Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl

8.8
202524m

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Kusakabe Renji, a young man working at a game centre, sees an English girl named Lily Baker playing a crane game on Valentine's Day. Seeing her fail repeatedly to win a prize, Renji can't help but take action. The day after Lily finally gets her plushie, Renji receives an unexpected message from her that reads, "Be my valentine!" What started as a misunderstanding leads to cultural exchange!

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Official Trailer [Subtitled]

Seasons

12 Episodes • Premiered 2025

Still image for Cultural Exchange with a Game Centre Girl season 1 episode 1: Boy Meets the Game Centre Girl

1. Boy Meets the Game Centre Girl

7.0

While working at an arcade, Renji strikes up a friendship with an English girl who can't speak Japanese.

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2. If Pushing Doesn't Work, Try Pulling

7.0

Renji's sister Aoi asks him to make her a "game center pro" before she visits the arcade with her friend Lily.

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3. Where Is Your Brother?

After Renji and Lily go on their date, Aoi informs Renji that she invited Lily to come over for a study party.

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4. Can I Get a Minute?

Lily's jealousy is ignited when a pretty girl who visits the arcade turns out to be Renji's college classmate.

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5. This Is My Dad!

When Lily forces Renji to walk her home on a rainy day, the two happen to run into Lily's intimidating father.

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6. I Didn't Notice That at All!

A new challenger shows up at the game center to compete for Renji's attention, but Lily steps in to stop her.

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7. All Work and No Play Makes Hotaru a Dull Girl

Hotaru checks whether her classmates are engaging in meaningful activities in the arcade.

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8. Happy Birthday to You

Lily invites her school friends and Renji to her birthday party and shows them how people celebrate in the UK.

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9. Summer Holidays!

As Lily and friends enjoy their summer vacation, new and unique guests start to appear at Renji's game center.

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10. OKF Tournament

The game center holds an Otokogi Koala Fighters knockout tournament that attracts a wide variety of players.

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11. Homecoming

Lily, Karin, and Hotaru join Renji and Aoi on a trip to visit their grandma's home up north in rural Tohoku.

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12. My Feelings Haven't Changed

With Grandma's love story still fresh in their minds, Lily and Renji face up to their feelings for each other.

Cast

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Sally Amaki

Lily Baker (voice)

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Shoya Chiba

Renji Kusakabe (voice)

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Reo Osanai

Aoi Kusakabe (voice)

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Kaori Ishihara

Hotaru Katsuragi (voice)

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Asaki Yuikawa

Karin Kaga (voice)

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Ai Kayano

Momoko Mochizuki (voice)

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