“Nene summons boy ghost Hanako-kun, becomes his assistant, uncovering school's Seven Mysteries after mermaid curse.”
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun
地縛少年花子くん
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Synopsis
Nene summons boy ghost Hanako-kun, becomes his assistant, uncovering school's Seven Mysteries after mermaid curse.
Rumors of the supernatural overrun Kamome Academy, namely the "Seven Mysteries." One of these mysteries is the legend of Hanako-san, the ghost of a young girl residing in the girl's bathroom on the third floor of the old school building, who is said to grant any wish her summoner desires. First-year high school student Nene Yashiro daringly summons Hanako-san in desperate need of love, but the Hanako that appears before her is a boy! After Hanako-kun claims that he has no magical items of use, Nene tries various ways to get noticed by her crush. With her desperation reaching its peak, she gets into trouble after consuming a mermaid scale, which turns her into a fish. Hanako-kun rescues her, binding their fates together in the process; in return for this aid, Nene must become his assistant. Now entangled in the supernatural realm, Nene soon discovers that there's much more to the school's Seven Mysteries than basic rumors.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 36 sampled reviews
What 36 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.23 · split reception
6.3 pts
Recommenders 9.3 · others 3.0
↓ 1.56
Running avg · Dec 2018 → Dec 2025
- 10 “This work is a stunning masterpiece that stands out as my absolute favorite due to its incredible drama and beautiful art. I have no criticisms to offer, as the experience is truly unforgettable...”
- 10 “The art is absolutely gorgeous, the story only improves as it progresses, and the characters—especially Yashiro—are incredibly well-written and emotionally resonant. There are no notable flaws to...”
- 10 “The art is unique and beautiful, and the author excels at creating lovable, funny, and relatable characters. There are no criticisms to report, as the reading experience is consistently enjoyable...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Dec 2014 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M43063 catalog