I don’t know what trope you’d call Himari, but I’ve never seen a series do it better than this one. If they can pull off the ol’ “make you hate a character for their frustrating flaws then make them endearing by the end,” that’s some masterful writing.
Alternative Titles:
- Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)
- Can a Boy and Girl Friendship Hold Up? (No, It Can’t!!)
- Danjoru
- 男女の友情は成立する？（いや、しないっ!!）
Year Anime Premiered: 2025
Animation Studio: JC Staff
Number of Seasons: 1
Source Material Country of Origin: Japan
Source Material Available: Light Novel, Manga
Is It Officially Licensed Past Where The Anime Ends?: Light Novel: No, Manga: No
Is It Fan Translated Past Where The Anime Ends?: Light Novel: Yes, Manga: No
Entry Last Updated: November 10th, 2025 – Updated light novel completion status.
Where To Start The Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive Light Novel After The Anime?
If you finished the Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive anime and want to continue the story in the light novel, you can start at Novel 4.
Is The Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive Light Novel Over?
The Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive light novel is complete. It ended in 2025 with Novel 12.
Where To Start The Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive Manga After The Anime?
While Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive has a manga, the anime surpassed it. As of Chapter 37, the latest chapter as of the anime ending, it is at Episode 6 of the anime after Yu stayed at Himari’s house.
Is The Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive Manga Over?
The Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive manga is still ongoing. Since launching in 2022, it usually releases one to two volumes per year.
What to Expect From The Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive Source Material Compared to The Anime?
As you might expect, the Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive anime absolutely speeds through the light novel story, cutting even fairly significant aspects of the story that sort of undercuts the emotional value of some scenes.
If you enjoy it, I do recommend reading the Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive light novel from the beginning for a better experience, but technically, you can continue on if you want.
Will There Be A Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive Season 2?
There has been no official announcement of a Can a Boy-Girl Friendship Survive Season 2 anime.
As they absolutely blasted through three light novels in a not especially diligent way, I wouldn’t get your hopes up. That usually means this was a promotional series to sell the light novel.
