Maria Watches Over Us_
Original: マリア様がみてる
When Yumi Fukuzawa entered the Lillian Girls' Academy, a prestigious all-girls Catholic school in Tokyo, she never imagined she would catch the eye of beautiful and demure Sachiko Ogasawara, one of the school's most popular students. Now Sachiko has offered to be Yumi's soeur, her "sister" and guide for all her years at the academy. The whole idea has Yumi completely flustered—after all, they hardly know each other! The entire campus is abuzz with rumors about the two of them, but Yumi is conflicted over accepting Sachiko's offer. While she admires Sachiko, being her soeur would also mean constantly being at the center of the entire school's attention!
Network
TV Tokyo
Episodes
44
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Anime Times Amazon Channel
1 country
Prime Video
FREE
1 country
Filmin
1 country
HiDive
1 country
Watcha
1 country
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Overview
Maria Watches Over Us has 4 seasons with 44 episodes spanning 2004-2009.
Kana Ueda →
Year context
Maria Watches Over Us first aired 22 years ago in 2004.
CAST (8)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 44 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
The Troubling Declaration of Sisterhood
Fukazawa Yumi's tie is fixed by Ogasawara Sachiko, her idol and the school's star, setting off a chain of events which would throw the shy…
02
An Unnerving Duet
Yumi is hounded by the school newspaper for a report on why she turned down Sachiko and endures dance lessons with the Yamayuri Council and…
03
The Moon and the Rosary
Yumi finally meets Kashiwagi when he comes to Lillian for the dress rehearsal, and learns a shocking secret about his relationship with Sachiko. Sachiko's true…
04
The Yellow Rose Revolution
The rest of the Yamayuri Council find out that Yumi finally accepted Sachiko's rosary. Meanwhile, Shimazu Yoshino and Hasekura Rei are voted the school's best…
05
The Fighting Maidens
While Rei is reeling over Yoshino's shocking announcement, the bulk of the school copies them by breaking their soeur relationships too. Tori Eriko, Rei's soeur,…
06
Rosa Canina
A second-year student calling herself Rosa Canina runs against the en boutons in the Yamayuri Council elections with murky intentions. Todo Shimako hesistates to run…
07
Surprising Chocolate - Part I
For Valentine's Day, the Lillian Newspaper Club organizes a treasure hunt in which the winners would get half-day dates with the en boutons. Yumi agonizes…
08
Surprising Chocolate - Part II
After a crying Yumi runs away from Sachiko's confrontation, Sei reveals the secret reason behind Sachiko's distress. The treasure hunt takes place with surprising results.…
09
The Red Card
Uzawa Mifuyu narrates her past as Sachiko's desperate admirer and her reasoning behind her decision to not claim the treasure hunt's prize. She finally acknowledges…
10
The Forest of Briars
A tragic lesbian romance novel causes a scandal at Lillian because the author is rumored to be none other than Sei. This prompts Sei to…
11
The White Petals
A flashback from a year ago tells the story of an angry, silently-suffering Sei, who is saved from her alienation by a girl called Kubo…
12
The First Date Triangle
The day of the Boutons' dates arrive, and each pair has their problems. Yumi worries over where to take someone of Sachiko's stature, Yoshino follows…
13
Good Day, Dear Sister
Tsutako and Minako's papparazzi-like plans wear them out while Shimako comes to an understanding with both Sei and Rosa Canina. The dates ultimately strengthen Yumi…
SEASON 2Season 2 ~ printemps
01
Upon the Long Night
Sei takes Yumi to visit Sachiko's house on New Year's Day where the Yamayuri Council have a party. All the major characters are reintroduced, and…
02
The Yellow Rose at Full Tilt
A series of photographs implicate Eriko in enjo kosai, or compensated dating, while Eriko's behavior becomes even more erratic and strange than usual. As it…
03
Most Dreadfully Busy Days
In their midst of their graduation preparations for the third-years, the en boutons forget to organize a farewell party for the Rosas. To make it…
04
Will
In the days before graduation, Rosa Chinesis and Rosa Foetida leave their parting words to their petite soeurs and grande-soeurs. Yumi begins to worry why…
05
The Years That Flew By
Graduation day arrives. As the rest of the Yamayuri Council struggle with conflicting emotions, the Rosas reflect on their lives and the memories which shaped…
06
Brought Together by Just One Hand
With graduation's onset, Sei and Shimako remember the events which led them to become soeurs in spite of their many complex obstacles and reservations. The…
07
Cherry Blossoms
Shimako falls into a depression after Sei graduates and cannot bear the weight of her secret alone. But a chance meeting with the down-to-earth Nijo…
08
The Cherry Tree Among the Ginkgos
Shimako and Noriko become even closer, but a shocking revelation about Shimako's true religion is announced in front of the entire school, testing their relationship.…
09
Tears of the Rosary
Shimako is pressured to take Noriko as her petite soeur, but is hesitant due to the differences between Noriko and the general culture of Lillian.…
10
Yellow Rose Weather Advisory
Yoshino takes advantage of her newfound health by joining Rei's kendo club, causing extreme worry on Rei's part and another roadblock in their relationship.
