OceanVeil announced on Friday that it will stream the television anime adaptation of Takuya Shinjō’s “Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun” (Don’t Touch Kotesashi) this fall, with the streaming service specifically promising an uncensored version for international viewers. The romantic comedy and sports anime is set to premiere in Japan on October 5, 2025.
Premiere Details and Streaming Availability
The “Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun” TV anime will officially debut in Japan on Tokyo MX on October 5 at 25:05 JST (effectively October 6 at 1:05 a.m.), followed by a late-night broadcast on BS11 on October 6. For viewers outside of Japan, OceanVeil has confirmed it will provide a simulcast of the series, ensuring “no cuts or edits for international release,” a significant detail given the nature of the series.
In Japan, the anime will be available in multiple versions: a heavily censored broadcast version, a partially censored “Deregula Version” available on selected video-on-demand (VoD) services, and a “Complete Deregula Version” with uncensored and extended scenes exclusively streaming on AnimeFesta. An advanced screening event for the anime is scheduled to take place in Tokyo on September 28.
Plot and Premise of the Anime
The story of “Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun” centers around Kōyō Kotesashi, a young man with exceptional massage skills who dreams of becoming a sports doctor. He earns a scholarship to Seiha University High School, a renowned institution for its strong sports teams. To cover his school expenses, Kotesashi takes on a role as a hostel manager, where he provides massage services to a diverse group of unique female athletes. The series blends elements of erotic comedy, romantic comedy, and sports.
Key Staff and Voice Cast
The production of “Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun” is being handled by Studio Quad. Hisashi Saito, known for his work on “I’m Living with an Otaku NEET Kunoichi!?” and “Fantasista Doll,” is directing the anime. Gokō Shiraki (also credited as Hagane Shirakigo) is responsible for the series scripts, while Ryūsuke Tsukamoto is designing the characters, and Chihiro Endō is composing the music. Deregula and WWWave Corporation are credited with the anime’s production.
The main voice cast includes:
- Rikuya Yasuda as Kōyō Kotesashi
- Hina Suguta as Aroma Kusunoki
- Yū Serizawa as Aoba Kitahara
- Saya Aizawa as Izumi Sumiyoshi
- Manatsu Murakami as Chiyo Sayamagaoka
- Ruriko Aoki as Miyuki Hongō
The opening theme song, “U.K.U,” will be performed by UtaGe!, and the ending theme song, “Jōjō ↑ High Tension,” will be performed by Palette Parade.
Manga Origins
The anime is based on the manga series “Hands off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun” by Takuya Shinjō, which began serialization in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket app in May 2021. As of July 2025, the manga has been compiled into 12 tankōbon volumes.
