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Smells Like Green Spirit
2024 8.3 (3 votes) 1 Seasons
Official Website
Genres
Drama
Networks
MBS
Created By
Saburō Nagai

Smells Like Green Spirit (スメルズ ライク グリーン スピリット)

Overview

Bullied for his sexuality, Mishima copes by secretly cross-dressing—until a surprising discovery by a classmate changes both their lives forever.

Key Crew

Director: Ikuko Sawada

Writer: Yuka Arai

Top Cast

Towa Araki
Towa Araki

Futoshi Mishima

Shunta Sono
Shunta Sono

Makoto Kirino

Kodai Fujimoto
Kodai Fujimoto

Taro Yumeno

Alan Abe
Alan Abe

Yanagida

Wakana Sakai
Wakana Sakai

Kayo Mishima

Masaki Kaji
Masaki Kaji

Toshihiko Edokawa

Miki Kanai

Ayako Sawada

Hiyori Katada
Hiyori Katada

Fujii Rinka

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2024)

Bullied for his sexuality, Mishima copes by secretly cross-dressing—until a surprising discovery by a classmate changes both their lives forever.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: A Boxed-In Beauty
2024-09-20

Futoshi Mishima is a high school boy living in an isolated rural town in the Heisei era. Ostracized and bullied by his classmates for having long hair, he never resists. His only solace is secretly wearing his mother’s lipstick and styling his long hair in waves—becoming the "cute" version of himself. One day, bullies cut off his precious hair with scissors. Shocked and devastated, he returns home. But when he sees himself in the mirror… “Whoa... I’m... cute.”

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 2: Unexpected Savior
2024-09-27

Futoshi is nearly forced into a car by a group of men—only to be rescued by Makoto Kirino, the leader of the very group that bullies him. Though grateful, Futoshi's thanks enrages Kirino when he notices Futoshi is wearing lipstick. Later, on the school rooftop, Futoshi sees Kirino applying the same lipstick to his lips. “A shared kiss? Could it be that Kirino… actually likes me?” A surprising side of Kirino is revealed.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 3: Girls, Gossip, and Glitter
2024-10-04

Now aware of Kirino’s true colors, Futoshi spends his days secretly meeting him on the rooftop, sharing love stories and trying makeup. One day, the most popular girl in class, Rinka Fujii (Hiyori Kata), confesses her feelings to Futoshi after school. As he hesitates, Kirino’s words echo in his mind… Futoshi’s first experience dating a girl could change everything.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 4: The Mirror and the Mask
2024-10-11

Unable to go all the way with Rinka, Futoshi questions his identity even more. Kirino continues to comfort him during their rooftop meetings. “Someday, I hope I can say out loud, ‘This is who I really am.’” Meanwhile, gossip about Futoshi's appearance spreads among the town’s housewives. The reason Kirino hides his true self and the past of social studies teacher Mr. Yanagida (Aran Abe), who keeps a close eye on Futoshi, slowly come to light.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 5: The Teacher’s Truth
2024-10-18

Mr. Yanagida finally reveals his true colors during a cruel “punishment game” targeting Futoshi. Even Taro Yumeno (Kota Fujimoto), who used to tease Futoshi, begins to worry about him. Kirino, sensing something sinister about Yanagida, tries to warn Futoshi—just as Yanagida’s dangerous intentions start closing in. “No way!” Will Kirino and Yumeno arrive in time to save Futoshi?

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 6: The Hidden Heart
2024-10-25

Following the attack by Yanagida, Yumeno begins spending his afternoons caring for Futoshi. While Kirino smiles at their closeness, he also senses the difference in identity between himself and Yumeno. Curious, Futoshi finally asks, “Yumeno… did you hate me?” The feelings Yumeno has kept hidden until now are finally revealed.

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 7: Whispers of the Heart
2024-11-01

Shocked after Yumeno recoils from his touch, Futoshi is comforted by Kirino, deepening their bond. Meanwhile, in the tightly knit rural community, gossip about Futoshi spreads like wildfire—eventually reaching their parents. Futoshi’s mother, Kayo, and Kirino’s mother, Takeko, respond in starkly different ways to their sons’ struggles with identity. “But… I want to get married, have kids… stay here forever.”

Runtime: 24 min
Episode 8: Goodbye, My Summer
2024-11-08

In an attempt to escape the constraints of their rural hometown, Futoshi and Kirino ride their bikes toward Tokyo. But Kirino seems distracted—and with good reason. Upon learning of his mother’s worsening health, the two return home. As their summer journey ends, both boys are led toward a choice: to accept or let go of their identities. “It was like a treasure… I was really happy.” The fleeting summer of youth—how will it end?

Runtime: 24 min

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