Handa-kun
| I don't know why they hate this, rating from the lowest of 3 to 5 based on what I've read. And I might take another review for Handa-kun later on once I've finish watching this anime. But so far, I still gave it a 10 due to hilarious episodes from 1-6 because it really LMAO every time I watch this anime per episode. I'm half-way through, and still, I don't see anything wrong here. Only hilarious slapstick humour and a maybe 5% sex joke with back story from Handa-kun... |
 If God exists, then he should try extending my deadline right now! ~ Kobayashi, Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon - Episode 12 |
| Yup, I agree. It ain't a 10 but it was still pretty good. I gave it an 8.5 tbh, coz of the reasons you already mentioned, OP. |
| I don't read reviews, so I don't know. I normally don't like too much comedy, but Handa-kun is really enjoyable for me. I've just finished episode 11, amd the show is good! The only thing I wish were different is Handa'a loneliness. But again, the whole plot is based on how alienated he is from the others due to misunderstandings and also rhe idolization thing. That's an 8 for me! |
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| It's probably because it's really bland and uninteresting. |
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| i found it really annoying, misunderstandings dont really interest or entertain me that much |
| no |
| It was a great comedy wasn't sure about it at first with how it started off but got hooked after the second episode. I would like to see a second series for it but seeing how people are giving it 1-4 ratings i'm guessing most people didn't like it or understand it. Though that's why I really never pay attention to other peoples ratings because people dont know whats good. |
| They're probably just really bored by it, but the boredom type was ninja, so they didn't even notice. |
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| Personally, I loved it but it wasn't a 10/10 from me. I think it was the lack of story line and no character development? |
| IMO, the problem is that they made it related to Barakamon. The anime would've done better if it was its own series, although it still wasn't anything spectular really, an 8 at most. But when they made it related to Barakamon and then shift the genre completely from a slice of life type series to a full-on gag series, it feels like they're targeting the wrong crowd. It's no different than making a gag prequel of a serious action series. |
| It was alright, didn't really made me laugh that much but it's entertaining. 6/10 |
justinefremlouw said: Well technically the guy who made barakamon made handa kun as well so there's no getting out of itIMO, the problem is that they made it related to Barakamon. The anime would've done better if it was its own series, although it still wasn't anything spectular really, an 8 at most. But when they made it related to Barakamon and then shift the genre completely from a slice of life type series to a full-on gag series, it feels like they're targeting the wrong crowd. It's no different than making a gag prequel of a serious action series. |
Harmony said: justinefremlouw said: Well technically the guy who made barakamon made handa kun as well so there's no getting out of itIMO, the problem is that they made it related to Barakamon. The anime would've done better if it was its own series, although it still wasn't anything spectular really, an 8 at most. But when they made it related to Barakamon and then shift the genre completely from a slice of life type series to a full-on gag series, it feels like they're targeting the wrong crowd. It's no different than making a gag prequel of a serious action series. not really sure how this matters. For instance, Arakawa sensei made FMA and Gin no Saji, two completely unrelated shows in two very different genres. Obata and Ohba sensei made Death Note and Bakuman, again two completely unrelated shows in two very different genres. All I'm saying is, if Yoshino sensei wanted to make a gag manga, she should've made it unrelated to Barakamon rather than trying to ride the success of her past work by unnecessarily tying to it. People who go into Handa-kun expect a similar feel like in Barakamon because the series are tied together but instead got a considerably worse gag series. The fact that it is a prequel rather than a spin-off further reinforce this, IMO. |
| I was laughing so much during this anime, I have no idea how anybody could hate it. It's probably because people are disappointed that it's nothing like Barakamon (apparently). I feel super blessed for not having watched Barakamon, really. Handa-kun is a fantastic show on its own, and you don't even need to know about Barakamon to enjoy it. I pity the people who aren't giving this a chance just because it's different. I enjoyed it way more than Sakamoto desu ga, and that show was also pretty funny. I don't care about the reviewers, this is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. |
