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はんだくん [Handa-kun] #5
はんだくん 5
半田清、高校生活最大の難関・修学旅行に挑む…!
ただでさえ苦手な団体行動に挑む半田くんの前に現れたのは、あからさまにめんどくさそうなライバルキャラたち…! 京都の街で一色触発! ?「ばらかもん」のスピンオフだけど、その設定は一切忘れて楽しんでいただきたい第5巻、半田軍と一緒にhave a nice trip❤
ただでさえ苦手な団体行動に挑む半田くんの前に現れたのは、あからさまにめんどくさそうなライバルキャラたち…! 京都の街で一色触発! ?「ばらかもん」のスピンオフだけど、その設定は一切忘れて楽しんでいただきたい第5巻、半田軍と一緒にhave a nice trip❤
150 pages, Paperback
First published February 12, 2016
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Satsuki Yoshino
80 books93 followersYOSHINO Satsuki
Name (in native language): ヨシノサツキ
Zodiac: Gemini
Name (in native language): ヨシノサツキ
Zodiac: Gemini
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October 2, 2017
Masih menghibur sih tapi lama-lama daku lelah dengan semua kesalahpahaman itu.... (_ _)"
March 17, 2018
Haddeewww... cape ga sih jadi Handa-kun yg berprasangka jelek mulu...
May 6, 2018
I laughed out loud reading this. Ah poor Sei Handa, I really thought he’d be able to at least fix some misunderstandings or be closer to making a friend.
April 20, 2018
A class trip to old Kyoto? Multiple run-ins with idiots from the all-boys school from the next town over? The haunting reality that nobody is going to leave Handa-kun alone, no matter how much he wants them to?
What could possibly go wrong?
Burdened by a promise to his best buddy to make some friends on this trip, Handa is no different here than elsewhere in the Handa-kun oeuvre: the boy wanders with purpose, hates it when others assume the best of him, and is dreadfully fearful of getting left behind (despite never really wanting to keep pace). But now that the young calligrapher has been dumped into a class trip, he's got no clue how to ensure temporary friendships blossom into something more, much less to push his hangers-on to do as much for themselves as they would for him.
Fortunately, HANDA-KUN #5, in spite of the new environs, doesn't stray too far from the norm (assuming the norm is what's best). Heck, by page 7, readers are entreated to the character's hysterical ditherings when he exhaustively overthinks whether it's okay to participate in such mundane pursuits as sharing candy. Egad, this kid is hopeless.
But the real charm of this volume rests in how the supporting cast is no longer fixated on changing (or exploiting) Handa for their own benefit. In fact, it's the opposite. Now, everyone is doing their utmost to protect Handa. Such a change would have been unthinkable two volumes ago, but this collection of oddballs makes this narrative approach both wildly unnecessary and downright hilarious.
The boys of the Handa Army openly bicker and feud with the kids from the neighboring school, while the mousy library girl and the kunoichi-like obsessive girl, Miyoko Kinjou, are keen to snipe gossips from the shadows. It's funny to see how the protective bubble surrounding Handa ducks and weaves without him knowing it.
As such, the only threat to the security of Handa's insecurity is Asahi Ichimiya, the king of the area boys' school. Ichimiya-kun is relentlessly cocky, doesn't care for the feelings of others, and routinely notes how convenient it would be to conquer others for his own pursuits. Simply put, the guy is an ass. So, naturally, when Ichimiya learns of another handsome fellow who commands a legion of followers, he plans to ruin the guy.
Too bad there is no teenager in the world less interested in being lauded by his peers, less interested in garnering fame for merely existing, and less interested in testing the boundaries of every social contract known to human kind . . . than Seishuu Handa.
Because, quite frankly, Handa doesn't care. He never did. And chances are high that he never will.
Seishuu Handa just wants to be Seishuu Handa.
What could possibly go wrong?
Burdened by a promise to his best buddy to make some friends on this trip, Handa is no different here than elsewhere in the Handa-kun oeuvre: the boy wanders with purpose, hates it when others assume the best of him, and is dreadfully fearful of getting left behind (despite never really wanting to keep pace). But now that the young calligrapher has been dumped into a class trip, he's got no clue how to ensure temporary friendships blossom into something more, much less to push his hangers-on to do as much for themselves as they would for him.
Fortunately, HANDA-KUN #5, in spite of the new environs, doesn't stray too far from the norm (assuming the norm is what's best). Heck, by page 7, readers are entreated to the character's hysterical ditherings when he exhaustively overthinks whether it's okay to participate in such mundane pursuits as sharing candy. Egad, this kid is hopeless.
But the real charm of this volume rests in how the supporting cast is no longer fixated on changing (or exploiting) Handa for their own benefit. In fact, it's the opposite. Now, everyone is doing their utmost to protect Handa. Such a change would have been unthinkable two volumes ago, but this collection of oddballs makes this narrative approach both wildly unnecessary and downright hilarious.
The boys of the Handa Army openly bicker and feud with the kids from the neighboring school, while the mousy library girl and the kunoichi-like obsessive girl, Miyoko Kinjou, are keen to snipe gossips from the shadows. It's funny to see how the protective bubble surrounding Handa ducks and weaves without him knowing it.
As such, the only threat to the security of Handa's insecurity is Asahi Ichimiya, the king of the area boys' school. Ichimiya-kun is relentlessly cocky, doesn't care for the feelings of others, and routinely notes how convenient it would be to conquer others for his own pursuits. Simply put, the guy is an ass. So, naturally, when Ichimiya learns of another handsome fellow who commands a legion of followers, he plans to ruin the guy.
Too bad there is no teenager in the world less interested in being lauded by his peers, less interested in garnering fame for merely existing, and less interested in testing the boundaries of every social contract known to human kind . . . than Seishuu Handa.
