Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (2020)
First year high school student and occultist, Nene Yashiro summons "Hanako-san of the Toilet" to grant her romantic wishes. She ends up Hanako's spiritual assistant, helping him destroy supernatural beings and change rumors to balance the spirit and human worlds. Along the way, Nene learns about her connection to the spirit world and the dark secrets regarding Hanako's past.
Details
First Air Date
1/10/2020
Last Air Date
3/16/2025
Network
TBS
Rating
9/10 (730 votes)
Status
Returning Series
Production Companies
Lerche, Square Enix, TBS, Pony Canyon, Contents Seed, Studio Hibari, Crunchyroll, movic
About Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
"Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun" follows high school student Nene Yashiro, who summons a supernatural entity known as Hanako-san to fulfill a romantic wish. This interaction leads her to become Hanako's assistant, involved in maintaining balance between the spirit and human realms by confronting other supernatural beings and altering rumors.
The series blends elements of animation, mystery, comedy, and drama, set within a high school environment. Its narrative draws from themes of the supernatural, spirits, and folklore, specifically focusing on a haunted school setting. The storyline delves into Nene's growing understanding of her connection to the spirit world and the unfolding secrets surrounding Hanako's history.
The show has two seasons and 24 episodes. It has an IMDb rating of 7.5 based on over 3,400 votes, and a high user score of 9 out of 10 from over 700 votes on TMDB, indicating a positive reception from its audience.
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You can stream *Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun* on Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video. Crunchyroll also licensed the series, and Funimation previously offered a SimulDub before content moved to Crunchyroll. Some platforms may require a subscription or purchase to access the content.
*Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun* is not based on a true story. It is a Japanese manga series written by Iro and illustrated by Aida, which has been serialized since 2014.
There are two seasons of *Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun*.
Reviews for *Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun* praise its engaging characters and unique visuals, with one critic comparing it to a comic book brought to life due to its thick outlines, vibrant colors, and distinct character proportions. The anime also ranked highly on Anitrend's top ten most popular anime list.