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kamisu said: That's because they expected to see something related to Barakamon. As to why this series was set BEFORE barakamon. And second, this series is based on Handa during his High School Days. Some say this is somewhat related to Sakamoto desu ga--another anime series--that has a similar plot to Handa-kun...Haven't watched Handa-kun yet, but according to people who have, it was disappointing compared to Barakamon. But I don't blame them if they we're disappointed. Because I do too, but the comedy is fine so... It's just a lose/win situation for me... |
If God exists, then he should try extending my deadline right now! ~ Kobayashi, Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon - Episode 12 |
ImTheJuggernaut said: kamisu said: That's because they expected to see something related to Barakamon. As to why this series was set BEFORE barakamon. And second, this series is based on Handa during his High School Days. Some say this is somewhat related to Sakamoto desu ga--another anime series--that has a similar plot to Handa-kun...Haven't watched Handa-kun yet, but according to people who have, it was disappointing compared to Barakamon. But I don't blame them if they we're disappointed. Because I do too, but the comedy is fine so... It's just a lose/win situation for me... Which one should I watch first? Barakamon or Handa-kun? |
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Akira said: ImTheJuggernaut said: That's because they expected to see something related to Barakamon. As to why this series was set BEFORE barakamon. And second, this series is based on Handa during his High School Days. Some say this is somewhat related to Sakamoto desu ga--another anime series--that has a similar plot to Handa-kun... But I don't blame them if they we're disappointed. Because I do too, but the comedy is fine so... It's just a lose/win situation for me... Which one should I watch first? Barakamon or Handa-kun?  Besides both of them are comedy. But Barakamon puts the hearts to it. So try that one too... If you like Slapstick humor, then try Handa-kun. It's a win-win situation if you ask me... If you want to try in Chronological order. Start first with this then followed by Barakamon.. |
VaasMontenegroJan 12, 2017 7:05 AM
If God exists, then he should try extending my deadline right now! ~ Kobayashi, Kobayashi-san chi no Maid Dragon - Episode 12 |
| This series is pretty crap even when considering it as a standalone series. I don't see why it is ranked that high. It is average at best. |
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| I'm watching Handa-kun first. Then after, I'm going to watch Barakamon. So far I'm liking Handa-kun but it frustrates me still.. how Handa-kun misinterprets that all of the people in his school, hates him. But that's what it makes the series fun. Just watch Handa-kun. You'll miss the fun. Just because there are people who reviewed this and gave it a low score.. it doesn't mean that you will already think that this show is not good at all. Don't get affected by other people's opinion. |
eulsApr 3, 2017 8:02 AM
| I just watch one episode and decided to drop it. Not because I hate it, or because I'm a fan of Barakamon; it's just when I watch the first episode, I just get a vibe that it's the same kind like Sakamoto desu-ga and Angel Densetsu. It's not that I hate that kind of show, I read Angel Densetsu and really liked it; but I can only read few chapter of Sakamoto desu-ga (and not watch the anime at all), and for Handa-kun I only watched the first episode. Maybe... It's like "I like cake, but too much cakes will make me hate it"... |
| Don't like it? Just stop watching/reading it. Why become a masochist that keep going through something you don't like and bitching in the end of it? |
| Ye I don't get it neither. It was cool and light. I wouldn't say it's a masterpiece, but it was simply good and fun. I guess the low rate is because it has nothing to do with barakamon. Which is a shame to downvote for this reason tbh as the anime is good for what it is. Never try to resonate elites of MAL i.i |
| I actually enjoyed this show much more than I did Barakamon (to be fair though I enjoy Comedy more than Slice Of Life). I think it's pretty clear though that the reason this show is scored so lowly is a bunch of people went in wanting a proper prequel to Barakmon but instead got a comedy anime. Honestly I didn't even realize the two shows were related (that it was the same protagonist) until like a year later if that tells you anything about how different these two shows really are and how disappointed some people must have been. I on the other hand am glad it was done this way, it's one of the very few comedy anime I've ever given a 9. Japan's culture isn't very conducive to creating strong comedic writers I don't think, so it's very rare you get a great comedy like Saiki or Konosuba but this is certainly a well done comedy. |
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