About this season
The story chronicles the adventures of Ken Tamaki, hotshot practitioner of the traditional Japanese skill toy “kendama.” But kendama is no mere toy. Ken battles rivals, defeats corrupt organizations and even finds love through his favorite pastime. The stakes are high indeed and Ken will have to face his own inner demons if he wants to live to play kendama (or perhaps become a kendama-man!) another day.
Episodes (10)
1. Ken-chan Arrives! This Transfer Student Is Amazing!
Aired 1 April 2022 • 14 min
Get ready to enter the world of kendama, the Japanese skill toy Ken has dedicated his weird, wacky life to mastering!
2. Cry! Laugh! Die! A Delicious, Dangerous Dish
Aired 8 April 2022 • 14 min
To save the reputation of Kendama Academy after an insidious food poisoning plot, Ken faces off against genius kendama chef Erika in a no-holds-barred kendama grudge match!
3. Don't Stop! A Speeding Corpse!
Aired 15 April 2022 • 13 min
Winter vacation is here! Ken and his friends head to a mountain getaway to learn to ski, but soon the snow poses a chilling problem only kendama can solve.
4. Shine On! Diamond Kendama!
Aired 22 April 2022 • 14 min
Ken’s beloved kendama was sabotaged! Is it possible to replace something with such sentimental value? Ken thinks not. Ken’s friends, meanwhile, argue it will only cost 56 yen.
5. Kendama Android #103
Aired 29 April 2022 • 15 min
A meteorite just made mincemeat of Mitsurugi, but that doesn’t mean he’s down for the count just yet. The Human Kendama Project has only just begun…
6. Ultimate Battle! My Old Man Really Was Strong
Aired 6 May 2022 • 14 min
A evil secret organization, Illegal Toy Works, is up to no good! Can Ken band together with ramen (like, a literal bowl of ramen) and save the day?
7. Heart Pounding Life And Death School Trip!
Aired 13 May 2022 • 14 min
Ken’s first-ever school trip takes him to the exciting destination of… uh, somewhere. Where the heck is this bus going, anyway!?
8. The Heinous Train Arc : First Part
Aired 20 May 2022 • 14 min
A wild night out lands Ken in a kendama-shaped predicament! Also he’s kendama-shaped in general now. It’s a whole big thing.
9. The Heinous Train Arc : Middle Part
Aired 27 May 2022 • 16 min
Saori just revealed her evil plan to…um…well, we’re not entirely what she’s after. Her villainous monologue was pretty vague. Maybe workshop that a little, girl!
10. The Heinous Train Arc : Final Part
Aired 3 June 2022 • 13 min
“Kendama corrupts. Absolute kendama corrupts absolutely.” We’re pretty sure that’s how the saying goes, because Ken has been totally corrupted by kendama in the season finale!