The TV anime Sawaranaide Kotesashi-kun (Don’t Touch Me, Kotesashi-kun) is available to stream in Japan on DMM TV, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video, Lemino, dAnime Store, and TELASA. Among these, DMM TV stands out as the top recommendation — it is the only service carrying all three broadcast versions of the show for a flat monthly fee of just ¥550.

About the Series

The anime is a 12-episode adaptation of the manga by Shinjou Takuya, serialized in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket. Produced by studio Quad, the story follows Kotesashi Koyo, a boy who takes a job as the dormitory manager of a sports powerhouse high school to fund his studies. Using massage techniques passed down from his parents, Koyo tends to the bodies and minds of the talented female athletes living in the dorm, sparking a romantic comedy the series bills as a “new-era massage love comedy.”

Staff & Production Details

• Director: Saito Hisashi
• Series Composition / Script: Shiraki Gogo
• Character Design: Tsukamoto Ryusuke
• Music: Endo Chihiro
• Animation Studio: Quad
• Episodes: 12
• Broadcast: TOKYO MX (from Oct. 5, 2025, Sundays 25:05), BS11 (from Oct. 6, 2025, Mondays 25:00), AT-X (from Oct. 9, 2025, Thursdays 23:00 — Dere Regular version)
• Opening Theme: UtaGe! — “U.K.U”
• Ending Theme: Palette Parade — “上々↑ハイテンション”
• Blu-ray / DVD: Vol. 1 (Episodes 1–6) on sale March 25, 2026 / Vol. 2 (Episodes 7–12) on sale April 22, 2026

Main Cast

• Kotesashi Koyo — Yasuda Rikuya
• Kusunoki Aroma — Naota Himana
• Kitahara Aoba — Serizawa Yu
• Sumiyoshi Izumi — Aizawa Saya
• Sayamagaoka Chiyo — Murakami Manatsu
• Hongo Miyuki — Aoki Ruriko

The Three Versions Explained

The series is released under the “Dere Regular” label in three distinct versions:

• On-Air Version: The standard broadcast cut aired on TOKYO MX and BS11.
• Dere Regular Version: A less restricted cut aired on AT-X; during the original broadcast run it was exclusive to DMM TV for streaming.
• Complete Dere Regular Version (完全デレギュラ版): The version with the fewest content restrictions. Originally streamed exclusively on AnimeFesta; now available on DMM TV and included on both Blu-ray / DVD volumes.

DMM TV is currently the only streaming service that carries all three versions in one place.

Streaming Services at a Glance

DMM TV — Top Pick

All three versions plus the mini-anime “Mini Anime Gekijou” are available for unlimited viewing at ¥550/month. New subscribers get a 14-day free trial and 550 bonus points.

U-NEXT

All 12 episodes available for unlimited streaming at ¥2,189/month. New subscribers receive a 31-day free trial and ¥500 worth of points.

Amazon Prime Video

All 12 episodes included with a Prime membership at ¥600/month. New subscribers get a 30-day free trial. Existing Prime members can watch at no extra cost.

dAnime Store

Anime-focused service at ¥660/month, with the first month free. All 12 episodes available.

Lemino & TELASA

Both platforms offer unlimited streaming. Existing subscribers can watch without any additional fee.

Rental & Physical Options

• FOD: Per-episode rental at 300 coins per episode.
• TSUTAYA DISCAS: DVD mail rental service. The “Teigaku Rental 8 Double” plan costs ¥2,200/month (up to 8 discs per month), with a 30-day free trial. The DVDs include the Complete Dere Regular version.

Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, and TVer do not carry the series.

Story Overview

Koyo is a scholarship-aspiring student who takes on the role of dorm manager at the elite sports school Seiwa Daifuzoku High School. Armed with massage skills taught by his parents, he gradually helps the resident female athletes — including Aroma, Aoba, and others — work through their physical and mental struggles. From Episode 2 onward, the show dedicates two episodes at a time to each heroine’s individual story arc.