New details have been revealed for Episode 5 of the October 2025 TV anime Hands Off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun.
Titled “Izumi Wants to Quit Swimming, Part 2,” this episode follows Izumi Sumiyoshi as she struggles under mounting pressure and faces an emotional crossroads in her swimming career.
Episode 5: “Izumi Wants to Quit Swimming, Part 2”
Feeling weighed down by expectations and unable to perform to her full potential, Izumi grows anxious before her decisive tournament. To help her relax, Koyo Kotesashi offers a full-body aroma oil massage. He then suggests stimulating a certain pressure point to further ease her tension—an idea that leaves Izumi blushing and hesitant.
Meanwhile, the vice principal becomes suspicious of Koyo’s actions and accuses him of “improper relations.” How will Koyo confront this misunderstanding and clear his name?
Mini Anime Theater Episode 5 Also Announced
The spin-off Hands Off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun Mini Anime Theater has also revealed details for its fifth installment.
In this series, the main characters appear as adorable chibi versions of themselves, presenting lighthearted and chaotic short stories distinct from the main plot.
Episode 5 will feature two new shorts:
- Don’t Fortune-Tell Me, Kotesashi-kun (Part 3): Izumi Sumiyoshi Arc
- Don’t Make Me Work, Kotesashi-kun (Part 2)
Broadcast and Streaming Schedule
On-Air Version
- TOKYO MX – Sundays at 25:05, starting October 5, 2025
- BS11 – Mondays at 25:00, starting October 6, 2025
Deregular Version (Partially Uncensored)
- AT-X – Thursdays at 23:00, starting October 9, 2025
Streaming
- Complete Deregular Version (Fully Uncensored)
Exclusive to AnimeFesta – Sundays at 25:05, starting October 5 - Deregular Version (Partially Uncensored)
Exclusive to DMM TV – Sundays at 25:05, starting October 5 - On-Air Version (Heavily Censored)
Available early on AnimeFesta and DMM TV – Sundays at 25:05
Other platforms will begin streaming from October 8 at 24:00
Note: Broadcast and streaming times are subject to change.
About Hands Off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun
Story
Koyo Kotesashi, a first-year high school student, possesses a mysterious talent: massages that make anyone feel too good.
To cover his tuition, he works as the dorm manager at Seiwa Academy, a prestigious sports-focused school for elite female athletes.
As he tends to their physical and emotional needs, Koyo finds himself drawn into a series of heartfelt, comedic, and sometimes over-the-top encounters.
A new kind of “massage romantic comedy” begins—provocative yet pure at heart.
Staff
- Director: Hisashi Saito
- Series Composition / Script: Gogo Hakuki
- Character Design: Ryusuke Tsukamoto
- Color Design: Daiki Ura
- Art Director: Makoto Shiraishi
- Director of Photography: Makoto Togo
- Editor: Junichi Masunaga
- Sound Director: Kohei Yoshida
- Music: Chihiro Endo
- Producer: Deregular
- Animation Production: Quad
- Production: WAVE
Cast
- Koyo Kotesashi: Rikuya Yasuda
- Aroma Kusunoki: Hina Tadokoro
- Aoba Kitahara: Yuu Serizawa
- Izumi Sumiyoshi: Saya Aizawa
- Chiyo Sayamagaoka: Manatsu Murakami
- Miyuki Hongo: Ruriko Aoki
Mini Anime Theater Staff and Distribution
- Animation Production: Frontwing
- Producer: Deregular
- Planning & Production: WAVE
Streaming Schedule
- AnimeFesta / DMM TV – Sundays at 25:05, starting October 5
- Other services – From October 8 at 24:00
Summary
Episode 5 of Hands Off: Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun showcases Izumi’s emotional conflict and Koyo’s determination to help her, blending humor, tension, and warmth.
Meanwhile, the Mini Anime Theater continues to charm fans with its lighthearted chibi-style adventures.
Each version—On-Air, Deregular, and Complete Deregular—offers a unique viewing experience, allowing fans to enjoy the story in multiple ways.
For the latest updates, visuals, and schedule changes, please visit the official website or check the official X (formerly Twitter) account.
