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May 15, 2015 6:53 AM

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Naru is really something,glad i didn't drop this anime,calm show with so many funny moments.

May 26, 2015 3:20 AM

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Well that's the end.. a very beautiful finale to a wonderful anime.
I started off with the manga but sadly it isn't progressing.. I'll miss this great anime.
By the way.. my goodness his Mum is freaking shocking hahahhaa. My god I laughed so hard.
She has quite an amazing personality.. too bad she only had such short screen time.
Sure do hope they'll grace us with a sequel.
Jun 8, 2015 12:43 PM

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Great show, I'm usually a fan of shounen/action animes so this was quite a difference from what I usually watch. Loved it throughout the entire show, most of the characters were likeable (especially Haru!) and it was quite funny when the comedy came.

9/10! Here is to hoping for a 2nd season.
Jun 10, 2015 1:01 AM

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Feb 2015
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Handa's mom is a milf. Fun watch all around.
Jul 20, 2015 11:29 AM
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Its nice that Sensei returned to the kids. Naru was really happy. I hope there is another season after this though... Great series!
Jul 29, 2015 4:38 PM

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This show is clearly very touching and it really touches my heart inside. This is the best slice of life series I've ever watched. I'm glad I got a chance to watch it and this is really amazing!
Cute, touching, and heart warming.
9/10
Aug 18, 2015 6:12 AM
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komic said:
why couldn't that mother be introduced earlier? she's awesome.


I KNOW! She definitely would have been awesome as one of the main characters (bruising Kawafuji every other episode XD )
Aug 18, 2015 9:32 AM

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Handa's mother is cute.

Also, she knows how to throw punches jaja
There's no magical spell to save someone's life.
Aug 20, 2015 1:15 PM

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lol his mom is epic

And that tackle of death

Overall, great anime
9/10
I hope season 2 is a thing.


「 To other people, I might not have changed at all, but I feel like I was able to change... 」

Sep 13, 2015 11:40 AM

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Seishuu's mom is ADORABLE

I enjoyed this series very much. In my headcanon the sequel has a romantic subplot where Tama and Miwa fight for Sensei's affection :3
Sep 21, 2015 12:56 PM
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I was surprised that Seishuu got fifth place. I'm sure with more practice he will be at the top spot again. This series was enjoyable.
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Oct 1, 2015 9:30 AM

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Really great series, very disappointing that it was only 1-cour. I could definitely tell that the pacing was off in a lot of episodes.
Oct 3, 2015 9:07 AM
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Wow. This anime was just so good!! Hilarious and the last episode made me both happy and sad!! Fantastic!!
A full on 10/10 from me!
Nov 7, 2015 9:20 PM

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loved it! so heartwarming but seriously...

that Handa Seishuu needs a girl to be his girlfriend.. lel

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Dec 3, 2015 7:07 PM

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Well, I put this series on-hold for a while and finally finish it today...worth it I guess.
This series overall is very funny...and damn his mom is a beast guhehehe.
Was debating on how to score this...7 or 8, but since Naru is damn funny, I give it an 8/10.
Dec 5, 2015 2:12 AM

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This story is too good it need a Season 2.
Dec 16, 2015 9:33 PM

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I didn't like this as much as I thought I was going to, I still enjoyed it though. Naru and Hana are like the cutest characters there ever was. The whole cast was strong and I liked everyone. I was hoping the last episode would be more high jinks with the group but it instead was about whether or not he was going to go back to the island. Figuring out what he wrote seemed kind of obvious but it was still neat when you get to see it. But the real question of this series is what happened to the Village Chief? I think this show has some Higurashi undertones and nobody knows it yet.


7/10
Dec 20, 2015 10:06 AM

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Dec 2014
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the ending seemed to clear all misconception
Dec 22, 2015 6:27 AM

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What a nice ending to a great anime.
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Jan 28, 2016 11:56 AM

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This series was BEAUTIFUL!!! I'll never forget this anime with its simplicity and peaceful mood.

9/10
Feb 19, 2016 8:02 PM

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Well, I finally finished the series and I am a little sad that it ended at only 12 episodes. I wish it could've went on for one more episode but it ended nicelly and everyone got their happy ending and all in all, a good series.

