Storyline

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.

First Aired

2016-07-08
Last Aired

2016-09-23
Creator
Genre

Animation, Comedy
Seasons

1
Episodes

12
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

BS-TBS, TBS, MBS, CBC

Keywords:

high school slice of life school based on manga art stereotype school life shounen anime calligraphy

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Season 1

1. Handa-kun and a Girl's Friendship

High-school student Handa Sei is well-liked and highly regarded -- except in his own mind.

High-school student Handa Sei is well-liked and highly regarded -- except in his own mind.Less

24mins 2016-07-08

2. Handa-kun and the Continuation of Episode 1 | Handa-kun and the Chairperson | Handa-kun and the Model

As likeable as Handa is, his negative outlook leads to mixed results in his encounters with various st...More

As likeable as Handa is, his negative outlook leads to mixed results in his encounters with various students.Less

24mins 2016-07-15

3. Handa-kun and the Truant | Handa-kun and Cooking Class | Handa-kun and His Friend

Handa's daily antics inspire even more students to embrace him as a treasured friend -- unfortunately,...More

Handa's daily antics inspire even more students to embrace him as a treasured friend -- unfortunately, without him realizing it.Less

24mins 2016-07-22

4. Handa-kun and Handa-kun? | Handa-kun and a Girl's Jealousy | Handa-kun and Sociability

Handa-kun has proven that he has an unusual charm attracting various people to him, including those he...More

Handa-kun has proven that he has an unusual charm attracting various people to him, including those he may not want to be associated with...Less

24mins 2016-07-29

5. Handa-kun and the Student Council | Handa-kun and Memory Loss

Despite his best efforts, Handa continues to get involved in the most bizarre situations. This time, h...More

Despite his best efforts, Handa continues to get involved in the most bizarre situations. This time, his misadventures end up affecting his memory.Less

24mins 2016-08-05

6. Handa-kun and His Friend's Friend | Handa-kun and Dash Higashino | Handa-kun and Palmistry

Kawafuji decides to introduce Handa to his friend, but as usual, Handa's knack for misinterpretation t...More

Kawafuji decides to introduce Handa to his friend, but as usual, Handa's knack for misinterpretation turns the entire situation on its head.Less

24mins 2016-08-12

7. Handa-kun and the Supplementary Exam | Handa-kun and the Library

Sadly, the Handa Force has two members who need to take the supplementary exam. What they don't realiz...More

Sadly, 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.Less

24mins 2016-08-19

8. Handa-kun and the School Trip

The school trip becomes an unforgettable experience for Handa and the Handa Force when they encounter ...More

The school trip becomes an unforgettable experience for Handa and the Handa Force when they encounter Ichimiya and his gang from Shiro High.Less

24mins 2016-08-26

9. Handa-kun and the Frog | Handa-kun and the Stalker

Handa's teacher plans to have his students dissect frogs, and Handa wants no part of it. But, as usual...More

Handa'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.Less

24mins 2016-09-02

10. Handa-kun and the Normal Guy | Handa-kun and the Bishoujo

Kondo's time to shine finally arrives, while Handa gets caught in a conversation with a bishoujo figur...More

Kondo's time to shine finally arrives, while Handa gets caught in a conversation with a bishoujo figure.Less

24mins 2016-09-09

11. Handa-kun and the School Festival Preperations

Amidst preparations for the upcoming school cultural festival, Handa begins to gain a new perspective.

Amidst preparations for the upcoming school cultural festival, Handa begins to gain a new perspective.Less

24mins 2016-09-16

12. Handa-kun and the Cultural Festival

High-school student Handa Sei is well-liked and highly regarded. As the school cultural festival comes...More

High-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.Less