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Slow Start

5.720181 seasonTV SeriesAnimationComedy

Hana Ichinose is a normal 16-year-old high school student. However, there is something different about her: She enrolled in high school one year late! Her classmates are unaware of this, and Hana will have to work hard to catch up with everyone else.

DirectorHiroyuki Hashimoto
ProducersNoriaki Tsuruta·Wataru Hashimoto

Where to watch

CrunchyrollCrunchyroll
Availability shown for Türkiye · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
The First Butterflies
Jan 7, 2018
E2
Exercise Wears Me Out
Jan 14, 2018
E3
Teardrops are Falling
Jan 21, 2018
E4
The Premium Tournament on the Second Floor
Jan 28, 2018
E5
Kamuri's Fluffy
Feb 4, 2018
E6
Sliminess of an Eel
Feb 11, 2018
E7
Cuffed Wrists
Feb 18, 2018
E8
Hana's Friends
Feb 25, 2018
E9
Gorilla in a Swimsuit
Mar 4, 2018
E10
The Shark's Cousin
Mar 11, 2018
E11
Tomato Festival
Mar 18, 2018
E12
Starting Slow
Mar 25, 2018

Cast

Reina Kondo
Reina Kondo
Hana Ichinose (voice)
Ayasa Ito
Ayasa Ito
Tamate Momochi (voice)
Tomomi Mineuchi
Tomomi Mineuchi
Eiko Tokura (voice)
Maria Naganawa
Maria Naganawa
Kamuri Sengoku (voice)
Mao Ichimichi
Mao Ichimichi
Shion Kyouzuka (voice)
Maaya Uchida
Maaya Uchida
Hiroe Hannen (voice)
Manami Numakura
Manami Numakura
Kiyose Enami (voice)

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Slow Start — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Slow Start?

Slow Start is streaming on Crunchyroll in Türkiye. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Slow Start on Netflix?

No, Slow Start is not on Netflix in Türkiye as of August 2026. It's currently on Crunchyroll.

Is Slow Start on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Slow Start isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Türkiye right now. It's on Crunchyroll instead.

Where can I watch Slow Start for free?

Slow Start is available on Crunchyroll in Türkiye, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Slow Start?

Slow Start has 1 season in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of Slow Start out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 1 season of Slow Start are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Slow Start?

No — Slow Start ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What manga is Slow Start based on?

Slow Start is based on Slow Start by Yuiko Tokumi.