Watch Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - Purezza

Name: Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - Purezza
Genre: Anime
Released: 2009-10-05

2009
1 Season

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - Purezza is a romantic comedy anime series that aired on YTV in Japan from 2009 to 2010. The show follows the love story between Yuto Ayase, a normal high school student, and Haruka Nogizaka, the school idol and also a closet otaku. The series explores the challenges faced by Yuto and Haruka as they navigate their relationship in a world where Haruka's interests in anime and manga are frowned upon by the upper class of society. As they progress through their relationship, they are faced with challenges like disapproving parents, rival suitors, and more.

The series is a continuation of the first season, which aired in 2008, and focuses on the characters' senior year of high school. While enjoying the various events and activities that come with their final year of school, Yuto and Haruka continue to deepen their feelings for each other, with the help of their friends, and also confront new challenges that threaten to tear them apart.

The show is filled with light-hearted and comedic moments, mainly driven by Haruka's obliviousness to Yuto's feelings, her eccentric personality, and the hilarious situations that arise from her love of anime and manga, such as her obsession with cosplay.

One of the unique aspects of the show is the inclusion of various pop culture references to video games and anime, which are seamlessly woven into the narrative. Additionally, the show explores themes such as friendship, family, and self-discovery, making it relatable to the audience regardless of their age group.

The show features an ensemble of characters, each with their own distinct personality that adds to the show's dynamic. The characters range from Yuto's best friend Nobunaga Asakura, who is always looking to find love, to Haruka's maid, Yui, who serves as her voice of reason and confidant.

Aside from the main storyline focusing on Yuto and Haruka, the show also introduces subplots that provide additional depth to the characters, such as the complicated relationship between Haruka and her sister, Mika.

The animation quality of the show is top-notch, with each character designed with intricate detail and fluidity in their movements. The show also incorporates a vast array of colors and settings, which give it a lively and dynamic feel.

The soundtrack is also noteworthy, with catchy opening and ending themes that complement the show's warm and optimistic tone. The show's music is not limited to just the opening and ending themes, as it utilizes various instrumental tracks in each episode to heighten the emotion of each scene.

Overall, Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu - Purezza is a delightful romantic comedy that will leave audiences with a smile on their faces. It has all the elements of a classic love story, with a unique twist that makes it stand out from other anime in the genre. The show's charming characters, expert animation, and relatable themes make it a must-watch for anyone looking for a heartwarming and funny show to enjoy.

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Seasons

12. It's a Promise

December 21, 2009

Along with Haruka and Mika, Yuuto goes to the Nogizaka Family's vacation house by the mountains in a hot springs area. It's a huge crowd for a group trip, comprised of the Nogizaka's as well as the Maid Team, for some reason Shiina, other classmates, and even Ruko and Yukari-sensei. They all have fun at the hot-springs, but the next afternoon, Haruka goes missing. Yuuto goes on a search for her in the blizzard and finds Haruka by a shrine at the mountaintop. However, they are unable to go back to the lodge, and are forced to take shelter at a nearby shack, and…

11. I Want to Keep Feeling it…

December 14, 2009

Yuuto is devastated when Yayoi tells him to stay away from Haruka so she can focus on her audition. According to Yayoi, Haruka has agreed to make her debut as an idol. Haruka herself seems to be having fun and working hard at the lessons, so Yuuto kills his own feelings and distances himself for Haruka's sake. Milan, who knows Yayoi's true personality, notices that there's something strange going on with this whole situation. Then, Yuuto receives tickets to a live concert on the same day as the audition's finals, February 14th, from Milan.

10. It's Gotten Like This...

December 7, 2009

Haruka receives an acceptance letter for an idol audition. It seems to have been a mistake made by Yayoi's celebrity production, but Yayoi begs Haruka to just pretend to participate in the finals on February 14th. Haruka gives in, but to her surprise, a full-blown lesson awaited her. On the other hand, Yuuto is picked up by Himemiya Milan, a popular idol from Yayoi's office, and ends up becoming an instant-manager. On top of that, Milan turns out to have a rather outrageous personality.

9. It's My First Time

November 30, 2009

Yuuto has been asked by Haruka to go out to an amusement park. Yuuto and Haruka, of course, are anxious and excited as they realize that it is a date. Then that day at the amusement park, they meet again with the professional celebrity manager, Kayahara Yayoi, who they met at their New Year's temple visit. Yayoi, who was at the park for work, asks the two for help. After enjoying a variety of rides, they leave to meet Yayoi. She had told them that she needed photos of the two of them, but the photo shoot ends up being mostly for Haruka. In actuality, Yayoi had other plans in mind...

