Toilet-bound Hanako-Kun books are a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by AidaIro. The story is set in a high school where supernatural occurrences are commonplace.
| Sl. No. | Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun Books in Order |
|---|---|
| 1) | TBHK Volume 0 |
| 2) | TBHK Volume 1 |
| 3) | TBHK Volume 2 |
| 4) | TBHK Volume 3 |
| 5) | TBHK Volume 4 |
| 6) | TBHK Volume 5 |
| 7) | TBHK Volume 6 |
| 8) | TBHK Volume 7 |
| 9) | TBHK Volume 8 |
| 10) | TBHK Volume 9 |
| 11) | TBHK Volume 10 |
| 12) | TBHK Volume 11 |
| 13) | TBHK Volume 12 |
| 14) | TBHK Volume 13 |
| 15) | TBHK Volume 14 |
| 16) | TBHK Volume 15 |
| 17) | TBHK Volume 16 |
| 18) | TBHK Volume 17 |
| 19) | TBHK Volume 18 |
| 20) | TBHK Volume 19 |
| 21) | TBHK Volume 20 |
What is TBHK Manga Series About?
The series is also known as “Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun” in Japanese. “Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun” follows the story of a main character, Nene Yashiro, who studies in a high school afflicted by “Seven Wonders“.
She discovers that her school’s legendary “Seven Wonders” are not just myths. She encounters Hanako-san, a ghost of a student who died in a bathroom years ago. The ghost now resides in the girls’ bathroom and grants wishes to anyone who would summon it.
The main character, Nene Yashiro, seeks the help of Hanako-San and wishes for a boyfriend.
However, Hanako-San has a dark secret past and Nene finds herself drawn into a world of occult, supernatural intrigue and danger.
The manga series explores themes of occult, friendship, love, loss, and the consequences of actions.
It has gained popularity for its unique, detailed and cute art style. It has also gained praise for its storyline. The book series has also been adapted into an anime television series.
Who are the Main Protagonists of the Toilet Bound Hanako Kun Books?
The main protagonist of Toilet-bound Hanako-Kun is Nene Yashiro, a high school girl who is obsessed with finding a romantic partner.
She summons Hanako-San, the Seventh Mystery, who haunts the school’s third-floor bathroom, to help her find a boyfriend.
Nene is a kind-hearted, optimistic, and determined girl who goes out of her way to help others. Because of her traits, she often gets into dangerous situations.
Hanako-Kun, who is based on a real-life Japanese ghost story of the same name, is a mischievous and eccentric character who often teases Nene but also helps her navigate the world of the supernatural.
Hanako-San has a tragic past, which is revealed to readers as the series progresses. Hanako is on a quest to make amends for his past mistakes.
If you’re a fan of TBHK books then, I would highly recommend My Hero Academia Manga Books as they share many similarities.
Aidalro’s Biography
The author of Toilet-bound Hanako-Kun, AidaIro, is a Japanese manga artist and illustrator.
Not much is known about the author’s personal life as they prefer to keep their identity private. AidaIro’s real name and gender are not publicly known.
AidaIro debuted as a manga artist in 2013 with the one-shot manga “Futsutsuka Mono no Ani Desu ga” and went on to publish several other one-shots before starting Toilet-bound Hanako-Kun in 2014.
The manga has been serialized in Monthly GFantasy magazine, and as of 2021, it has been collected into 14 tankobon volumes.
In addition to Toilet-bound Hanako-Kun, AidaIro has also illustrated the light novel series “Kaidan Tochū no Big Noise” and worked on the manga adaptation of the anime series “Kemono Friends: Welcome to Japari Park!”.
AidaIro’s unique and whimsical art style has garnered a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim.
Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun Books in Order
There are 21 TBHK manga volumes in the series.
1) TBHK Volume 0
The origin of AidaIro’s masterpiece! Toilet-bound Hanako-kun was originally published as a self-contained short series, and you can read those three chapters here along with AidaIro’s debut work, “My Dear Living Dead.”
2) TBHK Volume 1
The TBHK vol 1 introduces the main characters, Nene Yashiro and Hanako-san, and sets up the premise of the series. Nene makes a wish to Hanako-san to help her find a boyfriend, but their relationship quickly becomes more complicated as they uncover supernatural secrets at their school.
3) TBHK Volume 2
Nene and Hanako-san investigate a cursed clock that causes people to repeat the same day over and over again. They also meet a new character, Kou Minamoto, who becomes an important ally.
4) TBHK Volume 3
Nene and Kou team up to investigate a series of disappearances at their school. They discover a mysterious door that leads to another world and must navigate dangerous obstacles to find the missing students.
5) TBHK Volume 4
Nene and her friends participate in a festival at their school, but things take a dark turn when a supernatural entity begins to possess people. They must find a way to stop it before it causes harm.
6) TBHK Volume 5
Nene and Hanako-san investigate a haunted house that appears in their school. They meet a new character, Mitsuba Sousuke, who is also a ghost and has a tragic backstory. After you’re done reading Toilet-Bound Hanako-Kun’s series, you can start Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer Books even though they may find it a bit dark.
7) TBHK Volume 6
Mitsuba’s backstory is revealed, and Nene and her friends try to help him come to terms with his past. They also uncover a conspiracy involving the Seven Mysteries, a group of powerful supernatural entities.
8) TBHK Volume 7
Nene and her friends travel to the world beyond the door they discovered in volume 3. They encounter new challenges and enemies, and Hanako-san’s past is further explored.
9) TBHK Volume 8
The group returns from the other world and must deal with the aftermath of their adventures. They also learn more about Hanako-san’s past and his connection to another powerful supernatural entity.
10) TBHK Volume 9
Nene and her friends investigate a haunted staircase at their school. They uncover a tragic story involving a girl who was betrayed by her friends and seeks to right the wrongs of the past.
11) TBHK Volume 10
The group faces a new enemy who threatens to destroy the school and all of its inhabitants. They must come together to stop this powerful adversary.
12) TBHK Volume 11
The aftermath of the battle with the new enemy is explored, and Nene and Hanako-san must deal with the consequences of their actions.
Though, Junji Ito Books are more in the horror genre, you may like it once you’ve binged on TBHK series.
13) TBHK Volume 12
The group is forced to confront their deepest fears and desires when a mysterious mirror appears at their school.
14) TBHK Volume 13
Nene and her friends investigate a mysterious tower that has appeared in their school. They must navigate dangerous obstacles and confront their own weaknesses to reach the top.
15) TBHK Volume 14
Hanako-Kun and Nene are thrown from the No. 6 boundary. When they remerge somewhere or perhaps somewhere else, they meet a girl named Sumire who seems to have a history with No. 6.
16) TBHK Volume 15
Nene’s best friend Aoi is trapped on the far shore. At the same time, Hanako-Kun, has been worrying for ages about how to save Nene from her rapidly approaching death.
17) TBHK Volume 16
Nene and Kou continue to look for a way to reach the boundaries, a search which leads them to the cursed “Red House.”
18) TBHK Volume 17
Nene has managed to escape the final resting place of all the Kannagi sacrificed in the town, reuniting with Kou and the boy they now know to be a younger version of Tsukasa.
19) TBHK Volume 18
After being ripped apart by the severance between this world and the next, Nene and Hanako are finally reunited.
20) TBHK Volume 19
Thanks to the manipulations of those in the broadcast room, Nene and Sumire find themselves trapped once more in No. 6’s boundary. While Hanako-kun isn’t there to help them escape this time, they aren’t alone—No. 6 himself is there as well!
If you like comedy manga series then, Naruto books are a must.
