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Golden Time · Episode 24: Golden Time

Golden Time
2014-03-2825 min

Upon losing all his memories since his accident just after their Awa dance performance during their school festival, Banri returns to his hometown. After fiddling with the notes he made for himself prior to the return of his former memories, Banri opens his e-mail account and discovers that someone has been sending e-mails to his ex-girlfriend, Kōko Kaga, under his name. Linda and Banri seem to have returned to their easy friendship, with Linda spending Christmas with the Tada family. While contemplating on Linda's reply to his feelings for her, and the happenings that occurred between them…

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1Springtime2013-10-0425 minAfter finally making his anticipated college debut, Tada Banri gets lost in the unfamiliar streets of Tokyo. While lost, he encounters Yanagisawa Mitsuo in a similar situation, and they head to campus together when a car stops in front of them and out steps the beautiful Kaga Koko with a bouquet of roses.2Lonely Girl2013-10-1125 minBanri has a dream of himself, apparently injured, and fleeing from a hospital, but upon awakening cannot remember any more than that. Arriving at the university gate, Banri meets Kōko who was waiting for Mitsuo, and the two talk some more, with Banri noticing that Kōko seems lonely without Mitsuo. Later that night, Banri tells Mitsuo about Kōko, but Mitsuo brushes it off, saying Kōko is just acting so to get Banri to bring her to him. To brighten the mood, Mitsuo invites Banri to the Film Club’s welcoming party, where Chinami, a member of the club, gets Mitsuo to join. The party is soon…3Night Escape2013-10-1825 minOn the day of the scheduled club trip, Banri meets up with Kōko and Nijigen, who was also invited. When the club members arrive to pick up the attendants, Banri becomes suspicious of them when he notices they all wear a similar pendant, and more so when they bring the group to a remote location. The club then reveals itself as a cult who wishes for Banri's group to join them, but Banri manages to convince them to let others go, when he tells them that he suffered an accident after high school that gave him amnesia of everything from before starting college, and that they can help him. As the…4Blackout2013-10-2525 minAfter being found by Linda, she explains that she was out on a club retreat with the Festival Club, and brings Banri and Kōko to their campsite. After returning, Banri is greeted by Nijigen, Mitsuo, and Chinami, who are all relived to know both he and Kōko are alright. Later during a break, Banri, Mitsuo, and Chinami get together to talk, but they are interrupted by Kōko, who begins to berate and belittle Chinami, causing Mitsuo to leave with Chinami, leaving Banri to comfort a remorseful Kōko. After classes, the pair is once again met by Linda, who invites them to participate in one of the…5Body and Soul2013-11-0125 minAfter finding the photo of him and Linda, Banri runs to the bridge where the accident that caused his amnesia occurred to remember more, but cannot. Unbeknownst to him, the spirit of the eighteen year old Banri Tada watches him, and explains that the fall caused his eighteen year old spirit, and all his memories, to leave his body, and that he cannot be seen or heard by the current Banri. After returning to school, Banri meets with Kōko, who gives him a mirror that matches hers to commemorate their friendship. The next day, Banri and Mitsuo run into Kōko, who begins to act overly cheerful and…6Yes No2013-11-0825 minIn a dream, Banri remembers that right after graduating high school he confessed to Linda that he loved her. When he asked for her response, Linda agreed to tell him the following night on the bridge where Banri would eventually have his accident. That afternoon, Kōko questions why Banri has been acting unusual around Linda, which he denies, when the two are greeted by Chinami, who invites them to a party. Kōko coldly refuses, and Banri questions Chinami on why she insists on being friends with Kōko, to which Chinami simply states she likes her, so Banri promises he will try to convince Kōko…7Masquerade2013-11-1525 minKōko tells Banri that she loves him, but before he can respond Kōko is arrested for stealing a bike that she used to catch up to Banri. At the police station, Kōko is cleared of any charges, and after explaining the reason behind her sudden confession, Banri reciprocates and the two officially become a couple. The next day, Kōko openly expresses her love for Banri as they walk to school, and their relationship is met with disbelief from Nijigen, and mild surprise from Mitsuo, who has dyed his hair blonde out of depression from being rejected. When Chinami comes to greet them Mitsuo flees, and…8Reset2013-11-2225 minIn a flashback, Banri overhears Linda saying she does not like him like a lover, causing him to ignore her for days, until she apologizes, saying she did not meant what she said. Banri forgives her and the spirit of Banri reminisces that was when things changed between the two and left him wondering if Linda did like him. In the present time, Banri goes to check on Mitsuo after a call from Kōko, and finds him depressed due to telling Chinami to stay away from him due to rumors about her rejecting him. Deciding to cheer him up, Banri, Nijigen, and Kōko take Mitsuo to an amusement park, but…9With You Again2013-11-2925 minFollowing the events of the previous episode, Kōko suddenly falls ill and does not come to school for several days. When Kōko does return, Banri notices she is dejected, but she denies anything is wrong, until she breaks down in tears and relays to Banri her fears that he might one day leave her. Banri reassures her he will not, and the spirit of Banri, who was observing, comments on a similar situation that occurred between him and Linda. In a flashback to the summer of their third year in high school, Linda tells Banri that she learned that her brother's fiancé was having an affair, and…10In the Mirror2013-12-0625 minWith an injury and a high fever, Banri tries to go to the hospital alone but runs out of strength in front of his apartment. Nana-senpai finds him, and with her help Banri is examined at a hospital. When he returns home, he finds Linda waiting for