8. I'll Do You…

November 23, 2009

Ordered by Mika, Yuuto goes to her all-girls middle school. Yuuto is taken by surprise when Mika's friends take him to her classroom and everyone greets him like an idol. Mika and her friends take Yuuto to the Modern Theater Arts and Culture Research Club room, and show him their love-fantasy girls play. However, while Mika was gone, her friends treat her by leaving her and Yuuto behind. It's already dark when Mika finishes cleaning the clubroom with Yuuto. When they try to go home, they are locked in and trapped in the clubroom.

7. It Might Have Gone in…

November 16, 2009

Early in New Year's, Shiina sprains her foot. She hurt it while cooking for Yuuto, who, a day before, had found the hair clip that she dropped in the river. Sawamura and Abina comes to visit poor Shiina, but they bring Yuuto along as a surprise. After having a fun time together, everyone goes home, but Yuuto comes back, worried about Shiina. Yuuto makes dinner for Shiina, whose foot still hurts. It's quite a sweet moment, and Shiina, who is interested in Yuuto, takes pleasure in it.

6. My Body is Burning Up…

November 9, 2009

It's New Years Eve. Haruka, who had promised to make a visit to the shrine with Yuuto and Shiina's group, hears about the early-day memories of Ouse-Misaki from Akiho. It is said that if you go to that cape with the person whom you want to be with, the two are guaranteed to be together. Akiho had been there with Gentou before, where they saw the first sunrise and exchanged a kiss. Haruka, hearing that story, hopes to go to that cape with Yuuto after their visit to the shrine…however, on their visit to the shrine, not only Shiina's group is there, but many of Haruka's underclassmen fans from school are there, and she is unable to find the chance to talk to Yuuto…

5. …Oh Yes…

November 2, 2009

Yuuto is invited to the World's Maid and Butler Union's year-end party. Yuuto had been registered with the Union after he had worked as a butler at the Tennouji House. The event hall, Nogizaka House, is alive with maids and butlers. Hazuki and Nanami have to work as a party host, so Alice must escort Yuuto. Alice tries hard to be hospitable to Yuuto, but has a hard time doing so. Meanwhile, Yuuto wins the toy that Alice wanted during the bingo game, and gives it to her as a present. It makes Alice very happy, but…

4. Yuuto-san's Scent…

October 26, 2009

It's Christmas Eve tonight. There is a little party at Yuuto's house, with Haruka and the Nogizaka family members. It's the first informal house party for Haruka, and she is very excited. Mika and the others have a great time as well. In the midst of the excitement, Yuuto faints from overworking. The Nogizaka's medic maid, Maria, comes to help, and tells Yuuto to stay in bed for the rest of the night. The party is over, but Haruka insists that she stays to take care of Yuuto. In the end, they end up spending the holy night by themselves…

3. Ah, Ouch…

October 19, 2009

Haruka starts to work at a maid café to buy Yuuto's Christmas present. When Yuuto finds out about it, he looks for a high paying job to buy a present for Haruka, too. He finds a job as a live-in personal butler for Touka, the daughter of the Tennouji Family, known as the rivaling high class house to the Nogizaka Family. However, although having a similar background, Touka is completely different from Haruka. She's a selfish, spoiled little brat, who names Yuuto, 'Rodriguez,' and makes him work like crazy. However, Yuuto never gives up, and Touka starts to get drawn to him.

2. Please put it in…

October 12, 2009

Yuuto is asked by Nobunaga to work in place of him at the special sales exhibition of 'Nocturne Girls' School Lacrosse Club'. Originally, Nobunaga was asked by his friend to work for them, but he says he has prior plans and can't do it. Not knowing what to do, Yuuto asks Haruka for help, and she is super excited to experience the circle activity for the first time. On top of that, she learns that she is allowed to sell her own works too, and attempts to make her original anthology book. With the finished original doujinshi in hand, Yuuto and Haruka head to the event, but will the 'artistic' illustration anthology book attract many buyers??

1. I want to come with you…

October 5, 2009

Shiina has invited Yuto, Haruka, and the others to a hot spring trip. Haruka jumps at the chance as this is her first time going on a trip with Friends. While at the springs Yuto springs a surprise on Haruko with the chance of making this trip the best trip ever.

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