11
Rainy Blue
Yumi and Sachiko have not been spending much time with each other, for Sachiko is always with Tōko. Every time Sachiko and Yumi are alone…
12
The Blue Umbrella
Yumi gets back onto her feet with different people helping her out. She learns that she must develop an identity outside of being Sachiko's petite…
13
With a Parasol
Yumi learns why Sachiko has been so distant lately. With newfound confidence, she promises never to question Sachiko's love for her again.
SEASON 3
01
Vacation of the Lambs
Sachiko takes Yumi for a holiday in her summer home. While there, Sachiko's acquaintances make trouble for them.
02
Operation OK for Short (Temp)
Lillian and Hanandera collaborate on a school festival, and Yumi tries to fix Sachiko's hatred for men.
03
A Cool, Refreshing Breeze
Hosokawa Kanako, a first year, sees Yumi as the ultimate embodiment of perfection. When preparations for the Hanadera Festival begins, Kanako tries to keep Yumi…
04
Ready, GO
Lillian's School Athletic Festival begins, and Kanako and Yumi make a bet to settle the problems which began between them last episode.
05
Ciao Sorella!
The second year students go for a week's study-vacation in Italy. Yumi meets up with Shizuka Kanina while there.
SEASON 4
01
The School Festival is in Shock²
Yumi and the Yamayurikai prepare a production (The Tale of Torikaebaya) for the upcoming school festival with neighboring boys school, Hanadera.
02
An Ordinary Day with Nothing Special About It
The day of the School Festival has arrived, there are many attractions but most importantly, the drama club is performing Little Women and Yamayurikai, The…
03
The Sœur Audition
This year's remaining, petite soeur-less en boutons, Yoshino and Yumi are feeling the pressure to find their little sisters, for various reasons. Yoshino suggests that…
04
Future Little Sister
The day of the Soeur Audition—turned into Tea Party—arrives, and soon the Kendo Competition, as well. Yoshino has been looking forward to the Kendo competition,…
05
The Red Rose's Sigh
Yumi and Sachiko finally go on their date to the amusement park. However, Kashiwagi and Yuuki turn up, with Kashiwagi bearing a certain agenda in…
06
An Unexpected Guest
Tōko suddenly shows up on Yumi's doorstep in a strange situation and ends up being over for dinner, while Suguru and Yumi have an agreement.…
07
The Blank Map to the Future
The Yamayurikai Christmas party takes place. Tōko and Kanako are both invited to the party, but afterwards, Tōko rejects Yumi's offer of the rosary, and…
08
On the Other Side of the Clouded Glass
Yumi and the rest of the Yamayurikai are invited for a female-only new year party, where Yumi has an interesting dream that could be applied…
09
The Masked Actress
With the elections for the next year's Student Council approaching, Tōko unexpectedly enters the race with murky intentions.
10
The Keychain
Sachiko and Suguru Kashiwagi discuss Tōko's entry in the Student Council elections and her recent behavior towards Yumi. The Lillian Newspaper Club organizes another card…
11
Keyhole of the Heart
As different people in her life try to help her find happiness, Tōko continues to run away from their support. Suguru warns Tōko that if…
12
Crisscross
After Tōko realizes her large misunderstanding, crying, she is comforted by Noriko. The next week, the Valentines' Day Card Hunt for the Next Roses take…
13
In Search of You
The Valentines' Day dates take place, with Chisato Tanuma finding Yoshino's card and Tōko finding Yumi's. During Tōko and Yumi's date, even more about Tōko's…
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
44
Episodes
24 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
TV Tokyo
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Maria Watches Over Us about?
When Yumi Fukuzawa entered the Lillian Girls' Academy, a prestigious all-girls Catholic school in Tokyo, she never imagined she would catch the eye of beautiful and demure Sachiko Ogasawara, one of the school's most popular students. Now Sachiko has offered to be Yumi's soeur, her "sister" and guide for all her years at the academy. The whole idea has Yumi completely flustered—after all, they hardly know each other!
The entire campus is abuzz with rumors about the two of them, but Yumi is conflicted over accepting Sachiko's offer. While she admires Sachiko, being her soeur would also mean constantly being at the center of the entire school's attention!
Where can I watch Maria Watches Over Us?
Maria Watches Over Us is available on Anime Times Amazon Channel, Prime Video, Filmin, HiDive, Watcha. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Maria Watches Over Us have?
Maria Watches Over Us has 4 seasons with 44 episodes total.
Who stars in Maria Watches Over Us?
The cast of Maria Watches Over Us includes Kana Ueda, Miki Ito, Megumi Toyoguchi, Mamiko Noto, Haruna Ikezawa.
What is the rating of Maria Watches Over Us?
Maria Watches Over Us has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 20 votes on TMDB.
Is Maria Watches Over Us still running?
Maria Watches Over Us has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Animation
Drama
