Even a Replica Can Fall in Love

Even a Replica Can Fall in Love

Episodes

9 Aired

Replicas Do Not Dream.

EP 01

2026.04.07 (火)·24分

Replicas Do Not Dream.

レプリカは、夢を見ない。

The replica Nao attends school in place of Sunao, who is feeling unwell. While spending time in the Literature Club with childhood friend Ritsuko, an out-of-season applicant arrives. He turns out to be their classmate Shuuya Sanada, the former ace of the basketball club.

Replicas Slack Off.

EP 02

2026.04.14 (火)·24分

Replicas Slack Off.

レプリカは、サボる。

Nao declares that she will style her hair in a half-up style as a sign when going to school, making it easier for Sanada to approach her in the classroom. Sunao attended the field trip Nao had been looking forward to, and when Nao returns to school after a long absence, she feels envious of her classmates who are buzzing with memories of the trip. Amidst this, Sanada approaches her to talk...

The Replica Is Perplexed.

EP 03

2026.04.21 (火)·24分

The Replica Is Perplexed.

レプリカは、惑う。

Even after the summer break ends, Sanada is concerned that Nao hasn't been coming to school for a while. He is taken aback when Ritsuko tells him, "Nao-senpai doesn't come every day." A month later, when Nao finally shows up at school, Sanada asks her, "Aren't you Sunao Aikawa?"

The Replica is Crying.

EP 04

2026.04.28 (火)·24分

The Replica is Crying.

レプリカは、泣いている。

To carry out Shuuya's revenge, Aki ends up in a basketball match against Hayase-senpai, a former member of the basketball club. Nao watches over his heroic efforts along with Ritsuko. On the other end of the smartphone video call providing live commentary are Sunao and Shuuya—

The Replica Dreams.

EP 05

2026.05.05 (火)·24分

The Replica Dreams.

レプリカは、夢を見る。

Standing dazed at the station, Aki tells Sunao over the phone that Nao might have passed away. Sunao is shocked and shaken. From beneath the tracks, Nao's uniform, shoes, and a light blue scrunchie were found—

The Replica Wavers.

EP 06

2026.05.12 (火)·24分

The Replica Wavers.

レプリカは、揺れる。

Former student council member Suzumi Mori and former vice president Shun Mochizuki appear in the clubroom, informing Nao and the others that the Literature Club is in danger of being abolished. While working on Cultural Festival activities to prevent the club's dissolution, flyers hinting at the existence of doppelgängers are scattered throughout the school.

The Replica Searches.

EP 07

2026.05.19 (火)·24分

The Replica Searches.

レプリカは、探す。

The day after her aquarium date with Aki, Nao is invited by her classmate Satou to eat lunch together, marking her first time joining a group of girls for lunch. Later, at the library with Satou, Nao spots Ritsuko walking with a troubled look on her face...

The Replica Warps.

EP 08

2026.05.26 (火)·24分

The Replica Warps.

レプリカは、歪む。

The second day of the Seiryo Festival is Nao's turn to attend school instead of Sunao. From being made to wear a maid outfit to experiencing a haunted house with Aki, Nao nervously enjoys her first school festival. Then, just before the long-awaited stage performance begins, Nao learns about Suzumi's hidden past.

A Replica Loses.

EP 09

2026.06.02 (火)·24分

A Replica Loses.

レプリカは、失う。

The curtain rises, and the stage play "The New Translation of the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter," written by Ritsuko, begins. Although it proceeds just as practiced, towards the end, as they approach the scene of Kaguya-hime parting with the old women, Nao notices Suzumi's feelings toward this story and poses a serious question to Suzumi that is not in the script.