Set six years prior to the events of Barakamon, detailing the life of Seishuu Handa as a high school student—and a very interesting life it is. In Handa-kun, Seishuu Handa is admired by his peers as a calligraphy genius and given the utmost respect, but Handa-kun himself is under the mistaken impression that the deference and attention he receives from the other students is actually bullying. Handa just wants to live a quiet life, but hilarity ensues as one character after another challenges his position as the school idol, and somehow comes away as a fan all while Handa is horrified and clueless.
Cast: Yuya Hirose, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kazuyuki Okitsu
Season 1
12 episodes
1. Handa-kun and a Girl's FriendshipHigh-school student Handa Sei is well-liked and highly regarded -- except in his own mind.TV-14CC24minJul 8, 2016
2. Handa-kun and the Continuation of Episode 1 | Handa-kun and the Chairperson | Handa-kun and the ModelAs likeable as Handa is, his negative outlook leads to mixed results in his encounters with various students.TV-14CC24minJul 15, 2016
3. Handa-kun and the Truant | Handa-kun and Cooking Class | Handa-kun and His FriendHanda's daily antics inspire even more students to embrace him as a treasured friend -- unfortunately, without him realizing it.TV-14CC24minJul 22, 2016
4. Handa-kun and Handa-kun? | Handa-kun and a Girl's Jealousy | Handa-kun and SociabilityHanda-kun has proven that he has an unusual charm attracting various people to him, including those he may not want to be associated with...TV-14CC24minJul 29, 2016
5. Handa-kun and the Student Council | Handa-kun and Memory LossDespite his best efforts, Handa continues to get involved in the most bizarre situations. This time, his misadventures end up affecting his memory.TV-14CC24minAug 5, 2016
6. Handa-kun and His Friend's Friend | Handa-kun and Dash Higashino | Handa-kun and PalmistryKawafuji decides to introduce Handa to his friend, but as usual, Handa's knack for misinterpretation turns the entire situation on its head.TV-14CC24minAug 12, 2016
7. Handa-kun and the Supplementary Exam | Handa-kun and the LibrarySadly, the Handa Force has two members who need to take the supplementary exam. What they don't realize is that Handa himself is in the same boat.TV-14CC24minAug 19, 2016
8. Handa-kun and the School TripThe school trip becomes an unforgettable experience for Handa and the Handa Force when they encounter Ichimiya and his gang from Shiro High.TV-14CC24minAug 26, 2016
9. Handa-kun and the Frog | Handa-kun and the StalkerHanda's teacher plans to have his students dissect frogs, and Handa wants no part of it. But, as usual, Handa's feelings fail to come across.TV-14CC24minSep 2, 2016
10. Handa-kun and the Normal Guy | Handa-kun and the BishoujoKondo's time to shine finally arrives, while Handa gets caught in a conversation with a bishoujo figure.TV-14CC24minSep 9, 2016
11. Handa-kun and the School Festival PreperationsAmidst preparations for the upcoming school cultural festival, Handa begins to gain a new perspective.TV-14CC24minSep 16, 2016
12. Handa-kun and the Cultural FestivalHigh-school student Handa Sei is well-liked and highly regarded. As the school cultural festival comes to a close, Handa's world opens up before him.TV-14CC24minSep 23, 2016
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Set six years prior to the events of Barakamon, detailing the life of Seishuu Handa as a high school student—and a very interesting life it is. In Handa-kun, Seishuu Handa is admired by his peers as a calligraphy genius and given the utmost respect, but Handa-kun himself is under the mistaken impression that the deference and attention he receives from the other students is actually bullying. Handa just wants to live a quiet life, but hilarity ensues as one character after another challenges his position as the school idol, and somehow comes away as a fan all while Handa is horrified and clueless.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Eriko Aoki, Shigeki Hosoda, Hidetada Soga, Gorou Shinjuku
