Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time 2014
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 6, 2014
- Last Aired
- May 26, 2014
- Format
- 1 season · 21 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~2.5 hours (7 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Dominos" (★ 7/10)
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ
- Where to Stream
- Hulu, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel
What is Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time?
Topic: Television series "Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time" (2014). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 21
- Runtime
- 7 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 6, 2014
- Last aired
- May 26, 2014
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 73 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 21 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~7 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
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Title: Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time.
Year: 2014.
Rating: TV-14.
Genres: Animation and Comedy.
Characters: Rumi Yokoi (diligent student), Toshinari Seki (desk mate).
Plot: Rumi Yokoi is a diligent student. Her in-class life changes when her desk mate, Toshinari Seki, begins playing by himself at his desk during class. Rumi is irked by Seki's distracting and intricate playtime but becomes drawn into his hobby. She finds herself unable to focus as she observes Seki's ways of slacking off in class.
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Should you watch it?
“A diligent student finds her focus challenged by her desk mate's intricate ways of slacking off.”
- Intricate and stunning ways of slacking off in class
- Engaging dynamic between a diligent student and a distracting desk mate
- Comedy centered around classroom playtime
- The protagonist's inability to focus on class might be distracting
Watch it if you enjoy animation and comedy centered on school life.
The series is rated TV-14 and features animation and comedy.
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Episode guide
Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress
Season 1 · 21 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dominos Mytharc Jan 6, 2014
- E2 Shogi (1) Core Jan 13, 2014
- E3 Desk Polishing Core Jan 20, 2014
- E4 Go Core Jan 27, 2014
- E5 Eraser Stamp Core Feb 3, 2014
- E6 Disaster Drill Core Feb 10, 2014
- E7 Note Passing Core Feb 10, 2014
- E8 Shogi (2) Core Feb 24, 2014
- E9 Knitting Core Mar 3, 2014
- E10 Golf Core Mar 10, 2014
- E11 Mountain Climbing Core Mar 17, 2014
- E12 RC Car Core Mar 24, 2014
- E13 Pool Core Mar 31, 2014
- E14 Lunch Core Apr 7, 2014
- E15 Paper Sumo Core Apr 14, 2014
- E16 Shogi vs. Chess Core Apr 21, 2014
- E17 Fukuwarai Core Apr 28, 2014
- E18 Magic Core May 5, 2014
- E19 Glasses Core May 12, 2014
- E20 Flipbook Mytharc May 19, 2014
- E21 Bag Inspection Mytharc May 26, 2014
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream this series?
The series was simulcast by Crunchyroll.
Is it worth watching?
The series is an animation and comedy featuring intricate playtime and a unique classroom dynamic.
How long is the binge duration?
The series consists of 21 episodes.
Are there any essential episodes to know?
The series is a 21-episode run aired between January and May 2014.
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