Hanada Shounen-shi
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 25 Episodes
25 min per episode
2002 – 2003
Premiered: Tue, Oct 1, 2002
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 25: “Dogtooth Violet Flowers”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Junko Takeuchi
Hanada Tokuko (voice)
Kazuki Yao
Hanada Ojirou (voice)
Nachi Nozawa
Hanada Tokujirou (voice)
Aya Hisakawa
Yuki (voice)
Ayumi Kida
Machida-sensei (voice)
Houko Kuwashima
Murakami Souta (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Chichi-jijii (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi
Haruhiko (voice)
Kazue Ikura
Shin (voice)
Kazuyo Aoki
Tatsu (voice)
Mami Kingetsu
Melon (voice)
Mayumi Tanaka
Hanada Kazue (voice)
Megumi Ogata
Hitomi Yokomizo (voice)
Mika Kanai
Rinko (voice)
Minami Takayama
Takahito (voice)
Motoko Kumai
Hanada Ichiro (voice)
Rei Sakuma
Shizue (voice)
Rica Matsumoto
Kiyohei / Madam Catherine (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masayuki Kojima
Makoto Isshiki
Ryu Takizawa
Hiroshi Yamashita
Department Leadership Roster
Ryu Takizawa
Director of Photography
Hiroshi Yamashita
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanada Shounen-shi
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What is Hanada Shounen-shi 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.
How many seasons does Hanada Shounen-shi have?
Hanada Shounen-shi comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Hanada Shounen-shi?
Key cast members in Hanada Shounen-shi include Junko Takeuchi, Kazuki Yao, Nachi Nozawa, Aya Hisakawa, Ayumi Kida.
Who created or directed Hanada Shounen-shi?
Hanada Shounen-shi was developed and directed by Masayuki Kojima.