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Hand Shakers

  • TV Series
  • 2017
  • TV-14
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
3.3/10
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Hand Shakers (2017)
AnimeHand-Drawn AnimationActionAnimationSci-Fi

When high schooler Tazuna happens to hold hands with a girl in a lab, the two form the contract of Hand Shakers - couples who must fight in otherworldly battles to have a wish granted by God... Read allWhen high schooler Tazuna happens to hold hands with a girl in a lab, the two form the contract of Hand Shakers - couples who must fight in otherworldly battles to have a wish granted by God. There's just one catch: Letting go means death.When high schooler Tazuna happens to hold hands with a girl in a lab, the two form the contract of Hand Shakers - couples who must fight in otherworldly battles to have a wish granted by God. There's just one catch: Letting go means death.

  • Stars
    • Sumire Morohoshi
    • Lara Woodhull
    • Justin Briner
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.3/10
    233
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    • Stars
      • Sumire Morohoshi
      • Lara Woodhull
      • Justin Briner
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Sumire Morohoshi
    Sumire Morohoshi
    • Koyori Akutagawa
    • 2017
    Lara Woodhull
    • Koyori Akutagawa
    • 2017
    Justin Briner
    • Tazuna Takatsuki
    • 2017
    Sôma Saitô
    Sôma Saitô
    • Tazuna Takatsuki…
    • 2017
    Mikako Komatsu
    • Kodama Awaza
    • 2017
    Anthony Bowling
    • Makihara…
    • 2017
    Shôtarô Morikubo
    Shôtarô Morikubo
    • Makihara…
    • 2017
    Sumire Uesaka
    Sumire Uesaka
    • Chizuru Mitsudera
    • 2017
    Kaito Ishikawa
    • Hayate Asuma
    • 2017
    Sarah Wiedenheft
    • Chizuru
    • 2017
    Aaron Roberts
    • Hayate Asuma
    • 2017
    Ai Kayano
    Ai Kayano
    • Riri Hojo
    • 2017
    Natalie Hoover
    • Lily
    • 2017
    Trina Nishimura
    Trina Nishimura
    • Masaru…
    • 2017
    Ayumu Murase
    Ayumu Murase
    • Masaru Houjou…
    • 2017
    Kenjiro Tsuda
    Kenjiro Tsuda
    • Daichi Nagaoka
    • 2017
    Bryn Apprill
    • Kodama Awaza
    • 2017
    Alejandro Saab
    Alejandro Saab
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    • 2017
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    10langdoeliao

    For The Awkward

    This a story of a boy meeting a girl and their relationship. One of the things that may discourage people from this anime is the fact that there's nothing particularly new or innovative, but just the same, this show tells a story that I found to be emotional, meaningful, and enjoyable.

    The chemistry between the two main characters is there instantly, and it's a believable connection as well. Tazuna and Koyori are reliant upon each other in the end. Tazuna keeps Koyori alive and Koyori gives him the power to fight off their enemies.

    Also just as important are the moments between battles, with two teenagers being teenagers. The romance is not very subtle, but there's no denying that it's endearing and cute. It made me want to cheer for them more and more with each passing episode.

    Also augmenting to the show is a soundtrack that combines classical music with electronic music. The piano and the beats work well with each other and only further make the tone of the moment noticeable. You can't mistake what the mood is when a soundtrack is playing.

    The art style can take some time to adjust to, but there is a certain beauty to it. the colors are vibrant, the animations are well-done.

    I hear that this anime borrows from another anime titled "K." I don't know this to be true, so I'll have to look "K" up to see. Otherwise, I'm not really sure what people are complaining about.

    As a person who's quiet and a bit shy, I found myself latching onto the show and its characters instantly.

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 2017 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Пожимая руку
    • Production companies
      • GoHands
      • Frontier Works
      • Kadokawa
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      • 23m
    • Color
      • Color

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