Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?

Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?

Episodes

12 Aired

The First Blini Becomes a Lump

EP 01

2026.04.09 (木)·23分

The First Blini Becomes a Lump

初めてのブリンは塊になる

One autumn day, while on his way home from school, Arata Kouda encounters a mysterious creature trying to find coins under a vending machine. The creature, who claims to have come from Russia and calls himself Kujima, says he wants to eat delicious Japanese food. Arata brings Kujima home and ends up making tamagoyaki for the first time in his life.

The Crow Who Imitates the Cormorant

EP 02

2026.04.16 (木)·23分

The Crow Who Imitates the Cormorant

鵜の真似をする烏

While Arata heads to school and Miyoshi and Masaomi go to work, Kujima stays home alone. After relaxing in the living room and reading a proverb dictionary, lunchtime arrives, and he attempts to make yakisoba, but it doesn't go well. Suguru, who was watching Kujima, starts describing the situation using proverbs...?

Birds of the Same Feather Are Not Born

EP 03

2026.04.23 (木)·23分

Birds of the Same Feather Are Not Born

同じ羽根の鳥は生まれない

Arata's childhood friend Makoto Mitsuki visits the Kouda household. Although Makoto came to see Kujima, seeing Kujima's unexpectedly large size and ability to speak human language makes her doubt if he is actually a bird. Meanwhile, Kujima says something in Russian that sounds like he's looking for a fight. Arata, caught between them, tries to get them to shake hands and make up.

Nesting on Northern Branches

EP 04

2026.04.30 (木)·23分

Nesting on Northern Branches

越鳥北枝に巣くう

Kujima becomes homesick after remembering his life with Maxim and says he wants to go back to Russia. Arata, accepting those feelings, explains the situation to Miyoshi and Masaomi, and the family decides to see Kujima off. On the day of departure, Suguru tells Kujima he is grateful. Meanwhile, Arata regrets telling Kujima that he could go back...

Truth from Fiction

EP 05

2026.05.07 (木)·23分

Truth from Fiction

嘘から出た実

A kotatsu has been set up in the Kouda family's living room. Kujima, completely captivated by it, spends most of the day there and ends up becoming quite plump. Meanwhile, Arata, who hasn't been studying much since Kujima's arrival, finally faces the consequences after scoring 38 on a final exam. He decides to invite Makoto to his house for a study session.

1. Fuji, 2. Kujima, 3. Eggplant

EP 06

2026.05.14 (木)·23分

1. Fuji, 2. Kujima, 3. Eggplant

一富士二クジマ三茄子

During the three-day New Year holiday, the members of the Kouda family, excluding Suguru, head to their paternal grandparents' house. While enjoying the rural year-end by walking in the mountains and eating Toshikoshi soba, Kujima borrows Arata's phone to call Suguru. The next day, Kujima chokes on mochi after sneaking a bite during mochi pounding. Just then, Arata's aunt, Ruiko, makes an appearance.

He Who Touches Vermillion Turns Red

EP 07

2026.05.21 (木)·23分

He Who Touches Vermillion Turns Red

朱に交われば赤くなる

Realizing he forgot his winter break assignment workbook in the classroom, Arata decides to head back to school to retrieve it, bringing Kujima along. To avoid suspicion, Arata disguises Kujima in a horse mask and a suit, and they successfully complete their mission. However, on their way back, a teacher happens to encounter Kujima...!?

A Drowning Man Will Clutch at a Straw

EP 08

2026.05.28 (木)·23分

A Drowning Man Will Clutch at a Straw

溺れる者は藁をも掴む

As the Common Test for University Admissions approaches, Suguru does nothing but sigh and seems completely out of it. While Arata is concerned, Suguru completely regains his usual self during an argument with Kujima. A few days after the Common Test ends, Kujima consults Arata, saying that Suguru has been making a scary face lately.

Sadness Is Not the Sea, So You Can Drink It All Up

EP 09

2026.06.04 (木)·23分

Sadness Is Not the Sea, So You Can Drink It All Up

悲しみは海ではないからすっかり飲み干せる

When Arata wakes up, he finds snow has accumulated, turning the surroundings into a silver world. Arata teaches Japanese snow activities to Kujima, whose excitement is building. Around the same time, it is revealed that Suguru has failed all of his private university entrance exams. As unrest spreads among the family, Arata reflects on how noisy he and Kujima have been. Arata goes to apologize to Suguru for that, but...

The Spring of My Life

EP 10

2026.06.11 (木)·23分

The Spring of My Life

我が世の春

The day of the results announcement for Suguru's first-choice university. Feeling restless, Suguru couldn't bring himself to check the results. Kujima offers to check them for him, but Suguru refuses and braces himself. Meanwhile, Arata, anxious to know the results, rushes home the moment school ends. Upon returning home, what Arata sees is Kujima elegantly dancing ballet in the living room.

Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?

EP 11

2026.06.18 (木)·23分

Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?

クジマ歌えば家ほろろ

Spring has fully arrived, and Arata feels the reality of his approaching parting with Kujima. Worried about the lonely-looking Arata, Makoto comes to visit the Kouda household. When Makoto suggests they go cherry blossom viewing in the mountains together, Arata tries to refuse, feeling unmotivated. However, Makoto half-forcibly takes Arata and Kujima out.

Out of Sight, Closer to the Heart

EP 12

2026.06.25 (木)·23分

Out of Sight, Closer to the Heart

目から遠くなると心に近くなる

The day of Kujima's departure has finally arrived. Arata putting away the futon, Suguru and Masaomi teaching origami, and Miyoshi preparing rice balls—the members of the Kouda family are each busy making preparations to send Kujima off. And then, the time of parting finally comes. To Kujima, who has tears in his eyes, Arata says, "It's only for half a year," and "Half a year will go by in a flash"—.