HIDIVE has added the complete 24-episode run of the 2008 anime adaptation of "Special A" (S.A), available with both English dub and subtitles. The series follows Hikari Hanazono's lifelong, obsessive quest to defeat her rival Kei Takishima in everything from academics to athletics.
Produced by AIC and Gonzo, "Special A" adapts the shoujo manga of the same name. The story centers on the "Special A" group at the elite Hakusenkan academy, comprised of the seven wealthiest students who are granted special privileges. Hikari, despite her family's modest means, earned her spot through sheer academic prowess and a burning desire to finally best Kei.
The series leans heavily into romantic comedy tropes, featuring a prominent love triangle, slapstick humor, and the quintessential tsundere dynamic between Hikari and Kei. With a MAL score of 7.5, "Special A" offers a complete, self-contained binge for fans of classic school romance narratives.
