Hanada Shounen-shi_
Original: 花田少年史
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.
Network
Nippon TV
Episodes
25
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Overview
Hanada Shounen-shi has 1 season with 25 episodes spanning 2002-2003.
Year context
Hanada Shounen-shi first aired 24 years ago in 2002.
CAST (18)
Junko Takeuchi
Hanada Tokuko (voice)
Kazuki Yao
Hanada Ojirou (voice)
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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)
SEASONS (1 season, 25 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
The Very Beginning
02
Wish of Yuki the Ghost
03
Hanada Jiro
04
The House where the Sunflower Blooms
05
Old Dick Grandpa
06
Kei-chan
07
Pork Chops
08
Crying in Breasts
09
Madame Katherine
10
Family
11
The Biggest Crisis of my Life
12
Something Precious
13
A Partner After 13 Years
14
Amanojaku
15
Gonpachi
16
Hana-san
17
The Ghost Under the Cherry Tree
18
Promise
19
The First Melon of the Harvest
20
Christmas Present
21
On a Snowy Night
22
Rinko
23
Evening Chores
24
Mother and Child Saint Protector
25
Dogtooth Violet Flowers
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
25
Episodes
25 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
Nippon TV
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
Where can I watch Hanada Shounen-shi?
Hanada Shounen-shi is available on Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, Prime Video, Netflix, Watcha. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Hanada Shounen-shi have?
Hanada Shounen-shi has 1 season with 25 episodes total.
Who stars in Hanada Shounen-shi?
The cast of Hanada Shounen-shi includes Junko Takeuchi, Kazuki Yao, Nachi Nozawa, Aya Hisakawa, Ayumi Kida.
What is the rating of Hanada Shounen-shi?
Hanada Shounen-shi has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
Is Hanada Shounen-shi still running?
Hanada Shounen-shi has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (4)
Animation
Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Comedy