. A Terrible Thing

Air Date: 2025-12-22

Tonari (Koshi Mizukami) spots Ryuji (Yuya Endo) out in the woods. In a panic, he puts on a mask, but Ryuji winds up chasing him down anyway. Mid-chase, however, they stumble across a shocking sight.

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Rating

8.5/10

Release Date

2025-10-06

Episodes

12 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Production Companies

TV Tokyo

TV Tokyo

P.I.C.S.

P.I.C.S.

Asmik Ace Entertainment

Asmik Ace Entertainment