The Tatami Galaxy (2010)

In the historic city of Kyoto, Japan, a nameless third-year university student finds himself caught in the throes of regret and longing. After spending the initial two years of university in a student club that has yielded him nothing more than a questionable companion named Ozu and a stoic yet captivating first-year engineering student, Ms. Akashi, he feels his university life is slipping through his fingers like sand. Ozu, despite his questionable qualities, has become a confidant, while Ms. Akashi's enigmatic presence has sparked a flame of desire in the student's heart. One fateful night, the mundane course of his life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a deity of matrimony during a dinner. The deity, with a twinkle in his eyes, prophesizes that Ms. Akashi's future lies intertwined with either him or Ozu, presenting the student with a tantalizing choice. Haunted by the phantom of wasted opportunities and the tantalizing prospect of winning Ms. Akashi's heart, the student pleads with the demigod to transport him back in time. He seeks a second chance to relive the past three years, an opportunity to amend his choices and steer the course of his destiny towards a path that leads to Ms. Akashi. The Tatami Galaxy unfolds as a spellbinding journey into the labyrinth of time and choices, where every corridor echoes with the whispers of what could be, and every door opens to a universe of possibilities. It's a tale that grapples with the complexities of human relationships, the tortuous journey of self-discovery, and the timeless quest for love.

The Tatami Galaxy is an anime show featuring Shintaro Asanuma and created by Masaaki Yuasa.

The Tatami Galaxy is currently streaming on Funimation Now.