Handa-kun

Synopsis

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.

About

Handa-kun premiered on July 8, 2016. It falls under the Animation, Comedy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 12 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on BS-TBS, TBS, MBS. and concluded its run on September 23, 2016.

Why viewers enjoy Handa-kun

Handa-kun targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Comedy elements. This combination of Animation, Comedy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Handa-kun was animated by diomedéa, Nippon Television Network Corporation, VAP, and broadcast on BS-TBS, TBS, MBS.

Critical reception

Handa-kun holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 131 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Handa-kun include: high school, slice of life, school, based on manga, art, stereotype, school life, shounen. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.