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Handa-kun

8.020161 seasonTV-14TV SeriesAnimationComedy

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…

DirectorYoshitaka Koyama
ProducersEriko Aoki·Shigeki Hosoda

Where to watch

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Handa-kun and a Girl's Friendship
Jul 8, 2016 8.3
E2
Handa-kun and the Continuation of Episode 1 | Handa-kun and the Chairperson | Handa-kun and the Model
Jul 15, 2016 8.0
E3
Handa-kun and the Truant | Handa-kun and Cooking Class | Handa-kun and His Friend
Jul 22, 2016 8.0
E4
Handa-kun and Handa-kun? | Handa-kun and a Girl's Jealousy | Handa-kun and Sociability
Jul 29, 2016 8.0
E5
Handa-kun and the Student Council | Handa-kun and Memory Loss
Aug 5, 2016 8.0
E6
Handa-kun and His Friend's Friend | Handa-kun and Dash Higashino | Handa-kun and Palmistry
Aug 12, 2016 8.0
E7
Handa-kun and the Supplementary Exam | Handa-kun and the Library
Aug 19, 2016 8.0
E8
Handa-kun and the School Trip
Aug 26, 2016 8.0
E9
Handa-kun and the Frog | Handa-kun and the Stalker
Sep 2, 2016 8.0
E10
Handa-kun and the Normal Guy | Handa-kun and the Bishoujo
Sep 9, 2016 8.0
E11
Handa-kun and the School Festival Preperations
Sep 16, 2016 8.0
E12
Handa-kun and the Cultural Festival
Sep 23, 2016 8.3

Cast

Yuya Hirose
Yuya Hirose
Junichi Aizawa (voice)
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Seishuu Handa (voice)
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Takao Kawafuji (voice)
Tetsuya Kakihara
Tetsuya Kakihara
Reo Nikaidou (voice)
Daiki Yamashita
Daiki Yamashita
Yukio Kondou (voice)

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Handa-kun — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Handa-kun?

Handa-kun isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Handa-kun on Netflix?

No, Handa-kun is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is Handa-kun on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Handa-kun isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Handa-kun for free?

Handa-kun isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

How many seasons are in Handa-kun?

Handa-kun has 1 season in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of Handa-kun out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 1 season of Handa-kun are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Handa-kun?

No — Handa-kun ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What manga is Handa-kun based on?

Handa-kun is based on Handa-kun.