The award-winning anime Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! has arrived on Crunchyroll, complete with an English dub. The series, animated by the acclaimed Science SARU (known for Devilman Crybaby and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!), follows three high school girls as they attempt to produce their own anime.
It's a show about the sheer, often chaotic, joy of creation. Asahi Productions' Asakusa, Mizusaki, and Kanamori navigate the trials of filmmaking—from concept generation and storyboarding to animation and production logistics—all while dealing with school bureaucracy and budget constraints. The show captures the passionate, sometimes absurd, drive of young creators.
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! earned the Grand Prize at the 24th Japan Media Arts Festival, a testament to its unique vision and execution. With a MAL score of 8.13 from nearly 150,000 voters, it's recognized for its inventive animation, surreal humor, and heartfelt portrayal of artistic ambition.
The 12-episode series is now fully available to stream on Crunchyroll, making it an accessible binge for those seeking a fresh, energetic take on otaku culture and the filmmaking process.
