Insomniacs After School

Ganta and Isaki meet in the observatory

The sleepless pair meet in the unused observatory and learn each other’s troubles.

They make the observatory their secret refuge

They share things they cannot say at school while sleeping and talking after class.

Isaki and Ganta share why they cannot sleep

The two begin to understand the personal fears and health concerns behind the nights they spend awake.

Vol.TVアニメ第2話 伊咲とガンタが天文台で眠れない事情を打ち明ける場面Ch. — Organized from the TV anime episodes 2, using the scene where Isaki and Ganta share why they cannot sleep at the observatory and checking its order against the surrounding events. ↗

They restart astronomy club activities

They take up observation and photography, extending their refuge into a club activity.

They experience a camp and stargazing

Observations away from school lead them to share more of their families and pasts.

The two find a shared view through photography

Their photography gives Isaki and Ganta a way to record the same sky and notice how their distance is changing.

Vol.TVアニメ第7〜8話 2人が写真を撮りながら同じ夜の景色を見つめる場面Ch. — Organized from the TV anime episodes 7〜8, using the scene where the two look at the same night scenery while taking photographs and checking its order against the surrounding events. ↗

Isaki’s health and insomnia become serious concerns

Her health makes them consider living with insomnia and not overextending themselves.

The astronomy club’s work gains recognition at school and in the community

With understanding from their friends and others, the observatory changes from a secret refuge into a place shared by the club.

Vol.TVアニメ第11〜12話 天文部の活動が学校と地域に認められ、2人の居場所が広がる場面Ch. — Organized from the TV anime episodes 11〜12, using the scene where the astronomy club earns recognition at school and in the community, widening their place and checking its order against the surrounding events. ↗

They consider their future and relationship

After sharing observations and daily life, they consider futures and support.

Isaki and Ganta move beyond the sleepless nights

The two learn how to support each other without erasing their fears, and face their own lives and futures.

Vol.TVアニメ第13話 伊咲とガンタが眠れない夜の先の進路を考える場面Ch. — Organized from the TV anime episodes 13, using the scene where Isaki and Ganta consider their futures beyond the sleepless nights and checking its order against the surrounding events. ↗