him.11Trouble Party2013-12-1325 minBanri discusses going as a couple to the beach over summer break with the upperclassmen of the festival club and is told he needs money first. When he tells Koko he wants to work, she rejects his idea, saying they would have less time together. However, behind Koko's back, Banri and Yanagisawa accept a job from Nana-senpai, and...?12Don’t Look Back2013-12-2025 minAs Banri Tada is working as a waiter in the party, he and everybody else is enjoying. Koko is also worried about him. Mitsuo founds out that Linda is working there too. Mitsuo is taken into the stage (for 10k yen) as a dancer/entertainer. Koko has been texting and calling Banri, but to no avail. While Banri is doing some tasks, he and Mitsuo finds Linda taking pictures with other people. Then Linda goes to Banri to encourage him. But the people there saw them toghether and found them cute. While they were being pictured, they both get carried away by the atmosphere and cuddled, just as Koko…13Summer Has Come2014-01-1025 minSummer first event, the Awa dance festival, arrives. Amidst the excitement generated by the numerous participants, the upperclassmen of the festival club inform Banri about a problem that is occurring.14Ladies Talk2014-01-1725 minDoes Yanagisawa have a girlfriend?! Based on this suspicion, Banri, Koko, and 2D-kun lie in wait outside Chinami's house. However, they are discovered by Chinami and invited to inside. When they learn of Chinami's family situation and that she will have to begin living alone, they decide to go to the beach to cheer the sad girl up. Later, as they head to dinner, they witness an unexpected sight...15Accident Beach2014-01-2425 minIt's a perfect day to go to the beach. 2D-kun heads to pick up everyone in the car, but Banri, Koko, and Chinami are late. They finally manage to pick up Yanagisawa, but they fall later and later behind schedule due to traffic, and everyone is extremely annoyed and exhausted by the time they arrive. What does Banri do in order to lighten the mood?!16Wake Up Call2014-01-3125 minOn the way home from the beach, Koko falls asleep behind the wheel and gets in an accident. Chinami suffers only a minor injury, but Koko is deeply shocked by the trouble she caused. After that day, Koko stops communicating with everyone. Representing his worried friends, Banri heads to her house directly and sees...?17Return to Yesterday2014-02-0725 minIn a building near the riverbed where the summer festival will be held, Banri arrives early to help prepare for a festival club party.18My Hometown2014-02-1425 minWhile Banri heads home to attend a high school reunion, Koko finds herself unable to stand her loneliness and sneaks into Banri's apartment where she pours her love out to his bed and pillow. Embarassed when Nana-senpai discovers her, Koko begs her not to tell Banri.19Night in Paris2014-02-2125 minBanri has returned immediately meets all his friends and Koko. After talking with Mitsuo heads back to his apartment with Koko, where she gives him a piece of art she made as a present. Afterwards, they attempt to have sex, but Koko gets constantly sick and then get's stabbed in the head with her art.20His Chasm2014-02-2825 minAfter Chinami admonishes Banri for being too friendly with Linda because she's the girl Mitsuo likes, Banri catches up with Koko to share everything that happened. Koko and Banri talk about Chinami, and they both realize that they are ok with their former likes liking others. Banri then considers giving Koko his mother's ring as the moment is perfect, but realizes he didn't bring it. Back at his apartment, Banri considers when he can give the ring to Koko and wonders who he can talk to about it. In the morning on the way to school, Banri runs into Nana and tries to talk to her during the…21I’ll Be Back2014-03-0725 minAfter the incident at the Awa dance festival, Banri fears of losing himself due to his memories from before his accident returning. Kōko tries to comfort Banri by having dinner with their friends at his apartment as he plans to tell them about his background and other recent troubles. Things went sour when Barni tried to invite Chinami but agreed to come nonetheless. At Banri's apartment, Chinami arrives earlier as planned as she plans to have a serious conversation with Banri before the others arrive. Chinami confesses that she felt relieved after seeing Banri being friendly with Linda as…22Paradise Lost2014-03-1425 minStunned by Koko's words, Banri awaits Koko at the same spot he was rejected by her, hoping Koko would come back for him. Hours passed and Banri meets Koko's father, who drives Banri home. Along the way, Banri deduces that Koko may already had knowledge of Banri taking anti-anxiety medications and is asking her father of the diagnosis that leads to its prescription. Being dropped off, Banri encounters Nana, who Banri confides with for his recent dilemma. The next day, encouraged by Nana's words the other night, Banri plans to confront Koko. Afterwards, Banri is met by Koko, seemingly acting…23Last Smile2014-03-2125 minBanri confronts Koko; Koko explains the reason why she decided to resign from the Festival Club is due to Banri's unwillingness to be in the same place as her. Banri reveals to Koko that his memories from before his accident are returning and he would eventually return to his former self; his memories since the accident by then will disappear. After Banri thanked Koko for all they'd shared together, the two agreed to become friends with Koko revoking her resignation from the club. Moreover, Koko promises Banri that she will stay by Banri's side as long as Banri won't forget Koko. Afterwards…24Golden Time2014-03-2825 minUpon losing all his memories since his accident just after their Awa dance performance during their school festival, Banri returns to his hometown. After fiddling with the notes he made for himself prior to the return of his former memories, Banri opens his e-mail account and discovers that someone has been sending e-mails to his ex-girlfriend, Kōko Kaga, under his name. Linda and Banri seem to have returned to their easy friendship, with Linda spending Christmas with the Tada family. While contemplating on Linda's reply to his feelings for her, and the happenings that occurred between them…
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Golden Time