Grade: B+
Numbuh 3, you've got to get off the couch, you cannot sit in that tree house, girl you like Rainbow Monkeys so grab your little shit and then swing!

Hand tracks be tracking me to different doorways. In a maze, and I don't know what to do. Guaranteed though, Ima find the emeralds.
Mar 1, 2016 6:54 PM

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I got so much feels. I been emotionally compromised. I didn't sign up for this damn.
Very heartwarming series overall with a lovely cast. 8/10. Certainly wouldn't dislike a S2, if only to see this cast again.
Mar 12, 2016 6:45 PM
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Apr 2015
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What a sweet ending to a sweet series. Handa's calligraphy almost teared me up T_T

5/5
Apr 5, 2016 10:03 AM

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"Simplicity is the key to brilliance"...this show proved that to me...loved it..



Apr 23, 2016 4:52 AM

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This was a great feels-good anime to watch to just relax. I didn't except to get pretty emotional over it either.

The characters were all so likable and funny and the comedy was on point. It was overall a very simple show yet had good underlying messages about life too. Enjoyable watch!

May 15, 2016 12:00 AM

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I think this anime might become one of my favourites. I've enjoyed it to extreme lengths, even though at first I got slightly annoyed with all the kids who were barging at sensei's place. I've come to like all of them and, by the end of the series, I seriously had this fuzzy feeling inside. I'm also very fond of Handa-sensei, a really nice character, I'd say. He's funny how he always misses things, and yet he always has fun with those around the island (I just adore his impulsiveness followed by the so-called 'painful experience'). Handa-sensei is really fun to watch!

One regret I might have, and that is that they didn't show enough calligraphy on the show. I would have liked to see more in that area. But, well, I guess that can't be helped. I loved the 'star' one, and it's a shame he threw juice on it *laughs though*.

Anyhow, great show! I'm rating it 10/10 because I enjoyed it SO much.

Also, Handa-sensei's mother... isn't she something? I laughed SO HARD, especially when she beat up Kawafuji. HAHA. Amusement overboard!
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May 25, 2016 3:04 AM
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This is how you do a SOL anime. Heartwarming feel with simle touch of comedy, and lessons of life implemented in between . Really enjoyed this, one of my favourites, 10/10. Although I would have liked to see a bit more of calligraphy.
Jun 7, 2016 12:00 PM

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Sensei's mom is really something else haha she's awesome. Even though he got 5th place I found his calligraphy very sweet and beautiful
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Jun 18, 2016 9:26 PM
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Nice sol. Bit strange for me ep1-4 were very boring dropped for years. Then Handa-kun's coming so picked up again. Ep5 onward grew better, still some bland sol, but has some great comedy at rare nichijou level. Naru became likeable once I stopped wondering if the kid's boy or girl, and started helping Handa in various ways.
Sensei's "painful experiences" thru the whole series were both a bit depressing & funny, kinda like Watamote. The sense of a large friend/family was heartwarming & the mom realized his reasons for living on the island. Overbearing mom is still very cute, a quirky family I'd like to see more of (their hint of an island trip).
Jun 29, 2016 2:38 PM

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MrJc said:
OMG his mom is so freaking cute
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ihusmal1234 said:
I officially love Handa's mother after this episode. Her tantrums were too adorable.
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komic said:
why couldn't that mother be introduced earlier? she's awesome.


I KNOW! She definitely would have been awesome as one of the main characters (bruising Kawafuji every other episode XD )


Highlight of the final episodes, which I think overall were a bit below the series as a whole, mainly due to lacking a fair bit of Naru.

How Handa's mom has not become an anime meme is completely beyond me.
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Jun 29, 2016 9:34 PM

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(Yes I know this is late)

The anime had really nice drawing and animation along with a slice of life plot that doesn't sound good, but the series and end really surprised me! It showed how much Handa could change.

Overall: 9/10
Jun 30, 2016 1:49 PM
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I've had this anime in the back of my mind for a lot time, so I finally decided to watch it a couple days ago.... And I'm glad i did!! Cuz MAN this series is sooo refreshing from all the action/shounen ones^^
would totally recommend it for anyone looking for a slice of life anime!!
Jul 14, 2016 9:30 AM

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Could've been better show, if it didnt have annoying supporting characters and that obnoxious Naru... Glad its over.
Jul 17, 2016 8:43 PM

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Jan 2016
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heeyyyy, that was pretty goo0ood
Jul 24, 2016 9:01 AM

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I went into this show expecting nothing since I decided to watch it on a whim and it completely destroyed my expectations. This show was absolutely astounding with Naru being the standout.

