OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying

Synopsis

When Teruaki Nakamura transfers to laid-back Okinawa, he falls for the lively Kyan-san—but her dialect is a complete mystery to him. With Higa-san translating, Teru's misunderstanding-filled island life takes off... and subtle hints suggest Higa-san might want his heart too. On this serene island, love flows as freely as the ocean breeze!

First Air Date: 2025-01-05

Last Air Date: 2025-03-23

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: Tokyo MX, BS11

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Top Cast

Takeo Otsuka as Teruaki 'Teru' Nakamura (voice)
Akari Kito as Hina Kyan (voice)
Fairouz Ai as Kana Higa (voice)
Etsuko Kozakura as Oki Memo Shisa (voice)
Tarusuke Shingaki as Narration (voice)
Shino Shimoji as Yae Agena (voice)
Shugo Nakamura as Tensuke Uema (voice)
Kentaro Kumagai as Isao Shimoji (voice)
Miyuri Shimabukuro as Suzu Higa (voice)
Yamato Kinjo as Tetsu Higa (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Girl I Like Speaks in Uchinaaguchi (2025-01-05)

Nakamura Teruaki has moved south to Okinawa from Tokyo and fallen in love with a local girl. There's just one problem, though: her Okinawan dialect is so thick that he can't understand a word she says!
Ep. 2: A Beach Party Is Just a Social Gathering?! (2025-01-12)

Teruaki is excited for the big class beach party, but he's the only one who wants to swim?!
Ep. 3: Shiisaa and Eisaa (2025-01-19)

Teruaki learns more about Okinawan traditions, goes to a festival...and sneaks off somewhere "naughty"?!
Ep. 4: Blow Your Finger Whistle at the Beautiful Sea! (2025-01-26)

Teruaki learns to whistle, and how the Okinawans dance.
Ep. 5: Kariyushi Wear by Mistake! (2025-02-02)

Teruaki tries on what he thinks is just a Hawaiian shirt, and discovers it has a deeper history than he imagines.
Ep. 6: I Want to Cry "Okinawa Soba"! (2025-02-09)

Teruaki learns the history of Okinawan soba, and a typhoon closes in.
Ep. 7: Vipers and Mongooses (2025-02-16)

Teruaki learns the sorrowful tale of the time mongooses were brought to Okinawa.
Ep. 8: Yui Rail Rides to the Music! (2025-02-23)

Teruaki discovers that there are no trains in Okinawa.
Ep. 9: Amazing! The Iriomote Cat! (2025-03-02)

Kyan tells Suzu the story of the Iriomote cat and its ancient history.
Ep. 10: The True Identity of the Yaaruu?! (2025-03-09)

Teruaki takes Higa on a test of courage and is shocked by what he finds.
Ep. 11: Goya? Gooyaa? (2025-03-16)

Teruaki learns the truth about goya and gooyaa.
Ep. 12: Anshee Matayaa! (See You Again Sometime!) (2025-03-23)

Kyan panics when she finds out that Teruaki likes her.