Right now you can watch Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 71 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Hiro Shimono — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time from the crowd. In the middle of class at a certain school, Rumi Yokoi, a diligent student, has her in-class life turned upside down when her desk mate Toshinari Seki begins to play by himself at his desk in class. Although Rumi is irked by Toshinari's distracting yet intricate playtime, she finds herself being drawn into his interesting hobby. Never being able to focus, Rumi observes Seki's stunning ways of slacking off in class. The chemistry Hiro Shimono and Kana Hanazawa bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It first aired in 2014. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time. The tonal similarities to Aharen-san wa Hakarenai are real, though Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time carves out its own identity quickly. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Hiro Shimono is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time wrapped up in 2014 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.