Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun! English Sub & Dub

About Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun!

Looking for background on Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun! (さわらないで小手指くん)? This comedy, ecchi and romance series by Quad (2025) starts out like this. The premise: Kotesashi Kouyou possesses outstanding skill as a masseur. He aspires to become a sports doctor and wants to get a scholarship in medical school.

Another thread: Starting spring, he attends the high school attached to Seiwa University, a sports powerhouse. Since his family is not wealthy, he has to work as a hostel manager, where he is also allowed to stay, to pay for his school expenses. There he encounters high school girl athletes with various problems.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Rikuya Yasuda as Kouyou Kotesashi and Ruriko Aoki as Miyuki Hongou. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. With 12 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Quad, which means the visual identity of Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun! follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 5.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Rikuya Yasuda voicing Kouyou Kotesashi gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2025, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.