Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun! Season 1 Episode 8 Release Date

Episode 8 of Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun! Season 1 is scheduled to air today, Monday, November 24, 2025.

The amazing, yet terrifying, saga of Kotesashi-kun’s life continues with this hilarious installment. As the perpetually unlucky protagonist, his very presence triggers an avalanche of cosmic misfortune, turning mundane school activities into apocalyptic comedic disasters. Following the previous episode’s chaos—perhaps involving a highly unfortunate dating simulation or a bizarre incident with the school mascot—this episode will intensify the absurdity. Expect his desperate, yet innocent, attempts to simply exist to backfire spectacularly, pulling his classmates and teachers into an even grander, more theatrical comedic storm. This is a must-watch for fans of extreme slice-of-life comedy.

This episode is dedicated to the themes of Cosmic Injustice and the Unbreakable Spirit required to cope with continuous, undeserved chaos.

Where to Watch the Highly Anticipated Kotesashi-kun Episode 8 Premiere

New episodes typically air every Monday.

Crunchyroll [Crunchyroll – Official Listing] (Simulcast available globally)
HIDIVE [HIDIVE – Official Listing] (Streaming in select regions)

Approximate Air Times (English Subtitled Release):

Time Zone	Release Time
Japan Standard Time (JST)	11:00 p.m. (Monday)
Pacific Standard Time (PST)	7:00 a.m. (Monday)
Eastern Standard Time (EST)	10:00 a.m. (Monday)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)	3:00 p.m. (Monday)

Analyzing the Plot: What Happens in Kotesashi-kun Episode 8

The main narrative thrust of this installment hinges on turning a low-stakes activity into an unimaginable catastrophe, cementing the focus on Kotesashi-kun Episode 8:

The Unlucky Lunch Break: Kotesashi attempts to have a quiet, peaceful lunch on the school rooftop. This simple act quickly attracts unintended consequences: a flock of migrating birds attempts to steal his food, causing a minor seismic event, or perhaps a secret society of students mistakes his lunch container for a sacred artifact. Every attempt to eat the food only exacerbates the danger.
A New Character’s Doom: A transfer student or a character previously unaware of Kotesashi’s unique curse approaches him with genuine kindness. Their attempts to befriend Kotesashi immediately results in their own spectacular and immediate ruin—perhaps they become entangled in a rope swing that sends them flying into the principal’s office, or they accidentally spill a truth serum meant for the chemistry lab. This highlights the “Hands off” rule necessary for survival.
An Extreme Misinterpretation: Due to the chaos created by his misfortune, Kotesashi’s actions are wildly misinterpreted by the student council. He may be accused of organizing a major protest or stealing the school’s funds, forcing him into a desperate and hilarious attempt to clear his name while surrounded by falling debris.

Don’t Miss the Phenomenal Kotesashi-kun Episode 8

This installment is a phenomenal exhibition of the show’s core comedic promise.

Elevated Gags and Action: The episode promises even higher production values for the physical gags and sight jokes, ensuring that every chaotic event surrounding Kotesashi-kun Episode 8 is visually stunning and incredibly funny.
The Core Conflict Intensified: Viewers get to see Kotesashi’s internal struggle—his desire for peace versus the cosmic force of bad luck—pushed to its limit, driving strong emotional, albeit comedic, payoff.
Setting Up Future Episodes: This episode will likely introduce a new, long-running character or item that carries Kotesashi’s curse into future installments, paving the way for the remainder of the season. The comedic scale of Kotesashi-kun Episode 8 is unmatched this season.