Because, quite frankly, Handa doesn't care. He never did. And chances are high that he never will.
Seishuu Handa just wants to be Seishuu Handa.
May 9, 2017
In Summary
It’s delusion insanity squared when the Handa Army clashes with students from a rival school during their class trip. While the Kyoto setting allows for fun props and samurai cosplay, these chapters are heavy on historical references, which will go over the heads of most Western readers. And although most of the Handa Army’s hijinks are predictable, the trip brings out a surprising side of Kondou, who isn’t as immune to HND Syndrome as previously thought.
The Review
Volume 5 covers the class trip that Handa’s been anticipating as an opportunity to make friends. Although it does include the usual misunderstandings and failed attempts at bonding with classmates, most of the plot is dominated by students from another school. Nicknamed the “White Shirts,” they get along with the students of Handa’s school like cats and dogs. And this rival school has its own charismatic leader and minions to match Handa and his army.
By “match,” I do mean match. Ichimiya’s bodyguards are comprised of a burly delinquent, a bespectacled nerd, a pretty fashionista, and a no-name ordinary guy. The most entertaining of them is Sousuke Kojika, who goes to interesting lengths for the sake of beauty and has a unique connection to the delinquent of the Handa Army.
As with Handa and his Army, Ichimiya’s Bodyguards operate largely independent of the leader they idolize. So while Handa and Ichimiya are touring Kyoto’s sights, the Army and Bodyguards are waging war, which alternates between group efforts and individuals facing off against his equivalent. Much of this fighting is just a hyped version of the usual Handa Army antics, but the big surprise is the clash between the average guys. Kondou has been a levelheaded observer for most of this series, but it turns out he’s not completely dispassionate when it comes to Handa either.
A major challenge Western readers will have with the arc is the Kyoto backdrop. In keeping with the tourist spots they visit, characters dress up as Japanese icons and make historical references in jokes and insults. If you’ve studied Japanese history or watched one of the many anime or Japanese dramas about the Shinsengumi/Ryouma Sakamoto/Bakumatsu, you have a decent chance of enjoying these chapters. If not, the translation notes in the back of the book provide a lot of information, but it will require much flipping back and forth.
Extras include the title illustration in color, bonus manga, translation notes, and an installment of “Handa-Kun News.”
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
It’s delusion insanity squared when the Handa Army clashes with students from a rival school during their class trip. While the Kyoto setting allows for fun props and samurai cosplay, these chapters are heavy on historical references, which will go over the heads of most Western readers. And although most of the Handa Army’s hijinks are predictable, the trip brings out a surprising side of Kondou, who isn’t as immune to HND Syndrome as previously thought.
The Review
Volume 5 covers the class trip that Handa’s been anticipating as an opportunity to make friends. Although it does include the usual misunderstandings and failed attempts at bonding with classmates, most of the plot is dominated by students from another school. Nicknamed the “White Shirts,” they get along with the students of Handa’s school like cats and dogs. And this rival school has its own charismatic leader and minions to match Handa and his army.
By “match,” I do mean match. Ichimiya’s bodyguards are comprised of a burly delinquent, a bespectacled nerd, a pretty fashionista, and a no-name ordinary guy. The most entertaining of them is Sousuke Kojika, who goes to interesting lengths for the sake of beauty and has a unique connection to the delinquent of the Handa Army.
As with Handa and his Army, Ichimiya’s Bodyguards operate largely independent of the leader they idolize. So while Handa and Ichimiya are touring Kyoto’s sights, the Army and Bodyguards are waging war, which alternates between group efforts and individuals facing off against his equivalent. Much of this fighting is just a hyped version of the usual Handa Army antics, but the big surprise is the clash between the average guys. Kondou has been a levelheaded observer for most of this series, but it turns out he’s not completely dispassionate when it comes to Handa either.
A major challenge Western readers will have with the arc is the Kyoto backdrop. In keeping with the tourist spots they visit, characters dress up as Japanese icons and make historical references in jokes and insults. If you’ve studied Japanese history or watched one of the many anime or Japanese dramas about the Shinsengumi/Ryouma Sakamoto/Bakumatsu, you have a decent chance of enjoying these chapters. If not, the translation notes in the back of the book provide a lot of information, but it will require much flipping back and forth.
Extras include the title illustration in color, bonus manga, translation notes, and an installment of “Handa-Kun News.”
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
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September 16, 2017
It's almost painful how bad at relationships Handa and his army are. It's very amusing, but I wish there could be some kind of friendship breakthrough where they all understand reality at the same time. There's only one volume left to go so I don't think we'll get more cohesive plot than this school trip offered, but it was nice to have everything connected instead of separate episodes in this volume. I was also happy to see an anime is being made so I'll have to see if that's come out yet.
July 25, 2018
I mean obvs I read this in English, first of all. Secondly, I really enjoyed this arc. School trip cliches that are played out because the writer is fully aware that they're cliched -- yeah, I dig it.
...seriously, though, how did this kid become the young man in the Barakamon series? The brain boggles a little.
...seriously, though, how did this kid become the young man in the Barakamon series? The brain boggles a little.
December 2, 2017
Good volume.
January 19, 2018
hahahaha... seri ini lucu, terutama bagian jorokin Handa sampai nyemplung sungai.
April 6, 2018
This is cute.
July 9, 2019
I found this incredibly hard to follow.
August 1, 2020
The unofficial battle of influence between Sei Handa of Haiko High School against Asahi Ichimiya of Shirofuku High School yields an unpredictable result.
March 19, 2022
2.5
lama-lama capek juga ya
lama-lama capek juga ya
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