

Also known as: Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time
All Rumi Yokoi wants to do is focus during school, but she is constantly distracted by Toshinari Seki, her neighboring classmate. Paying attention during class is the least of Seki's worries, as he obsesses over intricate setups created using an assortment of items, from an elaborate domino course on his desk to a treacherous war played out with shogi pieces. Yokoi desperately attempts to focus in class, only to be repeatedly sucked into his intriguing eccentricities; however, they always seem to end up with her getting in trouble with their teacher. Fortunately, lessons will never be dull with Seki's antics around!
21
Total episodes
21
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
0%
% Filler
Every season
Single Season
Currently, Tonari no Seki-kun has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
You're in luck! Tonari no Seki-kun doesn't have a single filler episode: all 21 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 21 episodes of Tonari no Seki-kun aired in 2014 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 Tonari no Seki-kun is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 21 without detours. If you came looking for which Tonari no Seki-kun episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
21 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominos01/06/2014 | 01/06/2014 | Canon |
| 2 | Shogi01/13/2014 | 01/13/2014 | Canon |
| 3 | Desk Polishing01/20/2014 | 01/20/2014 | Canon |
| 4 | Go01/27/2014 | 01/27/2014 | Canon |
| 5 | Eraser Stamp— | — | Canon |
| 6 | Disaster Drill— | — | Canon |
| 7 | Note Passing— | — | Canon |
| 8 | Shogi 2— | — | Canon |
| 9 | Knitting— | — | Canon |
| 10 | Golf— | — | Canon |
| 11 | Mountain Climbing— | — | Canon |
| 12 | RC Car— | — | Canon |
| 13 | Pool— | — | Canon |
| 14 | Lunch— | — | Canon |
| 15 | Paper Sumo— | — | Canon |
| 16 | Shogi vs. Chess— | — | Canon |
| 17 | Fukuwarai— | — | Canon |
| 18 | Magic— | — | Canon |
| 19 | Glasses— | — | Canon |
| 20 | Flipbook— | — | Canon |
| 21 | Personal Belongings Inspection— | — | Canon |
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Common questions
Tonari no Seki-kun has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
In total, Tonari no Seki-kun has 21 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
It is recommended to watch Tonari no Seki-kun 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.
Tonari no Seki-kun is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll, HIDIVE. 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.
Yes, Tonari no Seki-kun is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
No, Tonari no Seki-kun 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.
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