Hakone-chan English Sub & Dub

About Hakone-chan

Here is what Hakone-chan (温泉幼精ハコネちゃん) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, slice of life and supernatural anime by Asahi Production and Ashi Productions (2015). At its core: The story follows Hakone, a hot spring spirit who descended to a spa resort on Earth. However, with her long slumber, she looks like a little girl on the outside.

As things develop, the high school boy Touya stumbles across her at a hot spring and ends up joining Hakone in retrieving her original powers.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Mitsuo Iwata as Hakoneko and Nozomi Furuki as Otama. This one is best suited to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 13 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Asahi Production and Ashi Productions, so the studio's house style defines how Hakone-chan looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 5.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Mitsuo Iwata voicing Hakoneko gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2015, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.