Kokoro's "Tee-hee-hee!"(2021)

Nine curious stories based on an original idea by Masatomo Tamaru, a standard-bearer of modern short-short stories

Kokoro's "Tee-hee-hee!" is a nine-episode miniseries following three new high schoolers as they navigate the transition from junior high. The show captures the awkward, comedic moments of adolescence through the eyes of its protagonists, exploring how a shift in schools can feel like entering an entirely new world. With a light, humorous tone, the series examines friendship, identity, and the small victories that define the high school experience. Each character brings their own perspective to the challenges of fitting in and growing up, making Kokoro's "Tee-hee-hee!" an engaging portrait of teenage life during a pivotal moment of change.