What is Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!?#
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! (also known as Eizōken ni wa Te o Dasu na!) is a vibrant series that follows the journey of three energetic first-year high school girls: Midori, Tsubame, and Sayaka. Together, they form the Eizouken (Video Research Club) with a singular, ambitious goal: turning their anime dreams into a tangible reality.
The series is a love letter to the process of creation. Midori provides the creative spark and vision, though she initially struggles with the idea of creating alone. Tsubame, while appearing to be a well-to-do girl, possesses the artistic drive and skill of a true animator. Finally, Sayaka provides the essential financial sense and pragmatic planning needed to bring their imaginative projects to fruition.
If you have ever wondered about the passion and hard work that goes into animation, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see their journey unfold.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
When deciding whether to commit to the series, a common question is whether the anime provides a satisfying conclusion. Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! is an adaptation of the original manga, which began serialization in Gekkan! Spirits in 2016. The anime adaptation followed in 2020.
Because the anime is based on a pre-existing manga, viewers who want the full experience of the characters’ creative journey may find it beneficial to explore the source material. Whether the anime alone is “enough” depends on your preference for a condensed adaptation versus the detailed exploration found in the manga.
If you enjoy the show and want to see if there is more to the story, you can buy the manga to continue the adventure.
Recommended Watch and Reading Order#
Depending on how much of the Eizouken world you want to consume, here are the best ways to approach the series. For a detailed look at how the different versions relate, please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page.
Release Order#
For those who want to experience the story as it was introduced to most modern audiences, simply start with the anime released in 2020.
Completionist Order#
For those who want every detail, we recommend reading the original 2016 manga first to understand the full depth of the characters’ ambitions, followed by the 2020 anime adaptation to see those visions brought to life with actual animation.
The “Source Material” Path#
If you prefer to let the anime introduce you to the world and characters first, watch the 2020 series. If you find yourself wanting more after the credits roll, transition into the manga to fill in any gaps and see the original artistic vision.
Useful Information for Fans#
For collectors and hardcore fans, there have been various home media releases. This includes U.K. Collector’s Blu-rays and other home editions released via Anime Limited.
If you are looking to bring a piece of the club’s creativity into your own home, you can buy official merchandise here.
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Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! • manga • 2016 (serialized in Gekkan! Spirits)
└─(adaptation)→ Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! • anime • 2020-01-05
