Watch Episodes Add to My List Add to Favorites Alternative TitlesJapanese: 田中くんはいつもけだるげ English: Tanaka-kun is Always Listless German: Tanaka-kun is Always Listless French: Tanaka-kun is Always Listless More titles InformationType: TV Episodes: 12 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Apr 9, 2016 to Jun 25, 2016 Premiered: Spring 2016 Broadcast: Saturdays at 22:00 (JST) Producers: Bandai Visual, Dentsu, Frontier Works, Lantis, Shochiku, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Movic, Yahoo! Japan, Grooove Licensors: Sentai Filmworks Studios: SILVER LINK. Source: Web manga Genre: Slice of Life Themes: Iyashikei, School Duration: 24 min. per ep. Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older StatisticsScore: 7.811 (scored by 216,225 users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #9892 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #493 Members: 475,246 Favorites: 4,344 Available AtResourcesStreaming Platforms |
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Jun 25, 2016 WFCgbow Recommended While scrolling down the Spring 2016 anime list I encountered Tanaka-kun is Always Listless. It seemed like an anime with no presence and no one would've cared about it. I was wrong. The anime is actually really good overall and people started noticing it because it was actually good. I feel this is really underrated because of the unusual synopsis and such. The story is about Tanaka and his friends around him, basically like the usual high school girl with the conflicts with the outside connections between the main MCs. This is the lowest point because, it is extraordinary in a way but the plot didn't really get ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 25, 2016 emmme Mixed Feelings This is an anime that was FULL of potential. I started it without many expectations, but the first two or three episodes managed to raise them, and make me think of this as the possible gem of the season. From summaries and reviews, one might be thinking Tanaka-kun defies mainstream narrative clichés, and that the overall product tends towards a certain general calm feeling. The truth is: Tanaka-kun had the potential to be that. It had the potential to tell an entertaining, relaxing, non-stereotypical story, while having an upbeat general tone and characters. Then it became... something else. There were a lot of harem hints, and a ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 29, 2016 BlueKite Recommended Tanaka-kun is Always Listless is a show I didn’t expect to like a lot. Initially, the show didn’t really click with me because it just felt so dull and boring. The refreshing art was the only redeeming factor I saw. I asked to myself, “How can a show about a listless individual be of any good?” I didn’t want to see every episode to be just Tanaka lazing around and ramble on how it feels nice to be listless. There must be more to the premise than this. But as a person who upholds the “no dropping” rule, I kept watching if it gets better ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 25, 2016 Maz Recommended We've all felt it at one point during our lives; that lethargy that grips us and doesn't let go, leaving us in a bumbling state where our basic motor functions just don't want to cooperate. The very prospect of moving makes us groan, and every surface suddenly becomes a veritable pillow. Our thoughts drift off into space, and daydreams abound. Whether you're taken in the middle of a class, trying to be productive in an office, or are simply kicking back in the garden with a beverage in hand, a state of listlessness has surely came about at least once. It is the antithesis of ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 26, 2016 MetaThPr4h Recommended Out of nowhere, Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge appeared and surprised everyone. Yes, it's another school SoL comedy like hundred of others, so, what makes it so good? It's simple, it completely succeeds in what I think is the key aspect for this type of anime: the characters. In anime like Tanaka-kun, it's expected to see little to no character development during the whole story, so it's a must to make them likeable and fun to watch, and just from the first episode, with the fantastic interactions between the two protagonists, Tanaka (incredibly lazy, just wants to live calmly and without troubles) and Oota (always taking care of ... Read more Open Gift Report
May 15, 2016 irispoplar Not Recommended Preliminary (6/12 eps) I really liked it at first, but the more I watch it, the more that the laziness of the MC gets on my nerves. To the point where I can guess why "he doesn't want to do something", or "avoids certain situations" because "effort", something he has none of. I know that people really like this show and I could see why, but for me, as a person who loves slice of life more than any other genre, which is odd considering this is exactly that, just can't enjoy it anymore. The art and sound? I don't even care about sound, I'll give it ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 26, 2016 chevybow Mixed Feelings Tanaka-kun is the first anime Ive finished where I was actually genuinely surprised at the rating upon finishing the show. The show's premise is simple: The main character is lazy. That's it. That is where all the gags, all the humor, and the entire anime is focused on. Every episode is predictable to the point where the show becomes boring rather than entertaining- and the only reason I kept watching was for the supporting characters. Contrary to the main character- the supporting characters were interesting to watch on screen and they were believable as real highschool characters. While yes all the memes about "lol Tanaka ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 16, 2016 MrBouBou Recommended "Well, of course, the inappropriate curiosity all boys have is present in me, but not enough so that it's worth the effort to act upon it." A simple, sweet, and refreshing comedy,with a straight-forward and simple plot line.It is a series that follows Tanaka listless adventures (or should I say nonadventures, really, I mean tanaka was like:"I don't want to be the main character of my own life.") with his amusing ensemble of adorable and lively friends. There are no twists and turns with dramatic climaxes or anticipating cliff-hangers that make you pull out all your hair. None of those. It is a pretty calm anime ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 25, 2016 PyraXadon Recommended *yawns* TL:DR: This is a good series. Watch it. For those of you who want to know as to why I say what I said above, here's the long version that probably took far too much time and energy to write, for a great series that only has a lack of energy. Story: Tanaka-kun lives a life of listlessness. Due to his body being essentially non-functional in the way of physical activity, Tanaka's life revolves around sleeping in class, enjoying the quiet part of life, and having his buddy Ohta carry him over his shoulder because Tanaka just simply is unable ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 2, 2016 GoldenDevilGamer Recommended It’s a shame that an anime like Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge is