The highly anticipated season finale of the anime series “With You, Our Love Will Make it Through” (Kimi to Koete Koi ni Naru) aired on December 30, 2025, delivering a poignant resolution to the burgeoning romance between high school student Mari and beastfolk transfer student Tsunagu. The twelfth episode culminated in the couple’s official declaration of their relationship, defying societal prejudices and reinforcing the series’ central theme that love can overcome significant divides.
Tsunagu’s Internal Battle and Mari’s Steadfast Support
The finale primarily focused on Tsunagu Hidaka’s internal turmoil. As a beastfolk in a society where his kind faces deep-seated prejudice and segregation, Tsunagu grappled with the fear that his existence could harm Mari, both physically and socially. This fear led him to consider withdrawing from school, believing that distance would protect Mari.
However, the intervention of his friend, Yukihiro, played a crucial role. Yukihiro confronted Tsunagu, emphasizing that running away was not a form of kindness and pushing him to confront his fears. Meanwhile, Mari, unwavering in her feelings, met with Tsunagu’s mother, gaining further insight into the hardships his family had endured. Mari’s resolute stance, coupled with Yukihiro’s encouragement, ultimately helped Tsunagu return to school and embrace their relationship openly.
A Relationship Acknowledged: Challenging Societal Norms
In a deeply emotional moment, Mari and Tsunagu reaffirmed their commitment, choosing each other without ambiguity and officially beginning their journey as a couple. The finale portrayed them walking hand-in-hand through the school, a powerful visual symbolizing their decision to openly display their affection and challenge the prevailing tensions between humans and beastfolk. This public acknowledgment, quietly supported by their closest friends, served to alleviate some of the societal apprehension surrounding their interspecies relationship.
The Enduring Theme: Love Builds Bridges
“With You, Our Love Will Make it Through” has consistently explored themes of acceptance, overcoming prejudice, and the power of love in a world striving for coexistence between humans and beastfolk. The final episode reinforced this core message, illustrating that “honest, stubborn, brave love builds bridges where walls once stood.” The ending, rather than depicting a simple “happily ever after,” conveyed a more realistic and impactful message of facing challenges together, suggesting that their journey to truly bridge the divide will continue.
Series Background and Reception
The anime, produced by Millepensee and directed by Shin Itagaki and Hiromi Kimura, is an adaptation of Chihiro Yuzuki’s popular manga series. It premiered on October 14, 2025, and concluded its 12-episode run on December 30, 2025, airing on networks such as Tokyo MX. Crunchyroll licensed the series for streaming, making it accessible to a global audience.
While the finale was praised for its strong emotional moments and the well-developed relationship between Mari and Tsunagu, some critics noted that the series could have further explored the complexities of its unique setting and the broader societal implications of the human-beastfolk divide. Despite these observations, the concluding episode successfully brought a heartfelt close to Mari and Tsunagu’s initial story, leaving viewers with a powerful testament to their love and the hope for a more accepting future.
