The essential episodes of Handa-kun

Watch these 12 in order and you've got Handa-kun — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · July 8, 2016 · 24m

   Handa-kun and a Girl's Friendship8.5

   High-school student Handa Sei is well-liked and highly regarded -- except in his own mind.

2. 02

   S01E02 · Top rated · July 15, 2016 · 24m

   Handa-kun and the Continuation of Episode 1 | Handa-kun and the Chairperson | Handa-kun and the Model8.5

   As likeable as Handa is, his negative outlook leads to mixed results in his encounters with various students.

3. 03

   S01E03 · Top rated · July 22, 2016 · 24m

   Handa-kun and the Truant | Handa-kun and Cooking Class | Handa-kun and His Friend8.5

   Handa's daily antics inspire even more students to embrace him as a treasured friend -- unfortunately, without him realizing it.

4. 04

   S01E04 · Top rated · July 29, 2016 · 24m

   Handa-kun and Handa-kun? | Handa-kun and a Girl's Jealousy | Handa-kun and Sociability8.5

   Handa-kun has proven that he has an unusual charm attracting various people to him, including those he may not want to be associated with...

5. 05

   S01E05 · Top rated · August 5, 2016 · 24m

   Handa-kun and the Student Council | Handa-kun and Memory Loss8.5

   Despite his best efforts, Handa continues to get involved in the most bizarre situations. This time, his misadventures end up affecting his memory.

6. 06

   S01E06 · Top rated · August 12, 2016 · 24m

   Handa-kun and His Friend's Friend | Handa-kun and Dash Higashino | Handa-kun and Palmistry8.5

   Kawafuji decides to introduce Handa to his friend, but as usual, Handa's knack for misinterpretation turns the entire situation on its head.

7. 07

   S01E07 · Top rated · August 19, 2016 · 24m

   Handa-kun and the Supplementary Exam | Handa-kun and the Library8.5

   Sadly, the Handa Force has two members who need to take the supplementary exam. What they don't realize is that Handa himself is in the same boat.

8. 08

   S01E08 · Top rated · August 26, 2016 · 24m

   Handa-kun and the School Trip8.5

   The school trip becomes an unforgettable experience for Handa and the Handa Force when they encounter Ichimiya and his gang from Shiro High.

9. 09

   S01E09 · Top rated · September 2, 2016 · 24m

   Handa-kun and the Frog | Handa-kun and the Stalker8.5

   Handa's teacher plans to have his students dissect frogs, and Handa wants no part of it. But, as usual, Handa's feelings fail to come across.

10. 10

    S01E10 · Top rated · September 9, 2016 · 24m

    Handa-kun and the Normal Guy | Handa-kun and the Bishoujo8.5

    Kondo's time to shine finally arrives, while Handa gets caught in a conversation with a bishoujo figure.

11. 11

    S01E11 · Top rated · September 16, 2016 · 24m

    Handa-kun and the School Festival Preperations8.5

    Amidst preparations for the upcoming school cultural festival, Handa begins to gain a new perspective.

12. 12

    S01E12 · Series finale · September 23, 2016 · 24m

    Handa-kun and the Cultural Festival8.5

    High-school student Handa Sei is well-liked and highly regarded. As the school cultural festival comes to a close, Handa's world opens up before him.