Handa-kun (2016): Cast
Handa-kun is a 2016 animated comedy starring Nobunaga Shimazaki as Seishuu Handa (voice), Kazuyuki Okitsu and Tetsuya Kakihara. It is partly based on Handa-kun, Vol. 1 by Satsuki Yoshino and Krista Shipley. It runs 4 hours 48 minutes.
Japanese What Is Handa-kun About?
The premise of Handa-kun without spoilers, adapted from Handa-kun, Vol. 1 by Satsuki Yoshino and Krista Shipley.
Six years before Barakamon, the series follows high‑schooler Seishuu Handa, a calligraphy prodigy adored by his classmates. Mistaking their admiration for bullying, Handa longs for a quiet life, but each new challenger to his “school idol” status turns into a fan, leading to constant comedic misunderstandings.
Handa-kun Cast & Characters
Nobunaga Shimazaki leads the cast as Seishuu Handa (voice), with Kazuyuki Okitsu as Takao Kawafuji (voice) and Tetsuya Kakihara as Reo Nikaidou (voice).
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Seishuu Handa (voice)
- Kazuyuki Okitsu as Takao Kawafuji (voice)
- Tetsuya Kakihara as Reo Nikaidou (voice)
- Daiki Yamashita as Yukio Kondou (voice)
Also Starring in Handa-kun
· 1 more- Yuya Hirose Junichi Aizawa (voice)
Handa-kun Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “半田君传说” and “Ханда-кун”.
- Also known as
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- 半田君传说
- Ханда-кун
- 한다 군
- 半田君
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Handa-kun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Post-Credit Scene
Runtime, cast, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Handa-kun, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Handa-kun?
Handa-kun runs 4 hours 48 minutes (288 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Handa-kun?
Handa-kun stars Nobunaga Shimazaki as Seishuu Handa (voice), Kazuyuki Okitsu as Takao Kawafuji (voice) and Tetsuya Kakihara as Reo Nikaidou (voice), among 5 credited actors.
Is Handa-kun based on a book?
Yes. Handa-kun is partly adapted from Handa-kun, Vol. 1 by Satsuki Yoshino and Krista Shipley.
Does Handa-kun have a post-credit scene?
No. Handa-kun has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Handa-kun in?
The original language of Handa-kun is Japanese.
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