Golden Time

ゴールデンタイム

Also known as: ゴールデンタイム

TV201375%DramaRomance

Synopsis

Due to a tragic accident, Banri Tada is struck with amnesia, dissolving the memories of his hometown and past. However, after befriending Mitsuo Yanagisawa, he decides to move on and begin a new life at law school in Tokyo. But just as he is beginning to adjust to his college life, the beautiful Kouko Kaga dramatically barges into Banri's life, and their chance meeting marks the beginning of an unforgettable year. After having a glimpse of college life, Banri learns that he is in a new place and a new world—a place where he can be reborn, to have new friends, fall in love, makes mistakes and grow. And as he begins to discover who he was, the path he has chosen leads him towards a blindingly bright life that he will never want to forget.

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Characters & Voice Actors

Kouko Kaga
Kouko KagaMain
Yui HorieJP
Yui Horie
Banri Tada
Banri TadaMain
Makoto FurukawaJP
Makoto Furukawa
Mitsuo Yanagisawa
Mitsuo YanagisawaMain
Kaito IshikawaJP
Kaito Ishikawa
Nana Hayashida
Nana HayashidaMain
Ai KayanoJP
Ai Kayano
Chinami Oka
Chinami OkaMain
Ibuki KidoJP
Ibuki Kido
Sao
SaoSupporting
Saori GotouJP
Saori Gotou
Shii
ShiiSupporting
Shizuka ItouJP
Shizuka Itou
Banri no Haha
Banri no HahaSupporting
Takako HondaJP
Takako Honda
Takaya Satou
Takaya SatouSupporting
Takahiro HikamiJP
Takahiro Hikami
Nana
NanaSupporting
Satomi SatouJP
Satomi Satou
Kosshii
KosshiiSupporting
Takayuki KondouJP
Takayuki Kondou

Staff

Yui Horie
Yui HorieTheme Song Performance (OP1, OP2, ED1, ED2)
Eeji Komatsu
Eeji KomatsuEndcard (ep 12)
Eeji Komatsu
Eeji KomatsuOriginal Character Design
Yuyuko Takemiya
Yuyuko TakemiyaOriginal Story
Iku Suzuki
Iku SuzukiStoryboard (eps 4, 9, 16)
Takashi Yamazaki
Takashi YamazakiKey Animation (ep 24)
Takashi Yamazaki
Takashi YamazakiStoryboard (eps 5, 13, 18, 20, 23)
Takashi Yamazaki
Takashi YamazakiEpisode Director (ep 18)

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