The BEST episodes of Maria Watches Over Us

Every episode of Maria Watches Over Us ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Maria Watches Over Us!

Yumi is a first year student at the Lillian School for Girls, an exclusive all-girls Catholic school. The school has a tradition that older girls take a younger girl as their little sister or "soeur" in order to instruct and look out for them. Though Yumi admires Sachiko, a reserved second year student who is a member of the student council, she has no hopes of being chosen as her soeur. When an innocent encounter leads Sachiko to impulsively ask Yumi to be her soeur, Yumi is suddenly brought into the inner circle of the Roses, who are the members of the student council. With Sachiko at her side, Yumi begins to unravel and understand the relationships between the Roses and their soeurs and figure out her own feelings for Sachiko.

Last Updated: 2/20/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended
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In Search of You
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14.50
2 votes

#1 - In Search of You

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/28/2009

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 past is revealed, as well as her reasons for running away from home. They eventually visit the hospital owned by Tōko's grandfather, and Touko slowly starts to open up to Yumi. The season ends with Yumi's thought of Tōko accepting her rosary.

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Cool Breeze
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14.50
2 votes

#2 - Cool Breeze

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/28/2007

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 away from it due to her hatred of men and her fear of having Yumi be corrupted.

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Codename Operation OK
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14.00
2 votes

#3 - Codename Operation OK

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/29/2007

Lillian and Hanandera collaborate on a school festival, and Yumi tries to fix Sachiko's hatred for men.

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Ciao Sorella!
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14.00
2 votes

#4 - Ciao Sorella!

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/25/2007

The second year students go for a week's study-vacation in Italy. Yumi meets up with Shizuka Kanina while there.

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The Future Soeur
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14.00
2 votes

#5 - The Future Soeur

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2009

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, but she has promised Eriko that she will have a petite soeur by then. Someone catches Yoshino's eye, but it looks like it might be more complicated than it seems.

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The Sigh of the Red Rose
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14.00
2 votes

#6 - The Sigh of the Red Rose

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2009

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 mind. Yumi learns a few things and Kashiwagi's intentions are made clear.

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The Surprise Guest
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14.00
2 votes

#7 - The Surprise Guest

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2009

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. As well, Rei and Sachiko have an understanding.

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Crisscross
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14.00
2 votes

#8 - Crisscross

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/21/2009

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 place with surprising results. Sachiko and Tōko have an interesting conversation on the stairs, and eventually Tōko comes to realize something vital to her relationship with Yumi.

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The Keychain
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13.50
2 votes

#9 - The Keychain

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/7/2009

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 hunt event for Valentine's Day, while Noriko worries that Yumi has given up on Tōko. As well, the Gigantea soeurs have a small discussion about the 'next Rose'.

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Keyhole of the Heart
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13.50
2 votes

#10 - Keyhole of the Heart

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2009

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 she continues to run away, one day no one will chase after her. More details of Tōko's family situation and her reason for refusing to be Yumi's petite soeur are revealed.

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The Masked Actress
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13.50
2 votes

#11 - The Masked Actress

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2009

With the elections for the next year's Student Council approaching, Tōko unexpectedly enters the race with murky intentions.

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Blank Map of the Future
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13.50
2 votes

#12 - Blank Map of the Future

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2009

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 Yumi is crushed.

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Soeur Audition
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13.50
2 votes

#13 - Soeur Audition

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2009

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 they have a Soeur Audition to do just the thing.

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Ready, Go!
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13.50
2 votes

#14 - Ready, Go!

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/30/2007

Lillian's School Athletic Festival begins, and Kanako and Yumi make a bet to settle the problems which began between them last episode.

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Vacation of the Lambs
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13.00
3 votes

#15 - Vacation of the Lambs

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/29/2006

Sachiko takes Yumi for a holiday in her summer home. While there, Sachiko's acquaintances make trouble for them.

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The School Festival is Shock²
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13.00
2 votes

#16 - The School Festival is Shock²

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2009

Yumi and the Yamayurikai prepare a production (The Tale of Torikaebaya) for the upcoming school festival with neighboring boys school, Hanadera.

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Just One Ordinary Day
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13.00
2 votes

#17 - Just One Ordinary Day

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2009

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 Tale of Torikaeba. With so much going on, the day might not just be another ordinary day.

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The Other Side of the Clouded Glass
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13.00
2 votes

#18 - The Other Side of the Clouded Glass

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2009

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 to her current situation.

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Holding a Parasol
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12.67
3 votes

#19 - Holding a Parasol

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/26/2004

Yumi learns why Sachiko has been so distant lately. With newfound confidence, she promises never to question Sachiko's love for her again.

The Blue Umbrella
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12.33
3 votes

#20 - The Blue Umbrella

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/19/2004

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 soeur.

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The Surprising Chocolates Part II
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11.00
4 votes

#21 - The Surprising Chocolates Part II

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2004

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. and Yumi makes up with Sachiko in her own unique way.

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Hold But One Hand of Mine
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11.00
4 votes

#22 - Hold But One Hand of Mine

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/8/2004

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 two of them ultimately form a deep and healthy relationship without becoming codependent.

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The Awkward Piano Duet
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10.75
4 votes

#23 - The Awkward Piano Duet

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2004

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 a piano duet with Sachiko. Through various people, Yumi learns more about Sachiko and Suguru Kashiwagi, the one who will be playing the Prince in the Cinderella play.

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The Surprising Chocolates Part I
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10.75
4 votes

#24 - The Surprising Chocolates Part I

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/2004

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 over what to get Sachiko for Valentine's Day, resulting in a spectacular misunderstanding between the two of them.

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The Moon and the Rosary
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10.75
4 votes

#25 - The Moon and the Rosary

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2004

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 reason for her refusal to play the lead role is understood, making the bond between her and Yumi truly genuine.

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