Synanthrope (2025–present)
Plot
A college student's secret crush on a coworker at a small burger joint collides with chaos when a robbery erupts, unraveling hidden tensions and forcing a tight-knit group of eight to confront fractured loyalties and the blurred lines between love and betrayal.
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- 01
A Terrible ThingTonari (Koshi Mizukami) spots Ryuji (Yuya Endo) out in the woods. In a panic, he puts on a mask, but Ryuji winds up chasing him down anyway. Mid-chase, however, they stumble across a shocking sight. - 02
Sorry to Keep You WaitingMemories of when she was locked up at five years old run through Mizumachi's mind as she spends the night once again at Satomi's apartment. Meanwhile, Orita and his crew abduct a certain man. - 03
The Moon Is BeautifulThe morning after someone appears to sneak into Synanthrope, Mizumachi grills Tonari about his whereabouts the night before, which he mistakes for her expressing jealousy.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Making Names for OurselvesOctober 6, 2025One day, a robber bursts into the burger joint where the sullen college student Tonari (Koshi Mizukami), the temperamental troublemaker Mizu - S01E02
Cute ShoesOctober 13, 2025Synanthrope's eight employees throw a welcome party for their new coworker, Shizawa. While the group enjoys a follow-up round of karaoke, To - S01E03
Closing DownOctober 20, 2025When the group is told the shop is closing down, Mizumachi says she wants to run it herself. Everyone seems in favor, except for Kanna, who - S01E04
Predetermined FateOctober 27, 2025Tonari and company reopen Synanthrope but have trouble getting customers. Meanwhile, Orita picks the next target in his quest to find The Wo - S01E05
If Only We Could FlyNovember 3, 2025Mizumachi hasn't been going home and is found sleeping in the back room with the account books open. Tonari tries to chat her up in the hope - S01E06
Don't Worry, You're All AloneNovember 10, 2025Tonari skips out on work, lost in his own thoughts and convinced that Mizumachi fell for the man she encountered at the concert. - S01E07Sorry to Keep You WaitingNovember 17, 2025Memories of when she was locked up at five years old run through Mizumachi's mind as she spends the night once again at Satomi's apartment.
- S01E08The Moon Is BeautifulNovember 24, 2025The morning after someone appears to sneak into Synanthrope, Mizumachi grills Tonari about his whereabouts the night before, which he mistak
- S01E09
Rebel Smoke SignalDecember 1, 2025Synanthrope sees lines out the door for its half-off event. Meanwhile, Ryuji and Kyutaro get ready to take out the Woodpecker for Orita. - S01E10
Didn't Want to ForgetDecember 8, 2025Synanthrope was vandalized and a "Bring me the Woodpecker" message was left on the wall. Faced with the disastrous sight, Kanna admits to le - S01E11
Bearer of Bad NewsDecember 15, 2025Tonari attempts to convince C to help rescue Mizumachi. Meanwhile, Ryuji reports his failure to nab Kurumi to Mutsumi. - S01E12Season's bestA Terrible ThingDecember 22, 2025Tonari (Koshi Mizukami) spots Ryuji (Yuya Endo) out in the woods. In a panic, he puts on a mask, but Ryuji winds up chasing him down anyway.
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