Tanaka
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Estimated watch time
5h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School94%Male Protagonist82%Iyashikei82%Primarily Teen Cast80%Episodic78%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things75%Kuudere65%Ensemble Cast57%Tsundere52%Shounen40%
TVFINISHED2016 SPRING7.6 / 10 AniList score
Tanaka-kun is Always Listless
田中くんはいつもけだるげ• Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge
Synopsis & Story
For high school student Tanaka, the act of being listless is a way of life. Known for his inattentiveness and ability to fall asleep anywhere, Tanaka prays that each day will be as uneventful as the last, seeking to preserve his lazy lifestyle however he can by avoiding situations that require him to exert himself. Along with his dependable friend Oota who helps him with tasks he is unable to accomplish, the lethargic teenager constantly deals with events that prevent him from experiencing the quiet and peaceful days he longs for. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Tanaka-kun is Always Listless: should you watch it?
At a glance
Tanaka-kun is Always Listless has been well received, with an average AniList score of 76/100 — 61% of 46,616 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #25 highest-rated anime of 2016, and #25 most popular anime of 2016, and #8 highest-rated anime of Spring 2016 on AniList.
Of the 82.5K AniList users who started it, 4.7% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 68.3K have finished it.
At about 5 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Slice of Life — especially school, male protagonist, iyashikei, primarily teen cast.
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Tanaka-kun is Always Listless Shorts, Tanaka-kun wa Kyou mo Kedaruge
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Nozomi Uda
- Director
- Shinya Kawatsura
- Series composition
- Akemi Omode
- Character design
- Haruko Iizuka
- Music
- Hiromi Mizutani
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Utatane Sunshine” · eps 1-11
Endings
- ED1“BON-BON” by CooRie · eps 1-11
- ED2“Utatane Shunshine” · eps 12
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Tanaka-kun is Always Listless FAQ
- How many episodes does Tanaka-kun is Always Listless have?
- Tanaka-kun is Always Listless has 12 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 hours in total.
- How long does it take to watch Tanaka-kun is Always Listless?
- About 5 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is Tanaka-kun is Always Listless finished?
- Yes. Tanaka-kun is Always Listless has finished airing — the final episode aired June 25, 2016.
- Is there a season 2 of Tanaka-kun is Always Listless?
- No sequel is listed for Tanaka-kun is Always Listless as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- Is Tanaka-kun is Always Listless based on a manga?
- Yes. Tanaka-kun is Always Listless adapts the manga by Nozomi Uda.
- Who animated Tanaka-kun is Always Listless?
- Tanaka-kun is Always Listless was animated by SILVER LINK. and directed by Shinya Kawatsura.
- Who sings the opening of Tanaka-kun is Always Listless?
- The opening, "Utatane Sunshine", is performed by an uncredited artist.
- Where can I watch Tanaka-kun is Always Listless?
- Tanaka-kun is Always Listless is listed on Bilibili TV, Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.