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Is Kodomo no Jikan Finished? Everything You Need to Know Before Watching!

Finished Comedy Romance Teacher-Student Adaptation
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Overview
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Kodomo no Jikan (also known as A Child’s Time or Nymphet) is a romance-comedy series that explores a complicated dynamic between a twenty-three-year-old grade school teacher, Daisuke Aoki, and one of his mischievous students, Rin Kokonoe. The story centers on Rin’s proclamation that she is Daisuke’s girlfriend and her persistent efforts to be with him, creating a high-stakes situation where Daisuke risks his career if they get too close.

If you are looking to dive into this series, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see the teacher-student antics unfold.

Is the Anime Really Finished?
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Whether the anime is “finished” depends on your definition of a satisfying conclusion. The anime production spans several releases, including the original series and multiple sequels. However, the source material—the manga—was serialized from 2005 until April 2013.

Because the manga is the primary source and ran for several years beyond the initial anime adaptation, viewers who only watch the anime may find themselves wanting more. For a complete and definitive conclusion to the story, we highly recommend buying the Kodomo no Jikan manga to fill in the gaps and see how the narrative truly ends.

Appeal and Audience
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Kodomo no Jikan is best suited for audiences who enjoy romantic comedies with unconventional and provocative premises. Its appeal lies in the tension between Rin’s aggressive pursuit of her teacher and Daisuke’s struggle to maintain professional boundaries to save his job. The series blends comedic elements with the social complexities of a teacher-student crush.

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Recommended Watch Order#

Depending on how much of the story you want to consume, there are a few ways to approach this series. You can refer to the relationship tree on this page for a visual guide to these entries.

Release Order
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For those who want to experience the series as it was originally aired:

  1. Kodomo no Jikan (2007)
  2. Kodomo no Jikan Nigakki (2009)
  3. Kodomo no Jikan: Kodomo no Natsu Jikan (2011)

Completionist Order
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If you want every single piece of animated content, you must include the side story:

  1. Kodomo no Jikan: Anata ga Watashi ni Kureta Mono (Side story)
  2. Kodomo no Jikan (Original series)
  3. Kodomo no Jikan Nigakki (Sequel)
  4. Kodomo no Jikan: Kodomo no Natsu Jikan (Sequel)

The “Full Story” Order
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For those who do not mind switching mediums to get the entire plot:

  1. Watch the anime series and its sequels in release order.
  2. Read the manga to reach the final conclusion of the story.

Additional Information
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For collectors, there have been various efforts to bring the manga to Western audiences, including successful Kickstarter campaigns by Digital Manga Inc. and their PeCChi imprint. If you are looking for physical copies or related items, you can buy Kodomo no Jikan merchandise to complete your collection.

Kodomo no Jikan • manga • 2005-05-22 to 2013-04-22 (serialized in Comic High!)
  └─(adaptation)→  Kodomo no Jikan • anime • 2007-10-12 to 2007-12-28
   └─(side story)→   Kodomo no Jikan: Anata ga Watashi ni Kureta Mono • anime • 2007-09-12
   └─(sequel)→   Kodomo no Jikan Nigakki • anime • 2009-01-21
    └─(sequel)→    Kodomo no Jikan: Kodomo no Natsu Jikan • anime • 2011-01-21

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