Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway has arrived on Crunchyroll, offering its complete 13-episode run with both English subtitles and dub. The series, animated by Project No.9, delves into the complex relationship that forms when a lonely salaryman takes in a runaway high school girl he encounters on a night out.
Based on the manga by Shimesaba, the anime explores themes of cohabitation, rehabilitation, and the lingering effects of past trauma. It follows Yoshida as he navigates his feelings for Sayu, the girl he's taken in, while dealing with his own workplace issues and the complications arising from their unusual living situation. The series garnered a 7.26 rating on MyAnimeList from over 360,000 voters.
With the series now finished and fully available, viewers can experience the full narrative arc of Yoshida and Sayu's journey. The show offers a mature take on romance and personal growth, focusing on the emotional development of its two protagonists against a backdrop of everyday life and difficult pasts.