getting overshadowed by many so many anime this season, and some of those anime pale in comparison to what Tanaka-kun has to offer. This series is one of the many slice-of-life anime that’s airing this season, but this is the best slice-of-life of the season. It’s relaxing, relatable, and most importantly, fun. With an immensely loveable cast of characters, this series manages to be both sweet and funny. The only flaws in this series is the general flaw a slice-of-life anime brings – a lack of a main story. Other than that, Tanaka-kun ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 5, 2016 Darmaiad Recommended Tanaka-kun is a high-school, slice of life anime based off an ongoing 2013 manga. Its central theme lie with the titular character's proclivity to laziness. Of course, said proclivity is taken to the extreme; Tanaka wants only to be left alone to nap. 24/7 if possible. The rest of the class had to accept this and nobody thinks it is weird when the muscular Ohta, Tanaka's best friend and enabler, carries his listless corpse to class (or even back home). So far the premise seems mildly interesting at best and that is the reason I almost skipped that ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 20, 2016 KuroKagami Recommended Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge starts off as a really charming, relaxing but a little bit disappointing anime. I really enjoyed most of the jokes presented in early episodes but sadly the anime starts falling on the same clichés as a lot of slice of life animes. One thing I really loved about this anime was the art and animation: it was lovely and relaxing. None o the characters seem poorly drawn or generic, and you'll probably like them in the end. Music is really cute and always goes according to the situation. The ending song is also one of my favorites. ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 25, 2018 ManonSquirrel Recommended I honestly don't know why I love this anime so much, but I have to say this is one of my very favorite animes. The characters are adorable and the relationships in the show are just perfect. The thing I like about it most would have to be the timing. That might not make sense. What I mean by that is that there are times when the show just drags a moment out. The first, like, thirty seconds of the show you just watch Tanaka sleep. And Oota watches him sleep. When there is an awkward silence, you just sit there and feel it. ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 1, 2016 Apdo1 Recommended It's so far so good atm. And holy shit, i feel like im listening to an ASMR video whenever Tanaka talks man lol. And yo, dont forgot about that amazing jazzy, chilling, great vocals and melodic OST man. If i watch one of these episodes in a nice, calm and chilling park, alienated from other humans aside from myself. I would fall asleep right immediately lmao. Incidentally, the synopsis of this would be, the daily lives of a high school student name "Tanaka". Who have a natural talent for being listlessness, with his friend Ohta who's the opposite. And because he's the kind of a ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 4, 2016 wrenflyingaway Recommended The slice of life anime from spring 2016 'Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless' was well-known for its cuteness and lax comedy. When I finally got around to see the first episode, I was excited because of its comedy. It was unique and something I hadn't seen before. Summer 2016 anime started, and I couldn't finish 'Tanaka-kun'. But I got around to it finally! And I'm so happy I watched it. TANAKA IN THE RAIN PICTURE It was so funny that Tanaka tried so hard to be lazy. This was ironic because trying is the polar opposite of being lazy. Tanaka was a walking contradiction. He continued to ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 26, 2016 Kuoisoji Recommended Wow. This anime. One of the anime I was hype for when I was looking through the Spring anime season page in MAL. The anime that led me to think differently about life and this world. Sadly, over already. However, I will always follow this kind of anime with a review obviously! Overall, this anime was pretty much an ideal for me. This anime was much more than what I expected when I was looking through the spring anime page. Personally, what I look for in slice of life and comedy anime like this are how the characters develop over ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 24, 2016 _LorDNiCo_ Recommended Review: Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge Story (6/10): I can't say there is much of a story in this anime. But all I can say is that Tanaka, being the person he is, spends his ordinary high school life being listness. (I know that may sound boring, but bear with me.) But anyways, along with his listlessness, the people who are around him make his life interesting which is worth the watch! Art (8/10): I can't say too much about the art. As the source of this anime came from a 4-koma manga, I expected worse. But, I can quite say the art presented in this anime ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 14, 2024 elthreedotcomma Recommended Tanaka-kun is Always Listless is honestly very underrated. It is one of a kind : beautifully animated slice-of-life, but with a silent protagonist (because honestly, where do you find that?). This show is a sleeper-hit that would rather remain that way, just like its protagonist. Tanaka is a "lazy", or rather, energy efficient person. He eats less, speaks less, barely moves, and talks slowly. The definition of listless. His unexpected friendship with the soft Oota, who looks like a delinquent to any outsider, is also intriguing. Miyano, Shiraishi and Echizen are all lovely characters, all well-written and endearing. The antics of the daily lives of Tanaka and ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 11, 2016 Norayuki Recommended Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge (to be shorten as TwIK) and Natsume Yuujinchou will be the two anime I have no idea how and why it would attract me, someone who likes fantasy and action over calming stories. While Natsume Yuujinchou has fantasy in it, but TwIK is a school life anime that features something that would happen in real life by the eyes of a listless person name Tanaka-kun. There is not much of a plot progression apart of Tanaka-kun having to face more and more things that requires energy to do. Well, he once said he didn't want to be a main character, and sadly ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 27, 2016 loveabletruth09 Recommended Tanaka-kun is a teenage boy who aspires to live life by not really doing much. His hobbies include sleeping, napping, and resting his head on his desk with his eyes closed. When ever there's something that requires a bit more energy than he can give his best friend Ohta is there to give him a helping hand. Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge is a palate cleanser. After all the ups and downs of the other shows you may be watching its nice to just sit back and be entertained. It's refreshing in its most simplistic way. At the end of every episode you find yourself smiling ... Read more Open Gift Report More Reviews |
