Hanada Shounen-shi (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2002, Hanada Shounen-shi is an animation, drama, sci-fi & fantasy and comedy series.
What it’s about. Hanada Shōnen Shi is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Makoto Isshiki about a mischievous young boy, called Hanada Ichiro, who attains the ability to see and talk to the supernatural after an accident to the back of his head. It was serialized in Mr. Magazine from 1993 to 1995. Hanada Shōnen Shi received the 1995 Kodansha Manga Award for the general category. It has been adapted into a 25-episode anime series by Madhouse and premiered on NTV on October 1, 2002. The series was adapted into a 2006 live-action film subtitled Ghosts and a Tunnel of Secrets by Shochiku.
Who’s in it. Hanada Shounen-shi stars Junko Takeuchi as Hanada Tokuko (voice), Kazuki Yao as Hanada Ojirou (voice), Nachi Nozawa as Hanada Tokujirou (voice) and Aya Hisakawa as Yuki (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Hanada Shounen-shi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hanada Shounen-shi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hanada Shounen-shi tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hanada Shounen-shi (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hanada Shounen-shi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hanada Shounen-shi worth watching?
- Hanada Shounen-shi holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama, sci-fi & fantasy and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hanada Shounen-shi?
- Hanada Shounen-shi stars Junko Takeuchi, Kazuki Yao, Nachi Nozawa, Aya Hisakawa and Houko Kuwashima.
- When was Hanada Shounen-shi released?
- Hanada Shounen-shi was released in 2002.