

In the fall of his first year of middle school, Arata Kouda meets Kujima, a strange, talkative creature that’s neither bird nor human. What begins as a small act of kindness turns into an unexpected stay at the Kouda household. Meant to be only until spring, Kujima’s clumsy warmth, soft cries, and gentle mystery quietly become part of the family’s days, weaving tender, fleeting bonds.
DirectorNoriyuki Nomata
WriterYasunori Yamada

The First Blin You Make Will Be a Lump
Apr 9, 2026
Kouda Arata meets Kujima, a bird-like creature from Russia. Kujima starts living with the Koudas.

A Crow Imitating a Cormorant
Apr 16, 2026
There are rumors of a ghost in the neighborhood. Could they be about Kujima, or...?

No Two Birds Are Born with the Same Feather
Apr 23, 2026
Kujima is introduced to Makoto, Arata's friend. Later, Kujima takes photos with the Koudas for the first time.

The Bird from the North Builds Its Nest on a Northern Branch
Apr 30, 2026
Kujima gets homesick and decides to go home. Arata has an idea to make Kujima feel more at home, but...?

Truth Comes Out of Falsehood
May 7, 2026
Kujima experiences the kotatsu table and then Christmas for the first time in Japan.

First Mt. Fuji, Second Kujima, Third Eggplant
May 14, 2026
To celebrate the New Year, the Kouda family gathers at Arata’s paternal grandparents’ home.

One Bad Apple Spoils the Barrel
May 21, 2026
Arata takes Kujima to school. Later, Sonoda and Ichino find out about Kujima.

A Drowning Man Will Clutch at a Straw
May 28, 2026
Kujima is concerned about the scary face Suguru makes. Later, Kujima and Makoto make chocolate for Arata.

Grief Isn't the Ocean, So You Can Drink It All Up
Jun 4, 2026
Arata and Kujima play in the snow, and cook okonomiyaki for dinner.

Height of Prosperity
Jun 11, 2026
Suguru passes the exam and they have sushi to celebrate. Then, Kujima starts molting.

Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?
Jun 18, 2026
Spring means it's almost time for Kujima to go home. They go cherry blossom viewing, and take family photos.

Out of Sight, Closer to the Heart
Jun 25, 2026
Finally, the day for Kujima to say goodbye to the Koudas and leave for Russia has arrived.