Handa-kun
Set six years prior to the events of *Barakamon*, *Handa-kun* follows the life of Seishuu Handa as a high school student. Admired by his peers as a calligraphy genius and given great respect, Handa believes the deference and attention he receives is actually bullying. He longs for a quiet life, but as one character after another challenges his position as the school idol, they each end up becoming fans of him, despite—and often because of—his horrified and clueless reactions.
Seasons & Episodes
- 1.01Handa-kun and a Girl's FriendshipJul 8, 2016Rate
High-school student Handa Sei is well-liked and highly regarded -- except in his own mind.
- 1.02Handa-kun and the Continuation of Episode 1 | Handa-kun and the Chairperson | Handa-kun and the ModelJul 15, 2016Rate
As likeable as Handa is, his negative outlook leads to mixed results in his encounters with various students.
- 1.03Handa-kun and the Truant | Handa-kun and Cooking Class | Handa-kun and His FriendJul 22, 2016Rate
Handa's daily antics inspire even more students to embrace him as a treasured friend -- unfortunately, without him realizing it.
- 1.04Handa-kun and Handa-kun? | Handa-kun and a Girl's Jealousy | Handa-kun and SociabilityJul 29, 2016Rate
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...
- 1.05Handa-kun and the Student Council | Handa-kun and Memory LossAug 5, 2016Rate
Despite his best efforts, Handa continues to get involved in the most bizarre situations. This time, his misadventures end up affecting his memory.
- 1.06Handa-kun and His Friend's Friend | Handa-kun and Dash Higashino | Handa-kun and PalmistryAug 12, 2016Rate
Kawafuji decides to introduce Handa to his friend, but as usual, Handa's knack for misinterpretation turns the entire situation on its head.
- 1.07Handa-kun and the Supplementary Exam | Handa-kun and the LibraryAug 19, 2016Rate
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.
- 1.08Handa-kun and the School TripAug 26, 2016Rate
The school trip becomes an unforgettable experience for Handa and the Handa Force when they encounter Ichimiya and his gang from Shiro High.
- 1.09Handa-kun and the Frog | Handa-kun and the StalkerSep 2, 2016Rate
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.
- 1.10Handa-kun and the Normal Guy | Handa-kun and the BishoujoSep 9, 2016Rate
Kondo's time to shine finally arrives, while Handa gets caught in a conversation with a bishoujo figure.
- 1.11Handa-kun and the School Festival PreperationsSep 16, 2016Rate
Amidst preparations for the upcoming school cultural festival, Handa begins to gain a new perspective.
- 1.12Handa-kun and the Cultural FestivalSep 23, 2016Rate
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.
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10 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Nobunaga Shimazaki
as Sei Handa
Colleen Clinkenbeard
as Additional Voices
Alejandro Saab
as Akane Tsutsui
Patrick Seitz
as Additional Voices
Brittney Karbowski
as Additional Voices
Aaron Dismuke
as Additional Voices
Amber Lee Connors
as Additional Voices
Erica Mendez
as Additional Voices
Chris Guerrero
as Jomoto
Dallas Reid
as Yukio Kondo
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