Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun

The famous Seven Mysteries that every school seems to have are a staple of Japanese urban legends. One of the most well-known of these tales is that of Hanako-san: the ghost of a young girl who haunts the school's bathrooms.

Kamome Academy has its own version of Hanako-san's legend. Rumors claim that if one successfully manages to summon Hanako-san, she will grant her summoner any wish. Lured by the gossip, many people have tried to call upon her, yet every attempt has failed. However, when Nene Yashiro, a girl hoping for romantic fortune, dares to summon Hanako-san, she discovers that the rumored "girl" is actually a boy!

After a series of unfortunate events involving Yashiro's romantic desires, she is unwillingly entangled in the world of the supernatural, becoming Hanako-kun's assistant. Soon, she finds out about Hanako-kun's lesser-known duty: maintaining the fragile balance between mortals and apparitions.

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Hanako-kun Main

Ogata, Megumi Japanese

Yashiro, Nene Main

Kitou, Akari Japanese

Minamoto, Kou Main

Chiba, Shouya Japanese

Mitsuba, Sousuke Supporting

Kobayashi, Daiki Japanese

Yugi, Tsukasa Supporting

Ogata, Megumi Japanese

Tsuchigomori Supporting

Tsuda, Kenjirou Japanese

Akane, Aoi Supporting

Satou, Minako Japanese

Aoi, Akane Supporting

Toki, Shunichi Japanese

Nanamine, Sakura Supporting

Anzai, Chika Japanese

Minamoto, Teru Supporting

Uchida, Yuuma Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Higa, Yuuji Producer

Komatsu, Shouta Producer

Muramatsu, Yuuki Producer

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Jul 14, 2024

stellaechild

Recommended

It's been years since this show has released. IT HAS NOT LEFT MY MIND EVER SINCE!
Do you like creepy urban legends? Supernatural themes along with great comedy, an amusing cast of characters and a (star crossed) blooming romance? THIS IS FOR YOU!

This show is BRILLIANT. The characters are all very likeable and distinct and so are the visuals! The color, the blocky art style. YUM YUM, very refreshing; it's for me! The story is very compelling and much more intricate than what it initially seems.

This anime is able to balance so many different themes so well: horror, comedy, romance! And I mean like, REALLY ... WELL THOUGHT-OUT, WELL WRITTEN, SLOW BURN romance!! in this econOMY!? RARE! Yes, the budget is very limited and the action scenes suffer for it but the charm this series has is out of this world <3 I will, of course, have to mention the manga.

Oh, the manga .. <3 !!

The manga is absolutely amazing. Gorgeous, dynamic; perfect, if I'm honest. I recommend this, A LOT! This isn't really a review, rather it's more of a love letter to Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun because without this show, (that i initially thought to be just a fun way to spend my free time) I would've NEVER found MY FAVOURITE SERIES OUT OF EVERY KIND OF MEDIA EVER!!! (manga mostly but the anime is still a delightful watch) <3 cannot possibly express how much i ADORE this! OMG JUST WATCH IT!!

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Oct 12, 2023

Lastdeadn1

Mixed Feelings

This anime is using the same recycle theme of Seven wonders but seems to not go for any character growth, meaningful lessons or feeling of progression towards a goal. This is a slice of life with tint of humor, horror and some supernatural.

The only memorable aspect was the unique art style of the show. A unique color palette and style of framing was the only salvation of the show.
The animation is very limited and subpar, the character are quite forgettable and their goals or motivation are absolutely weak.
The movement are very stiff, they put a lot of still frames which are okay but when your ... show is half still frames, I am watching a visual novel or manga with some little tit-bit of animation.
We are presented with Nene the main protagonist which has a desire to be in a romantic relationship but her way to judge a person is pure superficial and it won't change or progress. They are stuck in a trope, she will remain the naive, innocent, and superficial character she is from the beginning to the end.
The antagonist will cause mayhem but never gave a clear reason for doing so, the resolution of those are also very un-satisfactory.

I would define this anime as the void, being neither earth or heaven. You are stuck in the void with no progression, low story-telling, bland characters and just nice art style to drive the show. The sound design is not memorable.
If you are bored, it could help you pass time. I've seen worse show.
For those reading the manga, you might just be happy to see it "animated" or mostly colored.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Jul 18, 2022

sayalied

Not Recommended

As much as I enjoyed the artstyle I would say this series is pretty average and doesn't really present anything original. The fight scenes were anticlimactic because of the animation style, and for me personally it was hard to get emotionally invested in any of the characters since the show either presented the characters backgrounds, personalities and lives too fast or too slow. Like with Mitsuba. It just killed any form of emotional reaction to anything that happened in the show.

This is however just the first season. I haven't read the manga so if the characters show more substance in the future maybe I'll give ... it a go.

As of right now the anime was just... Plain

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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