Episode 8 of Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun! is scheduled to air today, Sunday, November 23, 2025.
The story revolves around the hilariously unlucky Kotesashi-kun, whose existence seems to attract disaster, and his determined, though often thwarted, attempts to live a normal school life. Following the latest chaotic event involving a misfired romantic gesture or a school festival disaster in Episode 7, this installment is expected to focus on a new, large-scale mishap that spirals completely out of control, forcing Kotesashi-kun into yet another absurd scenario.
This episode is dedicated to the themes of Escalating Absurdity and The Inevitability of Kotesashi’s Misfortune.
Where to Watch
New episodes typically air every Sunday.
- Crunchyroll [Crunchyroll – Official Listing] (Simulcast available globally)
- HIDIVE [HIDIVE – Official Listing] (Streaming in select regions)
Approximate Air Times (English Subtitled Release):
| Time Zone | Release Time |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 11:00 p.m. (Sunday) |
| Pacific Standard Time (PST) | 7:00 a.m. (Sunday) |
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | 10:00 a.m. (Sunday) |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 3:00 p.m. (Sunday) |
What Happens in Episode 8
The narrative will likely center on a common school event that turns disastrous due to Kotesashi’s presence:
- The Fateful Field Trip: The class embarks on a seemingly mundane field trip, perhaps to a museum or a nature reserve. Kotesashi’s involvement quickly transforms the excursion into a survival challenge or a source of public embarrassment for the entire school.
- Miscommunication Mayhem: A critical misunderstanding involving a romantic rival or a demanding teacher spirals rapidly. Kotesashi’s attempts to clarify the situation only serve to exacerbate the chaos, leading to a massive, public calamity.
- The Return of a Rival: A previous character who suffered due to Kotesashi’s bad luck might return, attempting to exact revenge. Naturally, their revenge plot backfires spectacularly, causing more pain to themselves and even more chaos around Kotesashi.
- The New Disaster Skill: Kotesashi-kun may unwittingly activate a new “skill” related to his misfortune, such as attracting rare wildlife or causing technology to break down, which contributes to the episode’s central disaster.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Episode 8
This episode is essential for fans of pure, unadulterated comedic misfortune and escalating slice-of-life absurdity.
- Maximum Laughs: It guarantees a pinnacle of the series’ signature humor, relying on rapid-fire escalation and the visual breakdown of order around a perpetually innocent protagonist.
- Classic Setups: The installment utilizes common anime tropes (like field trips or school events) only to subvert them hilariously, showing how Kotesashi-kun can destroy any peaceful setting just by existing.
- Relatable Disaster: Watching a character fail so spectacularly and consistently in their efforts to be normal provides strangely cathartic and highly engaging viewing.
Sources:
- Crunchyroll [Crunchyroll – Official Listing]
- HIDIVE [HIDIVE – Official Listing]
- Anime News Network – Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun! (TV) [Anime News Network – TV Info]
- MyAnimeList – Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun! [MyAnimeList – Series Info]
