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01/11/2017 - 03/29/2017 Finished

Hand Shakers (ハンドシェイカー)

Those who receive the Revelation of Babel must overcome many battles and trials. By grasping the hand of their special partner, these "Hand Shakers" transport themselves to the realm of Ziggurat, an alternate dimension where time no longer exists. Each pair of Hand Shakers must battle it out for the right to meet with God, who will reward them by granting them a single wish. Tazuna Takatsuki, a high school student with a penchant for fixing things, is one of these Hand Shakers. After receiving a request for repairs from Professor Makihara of a nearby university, Tazuna stumbles upon Koyori Akutagawa, a bedridden girl that reminds him of his deceased sister Musubu. Remembering her dying wish to never let go of her hand, Tazuna grasps Koyori's hand and awakens his power as a Hand Shaker. However, Koyori's life is directly tied to her status as a Hand Shaker, meaning if Tazuna was to ever let go of her hand she would die. With meeting God being their only hope for saving her, the duo must find a way to make their unique powers mesh together, overcome the opposing Hand Shakers, and make their wish come true.

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Total episodes

12

Canon episodes

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Filler episodes

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Canon episodes · 12 Filler episodes · 0

Every season

Seasons and sequels

You may wonder, how many seasons does Hand Shakers have? Well, currently Hand Shakers has a total of 2 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.

Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.

What to watch, what to skip

Watch order: filler vs canon

You're in luck! Hand Shakers doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.

The 12 episodes of Hand Shakers aired in 2017 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.

In short, the watch order for Hand Shakers is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which Hand Shakers episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.


Episode by episode

Complete guide by season

12 Episodes

List of Hand Shakers episodes with number, title, air date and whether they are canon or filler.
# Episodes Type
1Conductor to Contact01/11/2017 Canon
2Lead by Red01/18/2017 Canon
3Blade and Dagger01/25/2017 Canon
4Live Lab02/01/2017 Canon
5Meet Yet02/08/2017 Canon
6Emperor of Fortune02/15/2017 Canon
7Festival and Carnival02/22/2017 Canon
8Sing a Sonic03/01/2017 Canon
9Finally Fairy03/08/2017 Canon
10Kitten Kitchen03/15/2017 Canon
11Cocoon Cocoon03/22/2017 Canon
12Shake the Hands03/29/2017 Canon

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Where to watch Hand Shakers

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How many seasons does Hand Shakers have?

Hand Shakers has a total of 2 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.

How many episodes does Hand Shakers have?

In total, Hand Shakers has 12 episodes distributed across its 2 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.

What is the best order to watch Hand Shakers?

It is recommended to watch Hand Shakers in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.

Where can I watch Hand Shakers online?

Hand Shakers is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.

Is Hand Shakers a complete anime?

Yes, Hand Shakers is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.

How much filler does Hand Shakers have?

No, Hand Shakers does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.

Where can I see Hand Shakers's score and reviews on MyAnimeList?

You can check the score, reviews, characters and statistics for Hand Shakers directly on MyAnimeList, the world's largest anime database. There you'll find the community rating, global ranking and opinions from other fans.