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[_Barakamon_](https://myanimelist.net/anime/22789/Barakamon) was a highly
rated Slice of Life Comedic show from Summer 2014 (Which I never got around to
picking up). [_Handa-Kun_](https://myanimelist.net/anime/32648/Handa-kun)
aired much more recently (Summer 2016), but is described as a prequel to the
original.

Is it required that I watch _Barakamon_ before watching _Handa-Kun_? Are there
any references in _Handa-Kun_ that may spoil _Barakamon_?


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What is the recommended order for watching "Barakamon" and "Handa-kun"?


TLDR: watch whichever you feel like watching.

* * *

You can actually watch it in any order. Having seen both of them, except for
the same protagonist they don't have any link between them.

_Handa-kun_ is an anime in which the protagonist is a high school student.
This one leans highly towards comedy than a slice of life. But it's definitely
fun to watch.

_Barakamon_ is more the typical slice of life anime with bits and pieces of
comedy, it has a sense of purpose unlike _Handa-kun_ which is just everyday
events. Here _Handa-kun_ is grown-up and is trying to find some inspiration.


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