Toshinari Seki
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7.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 21
- Episode length
- 8 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 6, 2014 – May 26, 2014
- Season
- Winter 2014
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Shin-Ei Animation
- Director
- Yuuji Mutou
- Original creator
- Takuma Morishige
- Music
- Akifumi Tada
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
Estimated watch time
2h 48m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Slapstick97%Episodic95%School94%Female Protagonist79%Shogi60%Seinen37%Go20%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2014 WINTER7.3 / 10 AniList score
Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time
となりの関くん• Tonari no Seki-kun
Synopsis
The original manga revolves around a girl named Yokoi who sits next to a boy only known as Seki-kun. During class, Seki-kun continues to not pay attention and instead creates amazing little distractions, such as a detailed golf course with the course's hole being a dent in his desk, or an entire dramatic war being played out by paper shogi pieces. Yokoi often finds herself getting reluctantly interested in his games, even though they always seem to end up getting HER in trouble with the teacher! (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
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Should you watch Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy, especially stories with slapstick, episodic, school.
Reception is positive but mixed: 73/100 on AniList, with 47% of 23.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #25 highest-rated anime of all time.
About 5.6% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 2 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
21 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Takuma Morishige
- Director
- Yuuji Mutou
- Character design
- Masae Ootake
- Music
- Akifumi Tada
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: The Master of Killing Time OVA, The Master of Killing Time Specials
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Mewaku Spectacle” by Kana Hanazawa · eps 1-13
Endings (1)
- ED1“Set Them Free” · eps 1-9, 11-21
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time FAQ
How many episodes does Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time have?
Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time has 21 episodes of about 8 minutes each, roughly 2 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time?
About 2 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 11 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time finished?
Yes. Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time has finished airing — the final episode aired May 26, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time?
No sequel is listed for Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time based on a manga?
Yes. Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time adapts the manga by Takuma Morishige.
Who animated Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time?
Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time was animated by Shin-Ei Animation and directed by Yuuji Mutou.
Who sings the opening of Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time?
The opening, "Mewaku Spectacle", is performed by Kana Hanazawa.