Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day

"Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" (Japanese: あの日見た花の名前を僕達はまだ知らない。, lit. "We Still Don't Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day"), often shortened to "Anohana", is a Japanese original anime series produced by A-1 Pictures. Directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai, with screenplay by Mari Okada and character designs by Masayoshi Tanaka, the story revolves around a group of childhood friends who drift apart after the tragic death of Meiko "Menma" Honma. Years later, Jinta Yadomi, now a recluse, is visited by Menma's ghost, who asks for his help in fulfilling a forgotten wish. To help her move on, Jinta gathers their estranged friends, and they confront their past grief and guilt as they try to lay Menma's spirit to rest. The anime is known for its emotional storytelling, themes of friendship, and the depiction of grief. It has spawned manga, novel, game, film, and live-action drama adaptations, gaining considerable popularity both domestically and internationally. The series is set in Chichibu, Saitama, Japan, with many locations inspired by real places, attracting fans for pilgrimages.