Handa-kun (2016)
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.
Seasons & Episode
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High-school student Handa Sei is well-liked and highly regarded -- except in his own mind.
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As likeable as Handa is, his negative outlook leads to mixed results in his encounters with various students.
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Handa's daily antics inspire even more students to embrace him as a treasured friend -- unfortunately, without him realizing it.
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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...
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Despite his best efforts, Handa continues to get involved in the most bizarre situations. This time, his misadventures end up affecting his memory.
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Kawafuji decides to introduce Handa to his friend, but as usual, Handa's knack for misinterpretation turns the entire situation on its head.
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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.
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The school trip becomes an unforgettable experience for Handa and the Handa Force when they encounter Ichimiya and his gang from Shiro High.
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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.
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Kondo's time to shine finally arrives, while Handa gets caught in a conversation with a bishoujo figure.
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Amidst preparations for the upcoming school cultural festival, Handa begins to gain a new perspective.
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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.