---
title: "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/keep-your-hands-off-eizouken-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 92579
imdb_id: "tt10320398"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 115
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/keep-your-hands-off-eizouken-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! is a Japanese television series that premiered in 2020. Based on the manga series written and illustrated by Sumito Oowara, the show follows a group of high school students who collaborate to create anime. The story centers on Midori Asakusa, a first-year student who is passionate about animation and believes that the concept is the most important element of the medium. Although she fills sketchbooks with ideas, she feels unable to produce anime on her own. Her friend Sayaka Kanamori, who is described as money-loving, recognizes Asakusa's talent. They are joined by a classmate named Tsubame Mizusaki, a charismatic fashion model who aspires to be an animator. Together, the three students form an animation club with the goal of creating what they define as the ultimate world. The series explores their creative process and their shared ambition to produce the greatest anime series possible. The original manga has been serialized in the magazine Monthly Big Comic Spirits since 2016.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three high school girls form an animation club to bring their wildest anime concepts to life."

### Why Watch
- Vibrant animation showcasing the anime creation process
- Distinctive characters each with unique artistic passions
- Celebration of creativity and friendship through anime-making

### Caveats & Content Note
- May be less engaging for viewers unfamiliar with anime culture
- Pacing can feel rushed during ambitious project sequences
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and up; focuses on positive themes of teamwork and artistic expression.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: energetic, creative, whimsical, heartfelt, collaborative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sairi Ito** as *Midori Asakusa (voice)*
- **Mutsumi Tamura** as *Sayaka Kanamori (voice)*
- **Misato Matsuoka** as *Tsubame Mizusaki (voice)*
- **Yumiri Hanamori** as *Doumeki (voice)*
- **Mikako Komatsu** as *Sakaki Sowande (voice)*
- **Masaomi Yamahashi** as *Security Club Member (voice)*
- **Eriko Kadokura** as *Student (voice)*
- **Yuki Ono** as *Robot Club Ono (voice)*
- **Kazuhiko Inoue** as *Mr. Fujimoto (voice)*
- **Shuki Sato** as *Anime Club Member (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is prior knowledge of anime necessary to enjoy this series?
Not required, though familiarity with anime culture may enhance appreciation of certain references.

### Q: What is the main goal of the characters in the series?
The trio aims to create the ultimate animated world by starting their own animation club.

### Q: Are there any major conflicts or antagonists in the show?
The primary challenges stem from the complexities of collaboration and realizing ambitious creative visions.

### Q: Does the show focus more on storytelling or the process of making anime?
It balances both, with significant attention given to depicting the animation creation process.

### Q: Is the series appropriate for younger viewers?
While generally suitable for teens, some themes are best appreciated by those familiar with creative pursuits.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sign in - Google Accounts](https://keep.google.com/)
- [Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keep_Your_Hands_Off_Eizouken!)
- [Watch Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! - Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GY0X54Q96/keep-your-hands-off-eizouken)
- [Google Keep - Notes and lists - App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-keep-notes-and-lists/id1029207872)
- [Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (TV Series 2020) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10320398/)
- [KEEP Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*