Top-ratedS1.E1 ∙ Barakakodon/Genkina kodomoSun, Jul 6, 2014Handa Seishu moves from Tokyo to a small island after punching a famous calligrapher. There he meets many wacky and carefree people.7.8/10 (135)Rate
S1.E2 ∙ Yakamashika/UrusaiSun, Jul 13, 2014Handa, seeking to work on his calligraphy, is being "bothered" by the carefree residents of the island. This time, to the point he's hospitalized.7.5/10 (120)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E3 ∙ Hitonmochi/Oiwai de nagerareru mochiSun, Jul 20, 2014Handa submits his latest piece of calligraphy to an exhibition, only to be awarded a "disappointing" second place. Meanwhile, daily life on the island continues.7.9/10 (113)Rate
S1.E4 ∙ Shiman ontsandon/Shima no oyajitachiSun, Jul 27, 2014Miwa's father strong-arms Handa into writing the name on his ship; in the process, Handa gains a new perspective on his approach to calligraphy.7.6/10 (114)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E6 ∙ Yosonmon/Tôkyô kara kita YatsuraSun, Aug 10, 2014Guests have arrived, and one of them, Kanzaki, cast Handa into confusion. Handa responds back as one who has lived with the people on the island.7.9/10 (109)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E7 ∙ Hisan-iwo/Kôkyûna sakanaSun, Aug 17, 2014Handa's guests spend their last day on the island going fishing. Handa learns that he can inspire others just as he has been inspired.8.1/10 (105)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E8 ∙ Onde/Nenbutsu odoriSun, Aug 24, 2014Handa experiences summer on the island, and sees a different side of Naru when he joins her in paying a visit to her family grave.8.5/10 (115)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E9 ∙ Okega makucchishita/Ôkega shisouni nattaSat, Sep 6, 2014With the Narukain exhibit closing in, Handa is starting to feel the pressure again. He gains the inspiration to write his work, but...8.2/10 (105)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E10 ∙ Dacchi ikode/Minna de ikôSat, Sep 13, 2014After completing his submission, Handa turns his attention to the island and its residents; Naru gets a surprise when she goes to pay Handa a visit.8.2/10 (102)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E11 ∙ Tôkyô ni imasu/YoseoSat, Sep 20, 2014Handa is back in Tokyo for an important meeting. When he really starts feeling the pressure, he finds comfort in an unexpected phone call.8.8/10 (113)Rate
Top-ratedS1.E12 ∙ Kaette Kite UrishikaSat, Sep 27, 2014With a few more loose ends to tend to, Handa is ready to go back to the island. Smiling faces and open arms await Handa's return.8.6/10 (113)Rate