12歳. ~ちっちゃなムネのトキメキ~

"Age 12" (Japanese: 12歳。, Jūni-sai.), also known as "Age 12: A Little Heart-Pounding", is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nao Maita. It was adapted into an anime series, which follows the story of Hanabi Ayase and her friends, sixth-grade girls navigating the challenges of puberty, friendship, and first love. Hanabi develops feelings for her classmate Yuto Takao, while her friend Yui Aoi is attracted to Kazuma Hiyama. Throughout the series, they experience the joys and anxieties of first love and the complexities of adolescence. The anime was split into two seasons, with the first airing in April 2016 and the second in October of the same year. The series is known for its realistic portrayal of preteen emotions and experiences, garnering positive reception and winning awards such as the 64th Shogakukan Manga Award for Children's Category.