Anime Profile: Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
Fields | USA Info | Japanese Info | Image |
|---|---|---|---|
Title | Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun | Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun (地縛少年花子くん) |  |
Released | 12 TV episodes | 12 TV episodes | |
Dates | January 10, 2020 – March 27, 2020 | ||
Company | Crunchyroll | Lerche | |
Creator | AidaIro | ||
Director | Masaomi Andō | ||
Genre | Comedy, Supernatural | Comedy, Supernatural | |
Characters | Hanako | Hanako | |
· · · | Sōsuke Mitsuba | Sōsuke Mitsuba | |
· · · | Aoi Akane ⊕ | Aoi Akane ⊕ | |
· · · | Kodama ⊕ | Kodama ⊕ | |
· · · | Kou Minamoto ⊕ | Kou Minamoto ⊕ | |
· · · | Lemon Yamabuki ⊕ | Lemon Yamabuki ⊕ | |
· · · | -- more listed below -- | -- more listed below -- |
Characters: Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
English Name |
Japanese Name |
English Name |
Japanese Name |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanako | Hanako | Natsuhiko Hyūga ⊕ | Natsuhiko Hyūga ⊕ | |
| Sōsuke Mitsuba | Sōsuke Mitsuba | Nene Yashiro ⊕ | Nene Yashiro ⊕ | |
| Aoi Akane ⊕ | Aoi Akane ⊕ | Sakura Nanamine ⊕ | Sakura Nanamine ⊕ | |
| Kodama ⊕ | Kodama ⊕ | Shun Yokoo ⊕ | Shun Yokoo ⊕ | |
| Kou Minamoto ⊕ | Kou Minamoto ⊕ | Teru Minamoto ⊕ | Teru Minamoto ⊕ | |
| Lemon Yamabuki ⊕ | Lemon Yamabuki ⊕ | Tsukasa Yugi ⊕ | Tsukasa Yugi ⊕ | |
| Mokke ⊕ | Mokke ⊕ | Yomogi Satou ⊕ | Yomogi Satou ⊕ |
Description: Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun, also known as Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by AidaIro. It was adapted into an anime television series that premiered in January 2020. The anime gained popularity for its unique blend of supernatural, mystery, and school-life elements.
The story is set in Kamome Academy, a mysterious school where various supernatural occurrences take place. One of the school's seven wonders is Hanako-san, a ghost who haunts the third-floor girls' bathroom. According to the legend, Hanako-san grants any wish when summoned, but at a price.
The plot follows a high school girl named Yashiro Nene, who summons Hanako-san to grant her wish of finding a boyfriend. However, she soon discovers that the Hanako-san she meets is not what she expected. Instead, she encounters Hanako-kun, a mischievous and playful young boy ghost who wears a mask. Despite his mischievous nature, Hanako-kun is revealed to be a protective and caring figure, and as the story progresses, the series delves into his backstory and the secrets of the supernatural world within the school.
The anime explores themes of friendship, trust, and the consequences of making deals with supernatural beings. It also incorporates Japanese folklore and urban legends, providing an intriguing twist on traditional ghost stories. The show is known for its visually appealing animation and art style, as well as its well-developed characters and engaging storyline.
Overall, "Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun" has received praise for its unique take on the supernatural genre, as well as its well-executed blend of humor, drama, and suspense.
