Looking Up at the Half-Moon
Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora
After contracting hepatitis A, Ezaki Yuuichi has been confined to a hospital away from his friends and family, much to his displeasure. To relieve his boredom, he has taken to sneaking out of the hospital, usually putting himself on the receiving end of a beating from his nurse. Upon meeting a girl his age also staying in the hospital, he is immediately captivated by her beauty. Akiba Rika's personality is not quite as captivating as her beauty however. In fact, she is rather selfish, moody, and bossy. But as the two spend more time with each other, they become closer, sharing the ordinary joys and trials of a budding teenage romance, even when darkened with impending tragedy - for Rika's condition does not leave her much longer to live.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
After contracting hepatitis A, Ezaki Yuuichi has been confined to a hospital away from his friends and family, much to his displeasure. To relieve his boredom, he has taken to sneaking out of the hospital, usually putting himself on the receiving end of a beating from his nurse. Upon meeting a girl his age also staying in the hospital, he is immediately captivated by her beauty. Akiba Rika's personality is not quite as captivating as her beauty however. In fact, she is rather selfish, moody, and bossy. But as the two spend more time with each other, they become closer, sharing the ordinary joys and trials of a budding teenage romance, even when darkened with impending tragedy - for Rika's condition does not leave her much longer to live.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
After contracting hepatitis A, Ezaki Yuuichi has been confined to a hospital away from his friends and family, much to his displeasure. To relieve his boredom, he has taken to sneaking out of the hospital, usually putting himself on the receiving end of a beating from his nurse. Upon meeting a girl his age also staying in the hospital, he is immediately captivated by her beauty. Akiba Rika's personality is not quite as captivating as her beauty however. In fact, she is rather selfish, moody, and bossy. But as the two spend more time with each other, they become closer, sharing the ordinary joys and trials of a budding teenage romance, even when darkened with impending tragedy - for Rika's condition does not leave her much longer to live.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Format
TV
Episodes
6
Episode Duration
24 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
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Status Distribution
Current
2%·408
Planning
43%·7,980
Paused
2%·352
Dropped
2%·329
Completed
51%·9,514
Score Distribution
102030405060708090100
Recommendations
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Relations
Tags
Hide spoilersSeinen79%Male Protagonist79%Heterosexual75%Tsundere70%Tragedy68%Coming of Age66%Philosophy53%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Looking Up at the Half-Moon have?
Looking Up at the Half-Moon has 6 episodes.
Is Looking Up at the Half-Moon finished?
As of now, Looking Up at the Half-Moon has finished.
When did Looking Up at the Half-Moon air?
Looking Up at the Half-Moon aired from January 13, 2006 to February 24, 2006.
What kind of show is Looking Up at the Half-Moon?
Looking Up at the Half-Moon is a TV series with episodes around 24 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did Looking Up at the Half-Moon premiere?
Looking Up at the Half-Moon premiered in Winter 2006.