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Barakamon Watch Order
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Also known as Handa-kun, バラカモン, はんだくん
Where to start Barakamon: begin with Barakamon, episode 1 (2014). This Barakamon watch order lists Seishuu Handa's story chronologically. Barakamon (Episodes 1-12) is the island comedy and the main path. Handa-kun (Episodes 1-12) is an optional gag prequel set in his high-school years; it comes first in the timeline but its jokes land best after Barakamon. Mijikamon is an optional set of short ONA extras. Release order is Barakamon, then Handa-kun.
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Start with Barakamon (12 episodes).
Checked November 2026
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Handa-kun
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Episodes 1-12Optional
Optional gag prequel (2016): Handa's high-school days, six years earlier. Best watched after Barakamon.
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Barakamon
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Episodes 1-12
Start here. Barakamon (12 episodes, 2014): calligrapher Handa is exiled to a remote island. Main series.
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Barakamon: Mijikamon
#3 · 1 entry
- 3MijikamonOptional
Optional 2-minute chibi shorts (2014) released alongside Barakamon. Skip if you only want the TV episodes.
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Checked November 2026
Handa-kun (12) is an optional gag prequel; watch it after Barakamon.
Mijikamon shorts are optional.
What to skip
- Watch first
- The story starts at Episodes 1-12 (Barakamon). Before that, Episodes 1-12 (Handa-kun) is optional.
- What to skip
- 2 entries are optional: Episodes 1-12 (Handa-kun) and Mijikamon (Barakamon: Mijikamon). The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Episodes 1-12 (Handa-kun). Optional gag prequel (2016): Handa's high-school days, six years earlier.
- Mijikamon (Barakamon: Mijikamon). Optional 2-minute chibi shorts (2014) released alongside Barakamon.
The correct order to watch Barakamon, as one listShowHide
Watch Barakamon in this order. 3 entries, chronological.
- Handa-kun: Episodes 1-12 — optional
- Barakamon: Episodes 1-12
- Barakamon: Mijikamon: Mijikamon (ONA) — optional
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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Barakamon watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Barakamon in?
Start with Barakamon (12 episodes). Handa-kun (12) is an optional gag prequel; watch it after Barakamon. Mijikamon shorts are optional.
Where should I start Barakamon?
Start with Barakamon, episode 1 (2014). Watch Handa-kun afterward if you want more Handa.
Is Handa-kun a prequel?
Yes. It is set about six years before Barakamon, in Handa's high-school days. It is a separate gag comedy, so it is optional.
Why is Handa-kun listed first but marked optional?
This page lists the timeline, and Handa-kun happens first. Its humor leans on knowing Barakamon, so most fans recommend it second.
Do I need Mijikamon?
No. They are 2-minute chibi comedy shorts released alongside Barakamon.
What is the chronological order of Barakamon?
Start with Episodes 1-12 (Handa-kun), then continue with Episodes 1-12 (Barakamon) and Mijikamon (Barakamon: Mijikamon). The full Barakamon watch order on this page has 3 entries across 3 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Barakamon?
In the order they aired, start with Mijikamon (Barakamon: Mijikamon), then Episodes 1-12 (Barakamon) and Episodes 1-12 (Handa-kun). Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order.
How many episodes is Barakamon?
Barakamon has 24 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 ONA.
Can I skip anything in Barakamon?
Yes. 2 entries are marked optional: Episodes 1-12 (Handa-kun) and Mijikamon (Barakamon: Mijikamon). Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Barakamon finished?
Yes. Barakamon has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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