After-school Hanako-kun
Created by Masaki Kitamura
On TBS
A lighthearted supernatural comedy following a spirit and his human companion through whimsical after-school adventures in a haunted school, balancing playful humor with genuine affection between characters.
The spirit Hanako-kun and his human assistant, first-year student Nene Yashiro, keep the peace between supernatural forces and the students of Kamome Academy. When they’re not fighting to maintain balance between the living and spirit worlds, how do they spend their time? Join Hanako-kun and Nene on their adventures after school!
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is After-school Hanako-kun easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Does After-school Hanako-kun leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is After-school Hanako-kun sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is After-school Hanako-kun scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is After-school Hanako-kun violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like After-school Hanako-kun
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as After-school Hanako-kun
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like After-school Hanako-kun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like After-school Hanako-kun, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like After-school Hanako-kun, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
