Sei Handa
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 8, 2016 – September 23, 2016
- Season
- Summer 2016
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- diomedéa
- Director
- Yoshitaka Koyama
- Original creator
- Satsuki Yoshino
- Music
- Ken Itou
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 70/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School95%Primarily Teen Cast95%Male Protagonist86%Episodic79%Calligraphy66%Satire65%Shounen60%Delinquents46%Meta42%Yandere33%
overview details
Synopsis
Hated by everyone around him, Sei Handa goes about his high school life regarded as an outcast—or at least that's what he believes. In reality, Sei is the most popular student on campus, revered by all for his incomparable calligraphy skills, good looks, and cool personality. However, due an endless series of misunderstandings, Handa perceives the worship he receives from his legions of fans as bullying, leading the school's idol to shut himself off from the rest of his classmates. But distancing himself from his peers doesn't deter them from adoring him; in fact, his attempts at drawing attention away from himself often end up unintentionally converting even the most skeptical of students into believers. Fashion models, shut-in delinquents, obsessive fangirls, and more—none can stand against the brilliance that is Sei Handa. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Should you watch Handa-kun?
Handa-kun has been well received, with an average AniList score of 70/100 — 42% of 28,582 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #57 highest-rated anime of 2016, and #42 most popular anime of 2016, and #16 highest-rated anime of Summer 2016 on AniList.
Of the 54K AniList users who started it, 7.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 43.2K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Slice of Life — especially school, primarily teen cast, male protagonist, episodic.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Satsuki Yoshino
- Director
- Yoshitaka Koyama
- Series composition
- Michiko Yokote
- Character design
- Mayuko Matsumoto
- Music
- Ken Itou
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Handa-kun is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Barakamon (2014)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“The LiBERTY” by Fo'xTails
Endings (1)
- ED1“HIDE-AND-SEEK” · eps 1-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Handa-kun FAQ
How many episodes does Handa-kun have?
Handa-kun has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Handa-kun?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Handa-kun finished?
Yes. Handa-kun has finished airing — the final episode aired September 23, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of Handa-kun?
Yes — the story continues in Barakamon (2014).
Where do I start Handa-kun?
Start here: Handa-kun is the first entry, followed by Barakamon.
Is Handa-kun based on a manga?
Yes. Handa-kun adapts the manga by Satsuki Yoshino.
Who animated Handa-kun?
Handa-kun was animated by diomedéa and directed by Yoshitaka Koyama.
Who sings the opening of Handa-kun?
The opening, "The LiBERTY", is performed by Fo'xTails.
Where can I watch Handa-kun?
Handa-kun is listed on Tubi TV, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.