AniWorthHanada Shounen-shi
Introduction
Ichiro Hanada is a hyperactive little boy who lives with his parents, sister, and grandfather in a rural town. He is always up to some kind of mischief, often teasing his sister or making rude comments to others. Consequently, his mother constantly scolds him, and even the neighbours express disturbance from time to time on how rowdy he can be.
One day, after pulling a terrible prank, Ichiro sprints onto the streets as his mother chases him. He steals a nearby bicycle and takes on a dangerous route, eventually being hit by a truck. Miraculously, he survives the crash, requiring nine stitches to the back of his head and balding for the surgery. However, the near-death experience gains him the ability to see ghosts—the last thing he needs in his life.
Since Ichiro is the only one who can communicate with them, several ghosts of people who have recently died come to him, seeking help to fulfill their last wishes before achieving enlightenment. Each adventure with a ghost leaves the young and curious boy with a different lesson that gradually makes him wiser.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Audience reviews
5 · Sample from the first available page, separate from the total number of ratings.
KrenZane
*A clear vision for a wholesome piece of rough countryside beauty housing creative tales on life's value*
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Everyone knows everyone dies. Yes, this is going to be an existential reflection. For the sentimental ponderers this faintly lit ambiguity that occasionally bursts into a large glimpse of "the place past the veil" is an acquaintance they have long awaited for more interactions with. The heart truly seeks what can wrap one up warmly with the mysteries of life; the stories that are yet to be lived, inhibited by a shortage of liberated breaths, are keenly sought after. To be sensitive is to be imprisoned in indolence for the exploration of emotions in-depth and letting sentimentality dictate the nature of movement. Still, it's reasonable to get tired of being reminded of our fleeting…
Read at the sourceFondai
If you’ve managed to stumble onto this anime then don’t gloss over it. Sit down and watch it. This show is genuinely hilarious but still knows how to take itself seriously. From the moment he called his mother an ‘old hag’ I found myself laughing out loud and knew I was in for some damn good content (and it sure didn’t disappoint).
The show itself is somewhat episodic (similar to Hell Girl or Mushishi). And while this works really well it can start to wear on you. About halfway through I was beginning to feel the effects of the repetitive nature that comes with episodic content though to my delight it didn’t take long for this to be corrected. Gradually the stories start expanding in size, developing more descriptive plot lines and running over multiple episodes (the longest story running…
Read at the sourcejohnbradshaw
I gotta admit, when I first heard about this anime, I thought Hanada Shounen-shi would be a water down version of Natsume's Book of Fiends. But oh boy, how I was wrong. Hanada Shounen-shi is its own thing, a kind of traditional Japanese hometown entertainment and a very good one at that.
Right from the start we got introduced to Ichiro Hanada, a mischievous boy - as all kids should be. He's always cursing everyone around him and doing stuff that drive them crazy. One faithful day, he got himself in a traffic accident. Fortunately, he's safe but after that near-death experience, he found himself seeing ghost and from there the journey of our little reluctant hero begins.
This anime took a very different approach from the usual. It's very straightforward, aggressive and surprisingly heart…
Read at the sourceBigaback
Easiy the most underrated comedy anime around. This has the makings of an all time great with an original and refreshing plot following a rebellious boy who after an accedent, has the ability to connect with the spiritual world and has to do favors (usually relectant) for the dead.
What makes this show so great is like Mushishi (which is the depressing mature version of this) its episodic yet doesnt follow the same pattern making it unpredictable and engaging as not every episode has a happy ending, some tragic, some funny and some out right inspirational.
Dont let the cover fool you, this is a seinen anime and gets better after every episode. My only hang with it is the awful opening and eding choices of songs, other than that, this show is flawless
Read at the sourcechelmquist
Hanada Shounen-shi is a very high quality show. Everything from the character design - quite faithful to the manga - to the backgrounds are top notch, with a soft, pastoral, water-color feel. Even the music is a cut above the usual, sounding almost like it came from a British television show about country life. It really helps set the mood for the semi-rural setting. The story arcs are usually from two to three episodes. It's very smart, and tightly written. The direction is excellent, with just the right angles and moods, capturing the moments of genuine emotion, while still being able to treat the harsh realities of life honestly. There is no gratuitous sappiness; nothing is forced.
Above all, it's really, really funny.
While it's not for the very young (there is some brief nudity, som…
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