Golden Time (2013)

Golden Time (2013) – Full TV Series Summary, Episodes & Review

Title	Golden Time
First Air Date	Thu Oct 03 2013
Last Air Date	Thu Mar 27 2014
Status	Ended
Tagline	When you're in a four-sided triangle and haunting yourself, how can things get even MORE complicated?
Country	JP
Language	Japanese
Genres	Animation, Drama
Total Seasons	1
Total Episodes	24
Creators	-
Production	J.C.STAFF, Starchild Records, GENCO
Rating	8.5/10

Overview

Golden Time is a Animation, Drama television series that premiered in 2013, with its first episode releasing on Thu Oct 03 2013. Known for its cinematic production quality and gripping storyline, the show has become one of the most influential modern series in its genre.

Banri Tada is a freshman at a Tokyo law school. After an accident, he suffers severe memory loss. Despite the incident, he befriends fellow freshman, Mitsuo Yanagisawa, which leads him to the beautiful, yet obsessive, Kouko Kaga.

Latest Episode Details

Golden Time
Season 1, Episode 24
Aired on 2014-03-27
Runtime: 24 minutes
Upon losing his recent memories, Banri returns to his hometown. After fiddling with the notes he made for himself prior to the return of his former memories, Banri opens his e-mail account and discovers that someone has been sending e-mails to Kōko under his name. Linda and Banri seem to have returned to their easy friendship, with Linda spending Christmas with the Tada family. He contemplates Linda's reply to his feelings and the happenings that occurred between them since his accident. Kōko arrives at Banri's home. Banri first mistakes her for Chinami. Kōko hands Banri a DVD and his cracked mirror case, which Banri sees as Kōko's belonging and returns it to her. After asking for directions for the bridge where Banri fell, Kōko leaves and Banri finally remembers Kōko after finding her mirror case alongside his notes. As a result, Banri goes after Kōko to the bridge where he meets his conflicted former self. The latter then cross the bridge after Linda appears and gives her reply to his feelings with a "Yes" and hands Banri the ring he had dropped at the bridge days before. Afterwards, Banri embraces Kōko and the two recall their promise: that as long as they remember one another, the two will stay together for the rest of their lives. They profess their love for one another and Banri presents his ring to Kōko, which she gladly accepts. Meanwhile, it's revealed that Nijigen was responsible for sending spam e-mails as Banri and motivated Kōko to go after him. Taking advantage of Kōko's motivation, Chinami edited the recording Banri made of himself and burned it to a DVD, which she asked Kōko to deliver to Banri. While watching his recording, Banri thanks Kōko for being by his side. Banri later returns to Tokyo and attends university with his friends. His relationship with Kōko is still intact. Mitsuo and Linda are shown flirting while Kōko and Banri kiss with Kōko wearing the ring Banri gave her. (Source: Wikipedia)

Storyline & Plot Overview

Golden Time follows a layered narrative filled with mystery, emotional depth, and character evolution. Each season expands on the core storyline while introducing new conflicts, dangers, and twists that keep audiences engaged. The show masterfully balances suspense, sci-fi concepts, and personal character drama, making it a binge-worthy experience.

Production & Background

Created by and produced by J.C.STAFF, Starchild Records, GENCO, the series features top-tier cinematography, atmospheric lighting, and highly detailed world-building. Filming locations, visual effects, and sound design all contribute to creating a cinematic universe that feels immersive and authentic.

Audience Response

With an impressive rating of 8.5/10, the series has gained global acclaim. Viewers praise its emotional storytelling, character depth, pacing, and ability to maintain suspense across multiple seasons.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many seasons does this series have?
The show currently features 1 seasons with a total of 24 episodes.

2. Is the series still running?
No, the series has concluded its run.

3. Where can I watch this TV show?
It is available on its official streaming platform based on region and licensing.

4. What genre does this series belong to?
It primarily falls under Animation, Drama, blending multiple elements to create a unique viewing experience.

5. Is this TV show based on a book or original screenplay?
The show is creatively developed by the creators, using a mix of original storytelling and thematic inspirations.

6. Does each season follow a continuous storyline?
Yes, the series builds upon previous seasons while expanding its world, characters, and narrative arcs.

7. How long is each episode?
Episode runtime varies depending on the season and creative direction.

8. Are new episodes coming soon?
There is no official release date for upcoming episodes.

9. What makes this show popular?
The series is praised for its character depth, storytelling, world-building, and consistent suspense.

10. Is this series good for binge-watching?
Yes, the engaging storyline and seasonal cliffhangers make it perfect for binge-watch sessions.