Hanamaru Kindergarten, the 2010 comedy from Studio Gainax, has arrived on Crunchyroll, complete with an English dub and subtitles. The series follows Anzu and her kindergarten classmates as they scheme to win the affection of their teacher, Tsuchida Naozumi.
Gainax, known for ambitious projects like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gurren Lagann, takes a decidedly lighter approach here. The anime adapts the seinen manga of the same name, focusing on the humorous attempts by the young girls to court Tsuchida, who is more interested in a fellow teacher. The premise blends 'cute girls doing cute things' with an age-gap romance theme.
With a MAL score of 7.26, Hanamaru Kindergarten offers a quirky, character-driven slice-of-life experience. The full 12-episode run is available, making it a straightforward binge for those seeking offbeat comedy.