For me this show was a 10/10 without a doubt
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Jul 27, 2016 6:32 AM

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Such a heartwarming ending for a great show!!! I want more!! *O*
I hope evry ending were as good and complete as this one, an amazing last ep!
Sep 9, 2016 12:39 AM

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was surprised it is the same Handa from Hand-kun, the anime was predictable and cliche. A guy is from the city, comes to the village, dislikes the village in the start and ends up loving and bonding with locals. That is an overused idea by hollywood writers, the protagonist will always be changed by the village or a low surrounding, leaves before the series to his previous life and eventually go back in the end.
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Nov 29, 2016 3:09 AM

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And so everything turned out, well, just fine, in the end. It's a rare occasion that I watch anime that is so cute and genuine, with some comedy here and there. I think if the objective of this show was to make me want to spend time on that island with those people, it totally succeeded.
Dec 11, 2016 8:38 AM

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Was pretty enjoyable. I think the show had a bit of a drop in the final 2 episodes which is a shame as I was thinking of giving this an 8. I really liked Naru and I found some moments to be pretty funny but nowhere on Nichijous level. Overall the show is a 7/10 for me.
Jan 10, 2017 11:07 PM

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Beautiful anime <3
Dont mess with Handa's op mom , even Kawafuji is scared asf.
Jan 19, 2017 9:56 AM

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I feel the same for the series as the first time I dropped it halfway into the series. The show is enjoyable for what it is, but the potential is always there, and I feel like the series strayed away from it's strongest suite to insert some over-the-top scene/comedy which didn't always work for me. If used in moderation like Non Non Biyori, it could be great, but the series abused it, which to be honest, did not go hand in hand with the heartwarming scene, no matter how much you force it.

I also didn't like the fact that there was a life lesson in almost every single episode, which mostly is for our main guy, Handa Seishuu. I don't mind getting those "life lesson" 2 or 3 times in a one cour anime, but for almost every single episode? How much do you want to emphasize on "I am teaching you something every episode"?

The show had promises, but ultimately it's more of a comedy anime than a slice of life anime, which is a shame, I think this could've excelled as a slice of life. I mean, imagine if Handa wasn't acting like a shy girl who just met her crush for the first time ever when Handa met the director for the first time since the punching incident, it would've been more heartwarming than awkward, more genuine than comedy skit-ish..

Non Non Biyori is Barakamon done right basically.

P.S. The production value for this anime is super high, the show looks really good and credit to Kinema Citrus for putting in the effort.
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Jul 5, 2017 5:28 PM

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Sensei's mom knows Hokuto Shinken....and thinks Hisan-Iwo is a drug.

Procrastinating with chopstick elastic band spool duel!

Sentai Pose!



Now that was a welcome!
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Jul 15, 2017 4:11 AM

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That mom was something else, a pity she was not introduced earlier. Miwa is as amazing as ever, gave this show an unforgettable flavor. 8/10 from me.

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Sep 27, 2017 4:46 PM

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hm, got a little too repetitive and preachy at times. It was good, but I feel like I'll forget about this too easily.. 6/10
Oct 18, 2017 10:11 PM
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Meh meme-y humor certainly got repetitive. Felt unmemorable marathoning it.
Nov 8, 2017 7:15 PM

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Thoroughly enjoyable anime.

9/10

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Nov 19, 2017 1:46 PM

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Sei is so much happier on the island, together with everyone. His personality is similar to what it was on prequel "Handa-kun", but no more barrier stuff :D

I would wish to see more about their future on island and such :(

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Apr 7, 2018 6:45 PM

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An absolutely adorable show. After weeks of watching serious titles, this was a breath of fresh air. Loved it from beginning to end.
Nov 15, 2018 12:50 PM

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EVERYTHING WAS SOOOOOO GOOOOODDDDDDD <3333333 I love this anime. Gonna miss it so much ;A;

9/10
Jan 2, 2019 3:08 PM

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After watching the first episode i had no doubt i was going to add this to my favorites .
such a good anime
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