
During recess, Olivia, a foreign transfer student who doesn't know English, plays a game of "look-the-other-way" with Hanako Honda, a loud-mouthed airhead. Their rowdy behavior spurs the ire of Kasumi Nomura, a deadpan loner constantly teased by her older sister for her tendency to lose games. Not willing to compete, Kasumi declines Olivia's offer to join the fun, but eventually gets involved anyway and dispenses her own brand of mischief. Soon, a strange friendship blossoms between the peculiar...
Three misfit girls turn a dull school day into a riotous playground of absurdity.
When the bell rings for recess, three wildly different girls stumble into a chaotic partnership that turns their boring school routine into a nonstop comedy of errors. Olivia, the clueless exchange student who can’t speak a word of English, forces a game of "look‑the‑other‑way" onto the boisterous airhead Hanako, whose loud laughter echoes through the hallway. Their uproar catches the eye of Kasumi, the deadpan loner who’s perpetually losing at everything and constantly mocked by her older sister. Reluctant at first, Kasumi eventually throws herself into the madness, wielding a dry wit that cuts through the absurdity like a razor. Together they found the Pastime Club, a makeshift sanctuary where the rules of school life are tossed aside for ridiculous challenges, misguided attempts at popularity, and endless miscommunications. Whether they’re scrambling to teach Olivia English with hilariously wrong translations, staging elaborate pranks that backfire spectacularly, or getting caught by teachers at the worst possible moments, the trio’s chemistry fuels a relentless stream of slapstick and sharp one‑liners. The series thrives on its rapid-fire gag humor, subverting typical slice‑of‑life tropes while delivering a surprisingly heartfelt look at friendship forged through shared chaos. As each episode spirals into ever‑wilder shenanigans, viewers are reminded that the most memorable school memories are often the ones that never should have happened.
Asobi Asobase is a subversive comedy about three middle school girls whose innocent premise masks relentlessly crude, sexual, and dark humor. Despite its cute art style, the show targets older teens and adults with shock-value jokes about anatomy, bodily fluids, and social awkwardness.
Asobi Asobase: Workshop of Fun has 12 episodes.
Asobi Asobase: Workshop of Fun is currently finished airing.
Asobi Asobase: Workshop of Fun was produced by Lerche.
Asobi Asobase: Workshop of Fun aired Jul 8, 2018 to Sep 23, 2018.
Asobi Asobase: Workshop of Fun is based on a Manga.
Asobi Asobase is a subversive comedy about three middle school girls whose innocent premise masks relentlessly crude, sexual, and dark humor. Despite its cute art style, the show targets older teens and adults with shock-value jokes about anatomy, bodily fluids, and social awkwardness.

Honda, Hanako
Main
CV: Kino, Hina

Nomura, Kasumi
Main
CV: Kohara, Konomi

Olivia
Main
CV: Nagae, Rika

Aguri's Grandmother
Supporting
CV: Izawa, Maki

Andou, Umeko
Supporting
CV: Sekine, Akira

Aozora, Tsugumi
Supporting
CV: Yuuki, Aoi

College Friend
Supporting
CV: Toda, Megumi

Enomoto
Supporting
CV: Sekine, Akira

Fujiwara
Supporting
CV: Uchida, Shuu

Hanako's Grandfather
Supporting
CV: Shimada, Bin

Higuchi, Chisato
Supporting
CV: Maekawa, Ryouko

Hijiri
Supporting
CV: Iwami, Manaka

Hijiri's Baby
Supporting
CV: Iwata, Mitsuo

Honda, Kentarou
Supporting
CV: Fudemura, Eishin

Kouichi
Supporting
CV: Ishikawa, Kaito

Maeda
Supporting
CV: Okiayu, Ryoutarou

Matou, Aguri
Supporting
CV: Toda, Megumi
Narrator
Supporting
CV: Izawa, Maki

Newton-Einstein, Olivia
Supporting

Oka, Ruu
Supporting
CV: Kanazawa, Mai

Olivia's Brother
Supporting
CV: Morikawa, Toshiyuki

Opposite-san Seitokaichou
Supporting
CV: Ishikawa, Kaito

Sainan-sensei
Supporting
CV: Masutani, Yasunori

Sharekoube, Tokuko
Supporting
CV: Kanazawa, Mai
12 episodes
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